Chefchaouene, Morocco
Chefchaouen, in northwest Morocco, is known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town, where leather and weaving workshops line the steep cobbled lanes.
Hà Nội, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Pedalling through the city from early morning through late night, bicycles weighed down with fresh produce, street vendors are an indispensable thread in the visual fabric of Hanoi.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires’ café culture invites lingering. Sitting at a table sipping a cortado offers an unhurried opportunity to reflect on the day—and to catch up with the news.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The dizzying Vietnamese capital is a dynamic city that rarely sleeps. To keep up, you have to grab moments of rest wherever and whenever you find them.
New York, New York
On a rain-slicked night the cacophony of Times Square—its flashing billboards and densely packed skyscrapers—can easily evoke the neo-noir world of Blade Runner.
London, England
Modern skyscrapers tower over the City of London, but, at ground level, find vestiges of the historic financial district’s past in architecture from the Georgian, medieval and even Roman eras.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The capital of multicultural Nepal is crowded with Hindu and Buddhist temples—many of them architectural marvels. Their sheer number earns Kathmandu the nickname “City of Temples.”
Maputo, Mozambique
In Mozambique weddings, “the families of the bride and groom wear different clothes, each with its own patterns,” explains Silva; “women and men on each side use the same pattern.”
Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, Japan
The geisha districts of Kanazawa are hundreds of years old. Taxis have a shorter history in the city but, as across Japan, old and new elegantly coexist.
Pagani, Italy
Each Easter, residents of Pagani, Campania drape their best sheets from balconies and throw pieces of paper into the air. Here it creates the appearance of a star-studded sky.
Germany
You don’t have to look far for a cool retreat during Germany’s hot summers. Outdoor swimming pools are an integral feature of German life, from big cities to tiny villages.
Austin, Texas
Austin’s annual South By Southwest festival may be hipster central, but Texan traditions, here in the shape of a good old fashioned cowboy, hold firm.
Tokyo, Japan
The always-bustling streets of Tokyo are at their calmest on snow-blanketed winter nights. This is the time to slow down and absorb a muted but ever-thrilling cityscape.
New York, New York
The silhouettes and shadows of commuters passing through Grand Central Station transform an early-morning scramble into an elegant dance movement.
Seoul, South Korea
Stumble down a back alley in Seoul and get a glimpse into a whole new world. This restaurant’s back windows showed Esseiva “a side that we do not see often.”
Masqat, Oman
Oman’s main mosque, the imposing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque dominates the Muscat skyline but a delicate beauty is found in the intricate details and decorative touches of its interior.
New York, New York
Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown is the biggest in the United States, so, naturally, Lunar New Year celebrations are a riot of colour and festivities, from parades to silly string battles.
München, Germany
The vibrant orange of a city sanitation worker’s uniform and matching broom adds a pop of colour to this shadowy Munich street scene.
Chefchaouene, Morocco
Although images of travellers posing against Chefchaouen’s blue-hued buildings are ubiquitous, more natural moments can still found, such as this image of a local man wearing typical dress.
Jaipur, India
At golden hour, says Yip, Jaipur is truly the Pink City. “Soft rays cast from the late-afternoon sun permeate every corner, bringing out shades of red and pink.”
New Delhi, India
Jaipur’s astronomical observation site of Jantar Mantar was built by Jai Singh II for the purpose of observing celestial bodies. This image captures a visitor distracted by more earthly interests.
Cusco, Peru
Cosmopolitan Cuzco is the former capital of the Inca empire, but the influence of Spanish conquistadors has made the city equally famous for its almost endless Catholic festivals and processions.
Cape Town, South Africa
BoKaap’s colorful buildings are instantly recognisable symbols of Cape Town. Michael recommends visiting in late afternoon when “warm sunlight spills down alleys and makes the houses glow with vibrant colour.”
Kolkata, India
Amid its noise and choked traffic, India’s second-largest city offers quiet reflection. These sisters are walking from Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa.
