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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Between coastal desert and the lush Amazon rain forest, Peru sits nestled alongside the Andes. Peru offers a wide variety of experiences; there are museums to visit, waves to surf, and labyrinthine cities to explore. Besides the rich culture, Peru is home to snow-capped mountains, giant sand dunes, and flocks of tropical birds.
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John Warburton-Lee / JWL / Aurora Photos
John Warburton-Lee undertakes assignments both in the UK and worldwide for a broad range of editorial, advertising and commercial clients. Recent commissions have taken him to photograph luxury holidays in India, wildlife in Tanzania and conservation projects in Chile.
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Paul Harris / JWL / Aurora Photos
Paul Harris is one of Europe's leading adventure travel and documentary photographers. Since 1990, Paul has documented cultural identity in Vietnam, Ecuador, Chile, Honduras and Iran, as well as expeditions to India's Northwest and Northeast frontiers, the Malay Archipelago, Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan and Niger.
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Nigel Pavitt / JWL / Aurora Photos
From his home in Nairobi, Nigel has traveled extensively throughout East and Central Africa photographing indigenous people and Africa's rugged landscapes. For the last 15 years he has photographed the customs and traditions of pastoral societies, capturing their remarkable lifestyles before they are changed forever.
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Christian Kober / JWL / Aurora Photos
Christian Kober is based in the UK but has spent most of the last 10 years photographing in the Far East including 3 years in Japan. He has spent the last two years photographing all aspects of life in China. His in depth coverage of these countries is spectacular, and he also writes a regular travel column for the popular expat magazine, The Beijinger.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
With mountains that plunge into the sea, magnificent fjords, northern lights and midnight sun, Norway is a land of beauty and intrigue. Alongside the country's natural grace, Norway is also rich with culture, both ancient and modern. Explore some of Norway’s most hidden treasures with Aurora Photos.
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Christopher Herwig / Aurora Photos
Aurora Photographer Christopher Herwig traveled to China following the shadow of what some would call the Silk. Sand dune sliding, inflatable goat skin rafting, archery, and the usual camel rides are some of the tourist activities in the series here.
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Anamaria Dinulescu / Invision / Aurora
Sicily, the largest island in the mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy, has its own rich and unique culture, especially in regard to art, music, cuisine and architecture. Siciliy's culture is based on nearly 25 centuries of foreign domination, and its landscape is as diverse as it's culture with smoldering Mt Etna, miles of dazzling beaches and robust vineyards.
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Martin Kollar / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos
Last February, Le Monde commissioned Martin Kollar to photograph a trip across six regions of France. In each one, his personal style mixes tragedy and comedy with images that hone in on moments that are ever so easily missed. However, once captured on film they stand out with a profound level of humanity.
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David McLain / Aurora Photos
Singapore is a city with its head in the future and its soul in the past. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. The per capita income for its 3.7 million citizens exceeds that of many European countries, the education and health systems rival anything in the West, government officials are largely corruption free, taxes are relatively low, sidewalks are clean, and its port is the busiest in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners out globally.
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Michael Hanson / Aurora Photos
Just off the magnificent Barrier Reef along the coast of Belize, hundreds of coral and mangrove isles known as cayes bask in the shimmering, clear turquoise and emerald green waters of the Caribbean. Michael Hanson traveled to Ambergis and Thatch Caye, two very different experiences, but both filled with adventure. Scuba diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking as well as jungle hiking, catamaran rides and local cuisine make Belize a must on any traveler's list.
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Various Invision Photographers / Aurora
Welcome to a world where the colours are more vivid, where the landscapes are bolder, the coastline more dramatic, where the history is more compelling, where the tastes are more divine, where life is lived in the fast lane. This world is Vietnam, the latest Asian dragon to awake from its slumber.
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Massimo Casal / Invision / Aurora Photos
Myanmar, a southeast Asian country that was formerly known as Burma, is a world apart. Contemplate 4000 sacred stupas scattered across the plains of Bagan. Stare in disbelief at the golden rock teetering impossibly on the edge of a chasm. Discover the wildlife, the people and the culture through this set of images from Invision photographer Massimo Casal.
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Aaron Joel Santos / Invision / Aurora
Aaron Joel Santos is an editorial and documentary photographer based out of Hanoi, Vietnam. On a recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand, Santos documented the contrast of pop-culture and tradition through color, design, and structure.
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Kathryn Cook / Vu / Aurora
Kathryn Cook documents Istanbul, city of many influences, at the crossroads of East and West. Split by the Bosporus River, both riverbanks observe each other, they are in perpetual dialogue. Rather than a model of culture shock, Istanbul's history has been marked by contact between all sorts of civilizations.
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Various Photographers / Axiom / Aurora Photos
We have added some great images from our new partner Axiom. Axiom is the premier travel picture library in England, specializing in dynamic and unique images of people, landscapes and architecture from around the world. Stay tuned for more in the next coming weeks for a feature on our Travel Hub.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico, is as rich in history as it is in culture and natural wonder. The state of Chiapas remains largely unknown to travelers, which can lead to rich authentic travel experiences. Between visiting Mayan ruins to making your way through wild tropical jungles, there is a diverse range of adventure just waiting to be found.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Canopy jungle tours, perfect swell, abundant wildlife, snorkeling, coffee, waterfalls, need we go on? Costa Rica, though small in size, is huge in versatility, and the perfect get-a-way location for any type of traveler. Beach lovers can bask in the sun on hammocks or surf perfect peelers, nature enthusiasts can explore the mountains or active volcanoes, and adrenaline fanatics can soar from zip-lines or raft down one of Costa Rica's roaring rivers.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
From the snowy mountains of Ecuador to the tropics of Indonesia, life along the equator is extremely diverse and compelling. Tour with Aurora Photos as we follow the lines of latitude through the 13
countries that lay along the equator.
