7 articles tagged with guyana
Standing at the edge of the Essequibo River—South America's third-largest waterway—I felt that familiar thrill that comes with venturing into places where infrastructure meets wilderness. As both an engineer and a folklore enthusiast, Guyana had long been on my radar,...
As a photographer who's spent decades chasing both sporting events and celestial phenomena across the globe, I've developed a particular affinity for destinations that challenge my lens in unexpected ways. This fall, I embarked on perhaps my most ambitious journey...
The first thing that struck me upon arriving in Anna Regina wasn't the verdant landscape or the Atlantic breeze, but the symphony of aromas wafting through the market streets. Having spent my childhood between my father's spice-laden Indian kitchen and...
The aroma of fresh curry spices mingling with coconut and cassava hit me the moment I stepped into Bourda Market. Standing there, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of tropical fruits and vegetables I couldn't name, I realized Georgetown was going to...
The speedboat cut through the muddy waters of the Essequibo River like a machete through jungle vines, spraying my weathered face with a fine mist that felt refreshing after three days of equatorial heat. At 62, I've learned that the...
As someone who's spent years navigating ports of call around the world, I've developed a sixth sense for cities on the verge of transformation. Georgetown, Guyana's capital, is precisely that—a fascinating blend of colonial charm and emerging economic powerhouse. With...
The ambulance siren wailed through Halifax's winter streets as I rushed another hypothermia case to the ER last December. As the snow piled outside, I made a decision: I needed heat, adventure, and something completely different. Two weeks later, I...
