Airports as non-places of inequality

Even though many people wonโ€™t pay much attention to it, I think itโ€™s hard to ignore the often colourful and uniquely designed carpets in airports in Southeast Asia. It became a thing to photograph the carpets and let my Instagram followers guess which country I arrived in when I travelled regularly in 2019.  In The … Continue reading Airports as non-places of inequality

Balinese culture isnโ€™t dying, but itโ€™s still worth our attention.

More than ever, digital nomads are flocking to Bali on the promise of modern comforts and affordable luxury. Unfortunately, whatโ€™s left behind in this frenzy of familiarity is the experience of what made this island extraordinary to begin with, its culture. By Alexander H. Pflaum Shifting interests Crafted by centuries of isolation, Balinese Hinduism is … Continue reading Balinese culture isnโ€™t dying, but itโ€™s still worth our attention.