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Ron Koeberer / Aurora Photos
From traditional rock gardens to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, from frozen tuna to rows of torii gates, Aurora photographer, Ron Koeberer brings a unique perspective of the culture, traditions and trends of Japan.
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Maria Coccia / Invision / Aurora Photos
The region of Tropoje, in northern Albania, at the border with Kosovo, is perhaps the most remote
place in Europe. It is a region where the Kanun - a set of laws used from the 15th century and
revived recently, after the fall of communism and the Kosovo war - dramatically mirrors some of the
customs of the society.
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Thomas Pickard / Aurora Photos
Whether capturing magnificent aerial shots of exotic islands or getting up-close and personal with wildlife in the arctic, Aurora Photographer Thomas Pickard documents his subjects' beauty and originality in a dynamic and captivating way. Thomas has traveled to 35 countries, working extensively in the Arctic, India, Maldives, New Zealand, and Thailand.
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Whit Richardson / Aurora Photos
Eighteen years ago Whit Richardson made his first trek toNepal. His experience not only helped him define what was important in life, but it also set him on the path to becoming a photographer. This year Whit revisited Nepal treking into Annapurna base camp, then rafting on the Tamur river, and finishing with a trek along the Helambu circuit. Take in the beauty and serenity that is Nepal.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Kazakhstan, the world's ninth biggest country, has gained recent attention due to its oil
and from the fictional movie character Borat, a pseudo Kazakh. Yet very few have really
explored this country of vastly varied attractions. Trek on foot or by horse in the
spectacular Altay Mountains, watch flamingos on steppe lakes, or discover
mysterious underground mosques near the Caspian Sea.
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Katja Heinemann / Aurora Photos
Since 1989, a generation of young Germans has come of age without lasting memories of life in communist East Germany, yet a powerful sense of separation remains lodged in the country’s collective consciousness. Today, in 'Ostalgie' Berlin, a commercial market has developed with a somewhat blurred vision of the past, and without serious commemoration of the victims of the Communist regime.
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Afton Almaraz / Aurora Photos
“Not having lived in New York for very long, I felt compelled to try and tackle a long-term personal project that expresses the cultural fabric and attractions that define the city today." This work in progress comes from Aurora contributing photographer, Afton Almaraz.
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Matthew Wakem / Aurora Photos
From September 2008 to May 2009, Matthew Wakem and his wife Maria embarked on an 9-month personal photography project documenting high-end destination spas throughout Asia. The countries on their itinerary included India, Sri Lanka,Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The Wakems’ main goal was to create a visual database of Asian holistic spa treatments and premiere resorts.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Historical relics, architectural and natural wonders, a diverse range of foods and culture, vibrant and colorful cities, and stunning landscapes attract millions of tourists every year to South America.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Colorful deserts, endless beaches, fish tacos, and mariachi music are just a few treasures to be found in Baja California. Whether your style is luxurious or minimal, Baja offers a variety of activities for any type of traveler. Roadtrip to Baja with Aurora Photos.
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Holly Wilmeth / Aurora Photos
As a landlocked nation in South Asia, The Kingdom of Bhutan was once one of the most isolated nations in the world. New technologies have brought Bhutan closer to the modern world. However, the nation takes great measures to preserve it's traditional culture, identity and environment. Journey with Aurora Photographer, Holly Wilmeth, as she travels through the land of the thunder dragon.
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Francesco Zizola / Noor / Aurora
The beach plays a big part in the minds of the people in Rio de Janeiro. It's not merely a place to absorb the sun's ray. It's a social circus, an important venue for sports and even business dealings. It's a people-watcher's paradise.
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Joao Pedro Marnoto / Invision / Aurora
Shallow lagoons that separate the city of Aveiro from the Atlantic. For more than 1000 years, Marnotos, the worker that produce salt through evaporation, work between spring and late summer. It's tough work with great physical effort done under intense sun. The last decades with the expansion of global competition, this labor intensive industry has suffered, even with a charm that lures tourists, the value is not enough to rescue the situation. In the new generation who will continue the tradition?
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Jordi Bernado / Vu / Aurora
The announcement of Dubai's debt problems questions the achievement of its gigantic architectural projects. In Dubailand only two attractions are open, the Autodrome, and the Al Sahra Desert Resort. The workers who were in charge of making this dream come true are leaving the place empty.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora
With over 4 million people this 500 year old city blends history and tradition with new arrivals; a major hub for the information technology industry in India and the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as the Telugu Film Industry, the second-largest, known popularly as Tollywood.
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Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky / Aurora Photos
Teuquelín is a tiny island near Chiloé in the south of Chile. The only people who live in Teuquelín are of the Peranchiguay family, who arrived about 200 years ago. They live completely isolated from the outside world.
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Various Photographers / AWL / Aurora Photos
We are pleased to announce our newest partnership with AWL, market leading supplier of premium travel images from over 200 countries.
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Christopher Herwig / Aurora Photos
Photographer Christopher Herwig's series of images deals with the ultra modern city of Shanghai. Focusing on its new and ambitious developments, it prepares itself to host the 2010 World Expo. His explorations include traveling to a traditional silk factory in the nearby city of Suzhou and the ancient canal village of Xitang.
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Christopher Herwig / Aurora Photos
Gansu is a Chinese province located in the Northwest of the country. Aurora photographer, Christopher Herwig, took a trip along the old silk route. His series of images explores the province's capital Lanzhou, a city of 5 million along the Yellow River, the outpost fortress of Jiayuguan, and the deserts around Dunhuang.
