Travel and Culture

Photo journal: Low tide, last last in St Ives

Low tide harbourside in St Ives. Boats are left stranded cast aside by the retreating waves. Pink and orange buoys float on the sand and ropes draped with lengths of frilly seaweed dissect the beach. Thick iron chains protrude through the sand like varicose veins. A thin layer of water remains atop most of the… Continue reading Photo journal: Low tide, last last in St Ives

Travel and Culture

Belize: Menstruation, Myths and Taboos 

Belizean customs very often focus on blood. You will hear people talking about ‘strong blood’, ‘bad blood’ and ‘weak blood’. This life giving liquid, gives life to many customs. It is only logical therefore that a topic such as menstruation, involving the monthly passing of blood, will be surrounded with customs and taboos. Coming from… Continue reading Belize: Menstruation, Myths and Taboos