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HAENYEO WOMEN THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER JOSE JEULAND ART – TRAVEL - PHOTOGRAPHY. THESE THREE WORDS HAVE THEIR OWN INTERPRETATION OF HOW BEAUTY IS PORTRAYED BUT AMIDST THESE DIFFERENCES, THERE IS SOMETHING IN COMMON HERE – THE IMMERSION AND APPRECIATION OF LIFE.  As a travel photographer, I am always fascinated by different cultures and intrigued by what it means to lead a ‘local life’. As a professional triathlete, I am always motivated to push through boundaries, and to constantly scale new heights in this unconventional and adventurous career path. I constantly try to bring these two passions together and find a delicate balance between them – finding interesting places to photograph when I am attending races and challenging places to train when I am travelling for p...

This Indian Ocean paradise of tropical island beach and rich coral reefs is attracting visitors from all over the world to the splendour of its natural resources. The Maldives is a premier destination for adventure travellers and resort goers alike. Situated in the Indian Ocean off India’s southwest the Maldives is actually an archipelago of more than a thousand islands and coral atolls. This string of islands of The Republic of the Maldives covers an area of 300 Sq. kilometres of which 99% is sea and around 1% is island terra firma. The sea of the Maldives is home to one of the most diverse marine treasures in the world while the island coastal areas have held the scenic appeal that has attracted so many visitors to its lovely water playground. The Maldives is a collection of 26 atolls,...

To holiday away from the rush of everyday life to a mix of relaxing beaches and lively activities at cosmopolitan melting pot of Koh Samui is a transforming experience. This tropical destination is unique among its counterparts in thailand. Here budget traveller and wealthy holiday makers alike get the most out of this lavish and variety filled getaway. This island is situated in the Gulf of Thailand about 35 Km. northeast from the town of Surat Thani. Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket and is known as one of the oldest tourist destinations in Thailand. It has long been regarded as one of the most popular holiday destinations in Asia. This easily accessible destination is a site of majestic natural beauty. Koh Samui is home to lavish resorts and villas and it is a...

If you are nature lover and underwater aficionado a must on your bucket list should be a journey to the Raja Ampat Islands also known as the Amazon Forest under the sea. Located on the island of new guinea in Indonesia's west papua province, Raja Ampat is part of the coral trangle composed of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and East Timor. A diver’s paradise, this tropical archipelago covers 9.8 million acres of land and sea and is home to 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals, 540 types of corals and more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. According to Conservation International the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth with a diverse living library in the world for coral reef and underwate...

The Tabanan regency covers over 800 SQ. Kilometres through the centre of Bali and is widely regarded as the island's green belt'. The regency's administration sets high standards for Hotel and resort building and emphasis the importance of preserving the majority of the area's rural environment. As such Tabanan has become a fulfilling destination for those with an eye for a rolling landscape of paddy fields, forested hillides, Lakes and the market gardens of Bedugul. Tabanan is somewhat underrated as a tourist destination but besides its attractive rural aspects the regency has a lot of interesting historical sites that are well-worth visiting. There is a great deal to see and do within this interesting regency. My trip to Tabanan began with a visit to Jatiluwih, here beautiful rice terr...

On this trip my first port of call was Phuket, an island located in the Andaman Sea off Southern Thailand. I arrived here to enjoy some time out on this alluring and vibrant destination. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and is here that an unbeatable collection silky soft and white palm-lined beaches are to be had and where excellent snorkelling, dining and world-class luxury resorts are on offer every day. I arrived to clear sunny skies and cooling sea breezes; it was sheer paradise. This beautiful island has been one of Asia’s most popular beach destinations. Whether one is a world-class diver or just has a wont to spend time at a tropical getaway, Phuket is the place to be. Amazing scenery, striking tropical sunsets and warm blue sea await and promise to deliver some unforgettable...