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Christopher Herwig / Aurora Photos
Xinjiang is a Chinese province located in the far North West of the country. The Uyghur Autonomous Region has seen ethnic unrest in the form of riots between muslim Uyghurs and Han Chinese in the Summer of 2009, mainly in the capital of Urumqi. This series of images follows a trip along the old silk route and with the day to day life in the province's capital Urumqi, the desert oasis's of Turpan and Khotan, and the market towns of Kashgar, Yarkand and Kucha.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora Photos
Experience Cairo through the eyes of Pascal Meunier. He takes you through a city that is firmly attached to it's historical roots, but home to a vibrant modern society.
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Sergio Ballivian / Aurora Photos
Travel the world through the lens of Aurora photographer Sergio Ballivian. From New Zealand to Bolivia, Sergio gives us a unique perspective with breathtaking views.
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Kevin Moloney / Aurora Photos
A new generation of Native American entrepreneurs are making their influence felt in tourism with a renewed focus on authenticity. They are managing monuments and parks of the southwest from historic Acoma Pueblo, a mesa-top citadel dating back to the 12th century, to Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley in Navajo country. Though these destinations are frequented by far more foreigners than Americans, they are of the fabric of western history.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Scenic, comfortable and green, train travel is a great way to get from one destination to the next.
Hop on board with Aurora Photos, for a ride along the rails.
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Nina Berman / NOOR / Aurora Photos
Coney Island, the peninsula on the southern edge of Brooklyn, has been a resort for well over one hundred years - to varying degrees of success and failure. As rumors circulate about corporate development coming to Coney Island, the history and myth surrounding this famous neighborhood remain fixed in New York’s collective consciousness.
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Thomas Pickard / Aurora Photos
The Antarctic Peninsula is a wild and relatively untouched 800-mile long mountain range, characterized by stunning glacial scenery and an abundance of marine mammals and bird life. For visiting tourists, the Peninsula is a chance to get up close to a variety of penguin species and to enjoy iceberg cruises on inflatable motorized boats and to experience the wonders of a unique polar landscape.
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Whether it is exploring one of the 1,185 barren limestone islands
along the coast, sampling the mouth watering seafood, or taking in the
sights at the Old City of Dubrovnik as the sun goes down, Croatia is a
traveler's delight. Rich in history, culture and natural beauty,
Croatia is fast becoming a must-visit European destination.
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Gyula Sopronyi / Invision / Aurora Photos
Vietnam's "New Generation" can be described by one word: driven. They sport the latest fashions, ride on motorbikes and chat on mobile phones. And, for better or worse, "MTV" now has faithful viewers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. But this "New Generation" is faced with many dilemmas along the way. How do its members balance family traditions and duties with the pursuit of their own dreams and goals?
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Guillaume Zuili / Agence VU / Aurora Photos
This project, by French photographer Guillaume Zuili, based on his travels and discoveries throughout the state of California. His images are filled with modern symbols and signs of the West. The result is a metaphorical portrait of California.
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Jakub Sliwa / Aurora Photos
Uyghurs are a Muslim minority ethnic group living in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwestern China. They have long campaigned for independence from Chinese rule, and their separatist demands have led to bloodshed over recent years.
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Denis Dailleux / Agence VU / Aurora Photos
Between Denis Dailleux and Cairo, it is a true love story : on one side, an insatiable fascination for this unique place, its mood, its magical lights and an unspeakable tenderness towards its inhabitants ; on the other, a natural generosity, a city which offers itself to this subjugated look, inhabitants full of spontaneous kindness.
Denis Dailleux makes regular trips to Cairo, in an obsessive way.
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Tomasz Padlo / Visavis / Aurora Photos
The second half of the 20th century was a difficult time for Syria. The never-ending conflict with Israel and other regional conflicts caused bad relations with neighbors through the Middle East, as well as a deep economical crisis. After the death of charismatic President Nafez al-Assad, many economic reforms were made in Syria. Today, Syria is a country opening up to tourism and foreign investments, despite the ongoing political challenges of being in the heart of the Middle East.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Alberta, Canada is known for its grandeur and beauty with it's rolling foothills, massive mountains and prehistoric rock formations. Alberta's national parks lure millions of visitors in to explore the rugged wilderness, and endless wildlife by boat, bicycle, on horseback or on foot. World famous resort towns of Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise are also a must see.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
There are few places in the world as breathtaking and remote as Alaska. With it's native wildlife, vast scenery and rich history and culture, Alaska is the place to be for outdoor adventure. Try flightseeing to feel Alaska's magnitude, or share in the cultural traditions of Alaska's natives.
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Tim Klein / Aurora Photos
Bhutan has a thriving tourist industry that is growing exponentially. Everywhere you look, new hotels are being constructed. To tour Bhutan you must be accompanied by a Bhutanese guide. Most travelers are in groups, though you can travel alone as long as you have a Bhutanese guide. Many of the attractions in Bhutan are the ancient Buddhist temples and Dzongs, which are elaborate fortress architectures. There are seasonal festivals, where you can watch dancing and religious rituals as well as the local people in traditional dress.
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Samantha Reinders / Aurora Photos
Cape Town is renown for having some of the best beaches in the world.
Situated at the very tip of the vast African continent this city is blessed by two oceans that break on kilometer after kilometer of coastline; from the warm, welcoming waters of the Indian Ocean to the icy, bracing breakers of the Atlantic Ocean.
There is something for everyone: beaches that are more suited to family fun, others that provide great waves for surfing and other water sports, beaches that are ideal for sunsets, and others that are perfect for swimming.
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Ezequiel Scagnetti / Invision Images / Aurora Photos
The Venetian Lagoon is the enclosed bay of the Adriatic Sea in which the city of Venice is situated. Its name in the Venetian language, Laguna Veneta - cognate of Latin lacus, "lake" - has provided the international name for an enclosed, shallow embayment of saltwater, a lagoon. It is around 8% land, including Venice itself and many smaller islands. The lagoon is the largest wetland in the Mediterranean Basin.
