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Orangutans in Bukit Lawang: Meeting The Real King Louie
Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 9/7/18 Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 9/7/18

Orangutans in Bukit Lawang: Meeting The Real King Louie

Just when we thought this was the highlight of our jungle tour, there he was, a massive full grown male orangutan chilling on jungle swing…

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Improve Your Travel Photography: Portrait and People
Photography, Guides & Tips Joris Hermans 9/5/18 Photography, Guides & Tips Joris Hermans 9/5/18

Improve Your Travel Photography: Portrait and People

If you want to do travel photography right, you have to photograph people…

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On A Train From Bandung To Yogyakarta
Photo Essays, Indonesia Joris Hermans 8/28/18 Photo Essays, Indonesia Joris Hermans 8/28/18

On A Train From Bandung To Yogyakarta

I love to take the train when traveling. Most of the times it's cheap, comfortable and you get to meet the locals and experience daily life…

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VIDEO: One Minute in Malaysia
Malaysia, Video Joris Hermans 8/20/18 Malaysia, Video Joris Hermans 8/20/18

VIDEO: One Minute in Malaysia

A short travel video of Malaysia through the eyes of a photographer. We explored Malaysia and especially Kuala Lumpur for well over a month…

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Our Island Earthquake Experience [Gili Air - Lombok 2018]
Stories, Photo Essays, Indonesia JWD 8/19/18 Stories, Photo Essays, Indonesia JWD 8/19/18

Our Island Earthquake Experience [Gili Air - Lombok 2018]

It's weeks after but we still jump when we hear loud noises or when someone moves the couch or bed... Here’s our experience of the earthquake on Gili Air.

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Sunrise At Mount Bromo - Hiking To Another Planet
Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 8/9/18 Indonesia, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 8/9/18

Sunrise At Mount Bromo - Hiking To Another Planet

If you want to see the sunrise over Mount Bromo you'll have to make a little effort as it requires getting up around 3:00 am and hiking up a hill to one of the viewpoints. Yeah, having to get up in the middle of the night kind of sucks…

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Mighty Mount Bromo: A Hike To Satan's Roar
Photo Essays, Indonesia Joris Hermans 8/1/18 Photo Essays, Indonesia Joris Hermans 8/1/18

Mighty Mount Bromo: A Hike To Satan's Roar

What an amazing experience that was. Walking towards the volcanos surrounded by an out of this world, deserted landscape with no one around, only a few motorcycles on the distance...

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The Best All-round Camera Bag For Travel: Think Tank
Gear, Travel Gear Joris Hermans 7/20/18 Gear, Travel Gear Joris Hermans 7/20/18

The Best All-round Camera Bag For Travel: Think Tank

Want to travel the world or just around town? This is the perfect camera bag for the job.

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6 Photos of Hotel & Guesthouse Rooms in Cambodia
Cambodia Joris Hermans 7/15/18 Cambodia Joris Hermans 7/15/18

6 Photos of Hotel & Guesthouse Rooms in Cambodia

The next part of my ongoing series of photos of guesthouses and hotel rooms…

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Off The Beaten Path Street Photography: From Hat Yai with Love
Photo Essays, Thailand, Inspiration & Motivation Joris Hermans 7/11/18 Photo Essays, Thailand, Inspiration & Motivation Joris Hermans 7/11/18

Off The Beaten Path Street Photography: From Hat Yai with Love

I love street photography but somehow I often don't like to shoot in large Asian cities. Hat Yai was different…

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48 Hours in Cambodia's Friendly Capital: Phnom Penh
Cambodia, Stories Joris Hermans 7/4/18 Cambodia, Stories Joris Hermans 7/4/18

48 Hours in Cambodia's Friendly Capital: Phnom Penh

“Phnom Penh, capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers”. When I read that description I immediately got excited about visiting this leafy South-East Asian city.

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Street Photography with a Digital Medium Format Camera
Photography, Inspiration & Motivation Joris Hermans 6/28/18 Photography, Inspiration & Motivation Joris Hermans 6/28/18

Street Photography with a Digital Medium Format Camera

“You're doing it wrong.” That's basically the reaction I get when people – without having seen my photos – learn I use a medium format camera for almost every kind of photography…

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Exploring The Mekong: On The Lookout For The Irrawaddy Dolphins
Stories, Cambodia JWD 6/26/18 Stories, Cambodia JWD 6/26/18

Exploring The Mekong: On The Lookout For The Irrawaddy Dolphins

We parked our motorbike and by the time we bought tickets for the boat, a tour bus full of Chinese tourists arrived at the site... then another... and another! Our worst nightmare…

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8 Photos of Hotel and Guesthouse Rooms in Thailand
Thailand Joris Hermans 6/19/18 Thailand Joris Hermans 6/19/18

8 Photos of Hotel and Guesthouse Rooms in Thailand

Hotel rooms, aren't they something. Especially when you're traveling long term you'll get to know what's really important about the room you'll be staying in…

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The Hidden Beaches of Koh Lanta: Where Days Turn Into Weeks
Thailand, Stories Joris Hermans 6/14/18 Thailand, Stories Joris Hermans 6/14/18

The Hidden Beaches of Koh Lanta: Where Days Turn Into Weeks

Koh Lanta is an amazing place to stay if you need to rest up. There's a relaxed vibe; the locals are super friendly and you’ll find beautiful unspoiled beaches…

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Keeping Your Camera And Valuables Safe While Traveling: Pacsafe Travelsafe
Gear, Travel Gear, Travel Joris Hermans 6/10/18 Gear, Travel Gear, Travel Joris Hermans 6/10/18

Keeping Your Camera And Valuables Safe While Traveling: Pacsafe Travelsafe

Ok, I was sceptic at first too when I read about the Travelsafe. I was looking for something to keep my camera safe in different situations and the internet gave me...

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7 Photos of Budget Hotel Rooms in Laos
Laos Joris Hermans 6/5/18 Laos Joris Hermans 6/5/18

7 Photos of Budget Hotel Rooms in Laos

Part 2 of The Hotel Room Files: Laos.

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Is The Best Travel Camera Medium Format?
Gear, Photography Joris Hermans 6/2/18 Gear, Photography Joris Hermans 6/2/18

Is The Best Travel Camera Medium Format?

I'm getting a lot of questions about why and how I manage to travel with a heavy medium format camera. Someone even called me a beast being able to lug it around! I'm not but here's why I travel with it!

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The Traveling Monks at Vat Phou [Mountain Temple]
Laos, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 5/29/18 Laos, Photo Essays, Stories JWD 5/29/18

The Traveling Monks at Vat Phou [Mountain Temple]

Vat Phou in Laos has been around for centuries. It was built at the base of mount Phu Kao and supposed to be older than Ankor in Cambodia. To reach the shrine you have to take on a set of uneven stone stairs that are sinking into the mountain…

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My 5 Favorite Pictures From Laos and Their Stories
Laos, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 5/24/18 Laos, Photo Essays, Stories Joris Hermans 5/24/18

My 5 Favorite Pictures From Laos and Their Stories

Laos has a relaxed vibe like no other country in the world and there’s amazing nature and cities to explore. Here’s a selection of my favorite pictures from Laos and their stories.

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