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Peter Essick / Aurora Photos
During the last Ice Age, the Oulanka River valley was shaped by the carving and eventual
retreat of huge glaciers. They brought the seeds of Arctic plants that still grow in the
park. Today, the Arctic winter is tempered by humid sea-winds brought by the Gulf
Stream, encouraging luxuriant vegetation unusual for such a northerly region. Oulanka
has the well-deserved reputation as the best scenery in Finland.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
A geologically young land, Iceland offers visitors the chance to explore geysers, waterfalls, geothermal hot springs, volcanoes and some of the most breathtaking beauty on earth.
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Various Photographers / Aurora Photos
Known for its world famous Norwegian fjords with tall mountains and glaciers Norway is a country with a rugged landscape shaped by the Ice Age.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora Photos
Libya, Tripoli, the former Carthaginian trading post, is regaining its influence in the region.The city's old town is still unspoiled by mass-tourism, though it is increasingly being exposed to more and more visitors from abroad, following the lifting of the UN embargo in 2003.
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Christian Heeb / Aurora Photos
Tourism in Namibia is a major industry. Annually, nearly one million travelers visit Namibia. The stunning landscape and wild life can be experienced through luxury safaris with stays at beautifully designed camps.
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Alessandro Grassani / Invision / Aurora Photos
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Empire in AD 122 across the width of what is now northern England. The wall was built to prevent raids on Roman Britain and to improve economic stability and peace. A significant portion of the wall still exists today, particularly the mid-section, and for much of its length the wall can be followed on foot by Hadrian's Wall Path, which is open to walkers in the summer months.
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Travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, a land caught between two worlds. There are the resorts and uber-tourist spots of Cancún and Playa del Carmen on one side and on the other are Mayan traditions and culture in places like Mérida.
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Partner agency, IndiaPicture, brings fresh images of the people and cultures of India. Among the vast range of images are a plethora of sections ranging from concepts to human emotions.
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Vietnam's natural beauty, ethnic culture, imperial history, pleasant sea resorts and dynamic cities make it a perfect year round destination. Stretching along the eat coast of the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam deserves one place among the Asian's leading tourist destinations.
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With a strong traditional Buddhist culture and limits on tourism to ensure that places such as Luang Prabang remain unspoiled, Laos is one of the best places to visit for travelers searching for somewhere off the beaten path.
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Allessandro Grassani / Invision / Aurora Photos
Not what you would expect on the Persian Gulf shores of Iran, Kish Island is touted as a consumer's paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centers, tourist attractions, and resort hotels. The standard laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran are far more relaxed here, resulting in domestic tourism, as well as in international trade on the island.
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Alessandro Grassani / Invision / Aurora Photos
March 2009, Iran. Skiing and snowboarding is a popular pass time for young people of Tehran.Ski resorts like Tochal Mountain and Dizin are close by and easy to reach.
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Jens Reutzsch / Gruppe28 / Aurora
The Jewish quarter Josefov in Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, it has become one of Europe's (and the world's) most popular tourist destinations.
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Ian Shive / Aurora Photos
At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park.
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Afton Almaraz / Aurora Photos
Hong Kong, a city where East meets West, is a forward thinking country
thanks to its hurry-hurry approach to everything, an ambitious appetite
for technological advancement and an unshakable can-do attitude.
Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong became the Special Administrative
Region of the People’s Republic of China on July 1st, 1997. Today, it is
free market economy that is one the most densely populous places in the
world.
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Christian Heeb / Aurora Photos
From fancy trains to courtyard swimming pools, South Africa's lodges are explored by Aurora Photographer Christian Heeb.
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David Yoder / Aurora Photos
Although Milan is a city that is renowned for its fashion and design, it also remains one of the strongest cities of traditional Italian cooking, where homemade elements are still very much praised and appreciated.
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David Yoder / Aurora Photos
Venice's proximity to the Adriatic Sea has given it more then just its famous canals. The cities cuisine is rich with seafood dishes including one of its trademark foods, cuttlefish and its ink.
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Invision Photographers / Aurora Photos
Invision Images is a photo agency founded in 2006, based in Athens, Greece. Working with a team of photographers their aim is to promote new forms of photojournalism and documentary photography.
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Martin Puddy / Asia Images / Aurora Photos
Beijing is often called one of the world's great cities and is known as the center of culture and art in China.
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Tim Klein / Aurora Photos
Guided by four teachers, the students will backpack for five days to visit a Native American community that has existed for 600 years in Havasu Canyon, a pristine side arm of the Grand Canyon. The group will continue with a road trip to the southern rim of the Grand Canyon, then make their way to Bryce and Zion National Parks for day hikes in two more of America’s astounding canyon land National Parks. Highlights of the trip include swimming in pools below Havasu Falls, exploring box canyons, watching for ring-tailed coatimundis, hiking down to the Colorado River, and watching the sunrise over the Grand Canyon.
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Ecuador possesses great ethnic, racial and linguistic diversity. It is populated by more than twelve indigenous peoples. In addition, Ecuador is one of the most bio-diverse territories on earth.
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The Lofoten Islands are the archipelago to the west in the ocean, north of the Arctic Circle. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, and small villages off the beaten track.
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From deserts to canyons, woodlands to coastlands, America's National Parks have it all. Discover our diverse collection of some of the most breathtaking preserved lands in the world.
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Mexico is one of the hottest tourist destinations. From the vibrant cultural city of Oaxaca to the world-class resorts of Cancun, Aurora photographers have captured the soul of Mexico.
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From the project and exhibit : Yesterday on the West Michigan Pike - A look at the scenic roadway that was the first modern continuous road between Chicago and Mackinac City, and is responsible for opening the Michigan lakeshore to automobile tourism and changing the way of life along its path.
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Hans Madej / Gruppe28 / Aurora Photos
Hamburg is the biggest port in Germany, as well as the media capital and richest city. This city is a combination of an old industrial waterfront and modern architecture.
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Amsterdam based, NOOR is an international photography collective combining the talents and perspectives of nine photographers hailing from seven countries, producing cutting edge, and visually distinctive photographic reportage on news and culture.
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Buenos Aires is a vibrant, affordable city in Argentina. Along with the city's European flavor, it's residents called porteños bring a sense of passion to travelers.
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Mount Everest, the mother of all mountains, has long been the ultimate dream for adventurers. 3,000 people have reached the summit to date and nearly 300 people have perished in their attempt to get there. Climbing Everest is a humbling journey into a place where one would almost feel like he was on the moon.
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Mount Kinabalu, well-known for its tremendous botanical and biological biodiversity, rises from the rain forest as a special mountain. With high levels of endemism species it is richest place in the world for the insectivorous pitcher plants, five of the thirteen are found nowhere else on earth.
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Christian Lutz / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos
Photographer, Christian Lutz, captures the life of cattle-breeders and cowboys in Oregon. The story focuses on the relationship between man and nature.
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New Zealand is small and environmentally conscious island that boasts an amazing landscape and wilderness. This island lures tourists in for it’s fantastic outdoor experiences.
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Crete is one of the largest Greek islands. Tourists come in pursuit of it's natural beauty and unique landscape.
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Hans Madej / Gruppe28 / Aurora Photos
Those who visit are pleasantly surprised. Sicily, cursed by a stereotype, offers vineyards, fishing villages, olive groves, forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of a deep blue sea.
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Various Gruppe28 Photographers / Aurora
Munich's first ever 'Oktoberfest' was held in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding with horse races and various culinary delights. The culinary delights, primarily the beer, were much more popular than the wedding ceremony and horse races. Since then, the munich beer festival has been repeated on an almost annual basis.
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Cairo offers plenty of action. From cruises on the Nile to cafés and clubs of all types it's the city that never sleeps. Remember the Egyptian saying: “Once you drink from the Nile, you will always come back.”
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Polynesia is a mesmerizing group of over 1,000 islands scattered with reefs and crystal clear lagoons. Whether you're seeking a romantic honeymoon or an archipelago adventure, Polynesia is a dreamland destination.
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Morocco, located on the Northwest coast of Africa, is a country rich in natural beauty and stunning places. From the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara desert and Atlas mountains to the ancient medinas filled with spice and craft shops, Morocco is a magical travel destination for all of your senses.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora Photos
Who knows Doha? The capital of Qatar is exploding and reaching the same proportions of Dubai's growth as a city.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora Photos
Harar is an Islamic city situated in the mostly Christian country of Ethiopia. Photographer, Pascal Meunier, captured the unique surroundings of Harar.
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Chico Sanchez / Aurora Photos
Mexico based photographer, Chico Sanchez, brings his passion for photojournalism and eye for unique stories to Aurora. From his travels in Spain to the cities of Mexico, Chico captures the spirit of his subjects.
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Aurora photographers capture New Mexico from it powdery white ski ranges to the the white sands of New Mexico's White Sands National Monument.
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Juan-Manuel Castro Prieto / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos
Agence Vu photographer,Juan Manuel Castro Prieto, traveled to Mentawai. The Mentawai archipelago is a group of four small islands located approximately 150 kms from the west coast of Sumatra. This isolated land hosts a native Malay population and is a noted destination for surfing.
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The natural beauty of the islands draws in millions of tourists to Hawaii. From rainforests and hiking trails to it's surfing beaches, Hawaii has something to offer everyone.
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Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. From it's beaches to it's suitable sunny summer weather, Aurora photographers let you explore Greece through their lenses.
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As the winter season approaches, cabins are a cozy retreat away from the rest of the world. Various Aurora photographers show you cabins across the globe.
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Rodrigo Gomez-Rovira/VU/Aurora Photos
Rodrigo Gomez-Rovira looks at the Atacama Desert,a virtually rainless plateau in South America, and captures a different view.
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Various Aurora photographers explore Chile's landscape of extreme from Southern Patagonia's glaciers to the salty Atacama desert.
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Jens Rötzsch / Gruppe28 / Aurora Photos
Photographer Jens Rötzsch visited Mongolia, and shows with his images, a country at the crossroad between traditional nomadic life and western modernity.
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Nordic Photos is one of the largest collections of images focused on the Nordic region. From editorial to creative imagery, The Nordic Photos collection at Aurora Photos is your source for images from the North.
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David Stubbs / Aurora Photos
The magical land of Nepal has captured many Westerners' imaginations. From it's scenic beauty along the Himalayas to it's sacred sites, this country is experiencing a surge in tourism. Aurora photographer, David Stubbs, captures the spirit of Nepal.
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Aniu / Agence Vu' / Aurora Photos
Vu photographer, Aniu, captures dynamic aerials of highways in China. The photographer's images transform from simple traffic shots to interesting shapes and forms.
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Formerly a part of Yugoslavia, Slovenia is a European gem for people traveling on a budget. Various photographers capture this Central European country that is becoming popular with tourists.
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Iceland is quickly becoming one of Europe's hottest travel spots. From it's breathtaking glaciers to it's enchanting hot springs, Iceland offers a unique experience. Various Aurora photographers capture the essence of Iceland through shooting the country's natural features.
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Hemis photos is the largest collection of stock images of France and is recognized for its outstanding travel pictures for editorial and advertising use. The Hemis photo collection at Aurora Photos is your source for creative travel imagery.
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Lars Tunbjork / Agence VU / Aurora Photos
Dubai is emerging as a center of interest in the world for sports. Emirati billionaires pursue their quest to provide the biggest and best of everything from golf courses watered by 2,256 sprinklers to one of the world's largest indoor ski resorts.
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Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world, but quickly growing as a new cultural hot spot. Aurora photographers give you a glimpse of what this country has to offer.
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Elyse Butler / Aurora Photos
California based photographer, Elyse Butler, brings her passion for creating story-telling visual art to Aurora. Convinced that every being has the potential to promote change and make a difference in the world, she is inspired by the ability to create, feel, love, and laugh!
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Canada is the world's second-largest country that attracts tourism through its uniqueness. Experience Canada's extraordinary beauty through Aurora photographers' eyes.
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Joanna B. Pinneo/ Aurora Photos
Each year, Sudan exports a quarter million camels to Egypt. Desert nomads depend on the profitable camel trade for their livelihood. To do so, they must travel one of the most treacherous of the ancient trading routes - Darb el-Arbein, the Forty Days Road, so named because of the length of time it takes to travel from central Sudan to southern Egypt.
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Katja Heinemann / Aurora Photos
From outdoor films and concerts to the season's coolest events and installations, explore NYC's summer moments. Aurora photographer Katja Heinemann shares her glimpse of the NYC experience.
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Ron Koeberer / Aurora Photos
There's no place like it and some people see it like no one else. Aurora photographer, Ron Koeber captures such a view of Las Vegas.
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John Lee / Aurora Photos
Aurora photographer John Lee gives us a fresh perspective on the "Sunshine State" from Venice Beach to San Francisco.
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Christopher Herwig/ Aurora Photos
n 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed it tore down with it the infamous Iron Curtain revealing a world that was mostly unknown to the west for the better part of the century. The phenomenon of the road side bus stop shelter as works of art is a surprising revelation one may not have expected to discover in this land filled with functionality and coldness.
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This summer the eyes of the world will be focused on China. Aurora contributing photographers have been focusing their lenses on China. Here are some of their outstanding images.
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Various Aurora Photographers
New York City has incredible diversity and how Aurora photographers see the Big Apple can be just as broad and quirky.
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Home of the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is for good reason one of the United States most popular travel destinations. Arts and culture go hand in had with this vibrant and alive city.
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Michael Hanson / Aurora Photos
Michael's travel photography keeps him on the road undertaking documentary projects that delve deep into indigenous cultures and social issues. This flavorful feature focuses on the people and life of a village in Fiji.
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Winter in Maine is beautiful, but sometimes cruel, violent coastal storms, unexpected thaws and flooding as well as snow and ice. Regardless, those seem to pass and leave the winter that many Mainiacs and visitors long for.
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David McLain / Aurora Photos
The popular perception is that life on an island off the coast of Maine is idyllic. David McLain's photography captures this notion.
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Sean Davey / Aurora Photos
In his teens Sean Davey’s homeland of Tasmania fueled his passion for photography and great surf. Oahu's famed north shore has become his paradise, which he loves to share through his photography. Lose yourself in this award winning imagery.
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Ian Shive / Aurora Photos
Today’s Malaysia reflects a pluralist culture based on the fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures. In the 1980s economic reforms transform Malaysia into an Asian Tigers, but also came repression and human rights abuses. Currently, Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, has a more statesmanlike reputation, and has made headway on reducing corruption and instituting reforms. As a a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multilingual society, the country looks to a bright future in which tourism has a key role.
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Per-Andre Hoffman / Aurora Photos
Raised in Brazil and Norway, schooled in the USA and England, Per-Andre Hoffman never has stopped traveling. Today he continues to to document the world for many renowned magazines, communications ministries, and travel companies. Please, enjoy his work as much as we do at Aurora Photos.
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Eric Rorer / Aurora Photos
Ever since Charles Darwin first visited the Galapagos in 1835, the tiny archipelago 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador has captivated the world’s imagination. However, increased tourist traffic and population growth have put a huge stress on the islands’ ecological balance. Invasive non-native plants and animals are feeding on or forcing out rare native species and the heavy impact of the human footprint is often hidden out of view. Aurora photographer shows a place that is at once beautiful, magical and under siege.
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Pascal Meunier / Cosmos / Aurora Photos
From hyena man, who feeds hyenas on the outskirts of the town every night, to its 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th Century, its no wonder that the Ethiopian historic town, Harar Jugol, has been listed as a world heritage site by the United Nations.
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Various Hemis Photographers
Aurora Photos now represents some of the best travel images from Hemis, a French stock agency specializing in travel photography. This is a selection from around the world. Look for a selection of French travel images coming soon.
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Kris Pannecoucke / Aurora Photos
Men, women and children bathe in the waters of Sangam in India during a cycle of pilgrimage known as the Kumbh Mela when millions of Hindus visit four cities on a 12-yearly cycle to expunge their sins by bathing in especially holy stretches of the Ganges and its tributaries in the belief that a ritual dip would wash away all sins. The biggest days of the Kumbh Mela festival are January 19 (Mauni Amavasya), when about 20-25 million are expected to converge for this spectacle of spirituality, devotion and stoicism.
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Matthew Wakem / Aurora Photos
Yes, spa means more than just a massage now. The spa craze means that there are a lot of different treatments that will appeal to a lot of different people. Today, spas have become a more widely accepted recreation activity and very popular with both genders and with every age range of traveler. Check out the work of Aurora’s Matthew Wakem and his recent spa photography.
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Various Aurora Photographers
A densely populated and geographically low-lying country, about half of its surface area is less than 1 metre (3.3 ft) above sea level and much of it is actually below sea level, The Netherlands is popularly known for its windmills, cheese, wooden shoes, dikes, flowers, dunes, bicycles and social tolerance. Come explore a country most call Holland.
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Andrew Cutraro / Aurora Photos
There's a new kind of revolution emerging in Latin America, and its most successful manifestation has been Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez and his Bolivarian movement. Chavez’s progressive policies are affecting political and economic thinking around the world and presenting the U.S. with a burgeoning foreign policy crisis. Aurora's Andrew Cutraro takes a closer look at how Chavez's policies have affected the political, economic and social situation on the ground in Venezuela, and brings a unique perspective of a country coming into its own on the world stage.
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Frank Huster / Aurora Photos
The old Buddhist kingdom of Zanskar quietly sits in a remote valley in the Indian Himalaya, near the border of Pakistan. Only during summer does a dirt road connect Zanskar to the rest of the world. The remainder of the year, the region remains cut-off, but for a couple of winter months when the temperature drops enough for the Zanskar River to freeze and “Chadhar” to come to life. Chadhar is this vital section of the River that flows from Zanskar into the Indus River and allows walkers to rejoin the highway connecting Leh, the capital of Ladakh to Kargil and the West. The week-long journey remains a traditional route used by all who must travel during the winter months. The Indian army’s Border Roads Organization (BRO) is building a road in the Zanskar river gorge, which will quickly and safely link Zanskar’s capital Padum to Leh. While everybody in Zanskar wants the road, they also know it will change their culture and traditions forever.
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Katja Heinemann / Aurora Photos
First visited by Europeans in about the year 1500 and colonized successfully by France St. Lucia is the sort of island that Caribbean travelers dream about, small, lush, tropical and relatively unknown.
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Across the world, festivals - communal celebrations of harvests, history, culture, religion, and entertainment – bring us together in revelry and remembrance. They become events of human interaction punctuated by colorful clothing, lights, dance, food, and music. Aurora Photos has some of the best and most interesting images from festivals around the world. Take a look.
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Anders Ryman
Anthropologist, photographer, and writer, Anders Ryman put them all together and focuses his camera on travel and traditional cultures around the world. His work shows a deep understanding and appreciation for people and cultures, whether he is photographing the Hait Haddidou in the High
Atlas of Morocco or Uru Murato Indians in Bolivia’s Altiplano. Based in Sweden, Anders consistently brings back compelling images and stories from all corners of the globe.
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Carlos Lujan / ASA / Aurora
The Oceanographic in Valencia, Spain's contains 45,000 fish, invertebrates and marine mammals, representing 500 species.
Designed by Felix Candela, it displays in a series of sculptural structures, arranged around a huge lake, each devoted to a different sea. Europe's largest marine park is more than an sophisticated aquarium it is also a research institute.
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Clay McLachlan / IPN / Aurora
It is easy to fall in love with northern Italy’s Piemonte, a region not yet exploited. Geographic variations and easy access to diverse activities gives the area its strength. It has mountains, hill towns, fine foods, such as white truffles, and it is home to Barolo and Barbaresco wines!
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Pascal Maitre / Cosmos / Aurora
When the Portuguese arrived in 1456 Cape Verde was uninhabited. Independence came in 1975, but this small nation of islands lacks resources and has severe droughts. Most of the nation's GDP is from the services industry and it is now considered a country of average human development. Cape Verde has significant cooperation with Portugal at every level as many descendants come from white Portuguese settlers and black African slaves. More Cape Verdeans live abroad than in Cape Verde and share a culture that reflects its mixed Portuguese and African roots. It is well known for its diverse forms of music such as Morna (the Capeverdian Fado) and the urban Cape Verdian kizomba.
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Clay McLachlan / Aurora
This famous quote, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast,” by Ernest Hemingway could easily be linked to the photographs of Clay McLachlan.
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Jose Azel / Aurora
Two and a half million people visit Holland each year - not the country across the ocean where the people wear wooden shoes, but the town (pop. 35,048) in Michigan that is home to six million tulips and an annual festival that celebrates the town's most beloved perennial.
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Bill Bachmann
Bill Bachmann has traveled the world bringing back classic images that depict the beauty and character of people and places that he photographs. Recognized as one of the top five stock photographers in the world, Bill has traveled to over 150 countries making remarkable images that are model and property released for commercial use. Aurora is pleased to offer a selection of some of Bill Bachmann's greatest images.
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Few cultures are as food oriented as the Chinese. Variety is a cornerstone for many reasons, from China's size to famine. Having suffered from many poor harvests people would explore everything eatable to stay alive. Ingredients such as wood ears and lily buds were discovered this way. Scarcity also taught people how to avoid waste. Various fruit and vegetable peels and even shark fins turned out to be delicacies in Chinese food.
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Robert Caputo / Aurora
Geographically and culturally more a part of Tibet than Nepal, Mustang contains a wild landscape of eroded cliffs and hidden caves. Little changed by twentieth century influences, the culture of the hardy Lobas people remains full of myth and legend. Mustang was founded in the 15th century by a Tibetan monarch who consolidated various small local chiefdoms into the Kingdom of Lo. Eventually Mustang was incorporated into Nepal but it has remained isolated, and rarely visited.
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Peter Essick / Aurora
“Torres del Paine National Park, which is a World Heritage Site, has an almost unreal landscape, with vibrant green vegetation, turquoise blue water, and amazing light at sunrise.” This is just one of the impressions Aurora photographer Peter Essick had after spending several months in Patagonia. There Peter photographed the land and the people.
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Peter Essick / Aurora
Aurora photographer Peter Essick spent several months in Patagonia. There he photographed the land and the people. Peter tells us of one individual, "Joaquin Nonso in the northern Patagonian town of Gaima. He's about 82 years old and runs an outdoor gallery in his backyard that he calls El Desafío (The Challenge). He takes discards such as old plastic bottles, tins, and soda cans, and makes artwork out of them."
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Christian Heeb / Aurora
With more than 90 published travel books on subjects ranging from Southern Africa and Morocco to France and most parts of North America and the Caribbean, Aurora proudly introduces Christian Heeb's photography.
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Steve Outram / Aurora
Tunisia's beautiful beaches and historical treasures attract
nearly 5 million each year. They come for the history, architecture and the 810 mile coastline. They sunbath, dive, and sail along the vast stretches of white sand beaches along the Mediterranean. The visit the Punic and Roman archaeological sites in Carthage and 2nd Century Roman temple in Dougga, the Phoenician port of Utica, and El Jem's Coliseum, which is second only to Rome. The Bardo Museum, near Tunis, boasts the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world. Masterpieces of Arab-Islamic architecture attract other visitors.
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Paul Souders / IPN / Aurora
Do a search for "Souders" on Aurora's site and these are some of the images that appear. Range, versatility, quality and more comes from Paul Souders' photography. Enjoy looking and searching through his expanded collection.
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Pascal Meunier/Cosmos/Aurora
When the conquering empire receded south, the architectual remains of the Greek and Roman baths and the balnea gave way to the bath houses, or hammams of Islam. However, not until Muhammed praised the use of sweat baths in the 5th Century did the Islamic hammam proliferate.
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Pierre Boulat/Cosmos, Helene Bamberger/Cosmos and Eduardo Nave/ASA
Almost sixty years after the invasion of Nazi-occupied France by Allied US, British, and Canadian forces, the memory endures. This, one of the most dangerous and deadly military engagemnts of the last century is examined visually by three photographers. Please, view the work of Pierre Boulat, Helene Bamberger, and Eduardo Nave on the beaches where hundreds of thousands lost their lives.
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The earliest lighthouses were simply bonfires built on hillsides to guide ships. The first light served the old world city of Alexandria in 285 B.C. The first American light came to life in 1716 at Boston Harbor. Aurora brings you a selection by several photographers.
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Jon Lowenstein/Aurora
Al Capone, the Pullman Era, the Stockyards and the Black Sox, Chicago endures. Today, the sights and colors of the Windy City form a world well captured by the eye of Jon Lowenstein in his impressions of Chicago.
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Jim Lo Scalzo/US News/Aurora
The spirit and energy of creation surrounds you on Hawaii's Big Island. Polynesians claims the goddess Pele gave volcanic birth to the Islands of Aloha. Hawaii's Big Island is her latest and greatest creation. Still warm from its fiery birth and growing every day as its active volcano, Kilauea, sends new land to a steamy meeting with the ocean 4,000 feet below. Countless waterfalls feeding rain forests of botanical wonder add a fantasy flavor to the landscape. Massive black lava fields hint at the island's relative youth.
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Russell Gordon/Aurora
Over the past 10 years, Russell Gordon has covered people, news and events in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. In Afghanistan, Cambodia, Yugoslavia and the Bosnian Serb Republic, he has reported on civil war and ethnic. He has been published in many international publications such as Newsweek/Japan, Newsweek en Espanol, TIME Magazine, Business Week/Latin America, GEO Germany, Neue Revue, Lufthansa Magazine and more. Currently he is based and home in Mexico City.
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David McLain/Aurora
America loves to eat. Whether its carefully aged Prosciutto, Genera Tao's chicken, or a french fry sandwich, no fear exists. Take a quirky look at middle America's love affair with food through Pittsburgh Pennsylvania's Strip District, a place where people from diverse ethnic backgrounds come together to celebrate food and the art of eating.
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Raul Montanos/ASA/Aurora
Last year the Buenavista Palace was restored and opened for the long anticipated Picasso Museum, in Picasso's home town of Malaga, Spain.
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Photographs by José Azel
In 1853 the middle of Manhattan became a great public park. This year Central Park turns 150 years old. But there's more...
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Pascal Maitre/Cosmos/Aurora
The Malagasy proverb claims: "They who drink the water from the Manangareza river always come back to Madagascar". Read on…
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Joanna Pinneo/Aurora
Tour the great expanse of the Sonoran desert-- blanketing the earth from Southern Arizona to California, and deep into the Mexican states of Sonora and the peninula of Baja California. A dessicated land of muted
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David McLain/Aurora
Birth place of the Bungee jump, land of mist and ice, from vineyards to caves and glaciers an adventurer's paradise.
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Jeff Jacobson/Aurora
For Americans and visitors from other countries, these monuments embody the principles of freedom our founding fathers dreamed of and a nation has fought for.
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Adrian Bailey/Aurora
Adrian Bailey and writer David Bristow attempt South Africa's largest range known as the Dragon's Mountain. Full Text Available For License.
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Torsten Andreas Hoffman/Aurora
In the summer of 2001 laif photographer T. A. Hoffman finished work on his large format New York calendar and noticed a predominance of World Trade Towers in the images.
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David McLain/Aurora
Follow an expedition through the winding path of the Tatshenshini river in British Columbia. The river runs through cool green mountains and ice blue glaciers.
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Hugh Brown/IPN/Aurora
Hugh Brown is a landscape photographer based in northern Australia spending much of his time traveling the north wilderness areas of the country. This is one of this country's most spectacular places. It is also incredibly harsh and dangerous. On numerous occasions Hugh has encountered trouble. Yet, Hugh believes that challenging circumstances teach one lessons that few other forums can offer, particularly the value of life.
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Scott S. Warren/Aurora
In Cuba politics and necessity have conspired to create a living snapshot of America's golden age of automobiles.
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Chris Anderson/Aurora
The Sahara's Ténéré is a chunk of the planet gone dead, 154,000 square miles [398,860 square kilometers] of nothing-except for faith, war, salt, beer, speed … and an urgent sense of what it is to be alive.
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Photographs by Randy Olson and Melissa Farlow
Buscas algo un poco diferente? Visite una isla carribeana lleno de historia, musica y corazon.
Journey to Cuba!
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Nina Berman/Aurora
In Manhattan's Meat Packing District, the theme changes every night but generally a mix of fetish, drag queens, and goth rockers take the streets and clubs.
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