Photo Essay: Travel Patterns

ByArienne
What to see and do in Malaysia.
Part of the exterior of Masjid Negara (the National Mosque of Malaysia). Kuala Lumpur.

It’s easy to get caught up in the sweeping landscapes, stunning architecture, and colourful cultures when we’re traveling. I know, I do it all the time! But sometimes the beauty of a destination lies in the details. It’s not until we stop and take a moment to really look at a place that the character of a destination can shine through. Over the past couple of years, I made a point to focus on and photograph the smaller aspects of travel and the results have been amazing. Below are some of my favourite abstract shots (if you will) of my time backpacking through Southeast Asia.

Travel Patterns
A bas-relief at Angkor Wat.
Window washers hard at work on a residential building in Shanghai.
Window washers hard at work on a residential building in Shanghai.
Religions in Asia
A worshiper at the Cao Dai Temple in Vietnam prays on the intricately tiled floor.
Umbrellas at the Night Market in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Umbrellas at the Night Market in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Ceiling architecture and design.
The ceilings of the four domes at the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Temples in Malaysia
A wall of Buddhas at the Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia.
Olympic buildings.
The Bird’s Nest in Beijing, China.
Markets in Laos.
An array of silver bracelets for sale in Laos.
A key ingredient to many Asian dishes.
A key ingredient in many Asian dishes.
Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
The structured roof on the Esplanade Theaters in Singapore.
Things to see and do in Vietnam.
One of the hallways in the Imperial Palace in Hue, Vietnam.
Things to see and do in Laos.
Elephant slippers for sale in Luang Prabang.
In Southeast Asia, nothing goes to waste.
In Southeast Asia, nothing goes to waste.
What to see and do in Malaysia.
Tiled Buddhas in Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia.
Sometimes this is your best transportation option in parts of Southeast Asia.
Lined up and ready to go!
The partitioned carpet at the Sultan Mosque in Singapore.
The partitioned carpet at the Sultan Mosque in Singapore.
Sea shells washed up on the shores of Penang, Malaysia.
Sea shells washed up on the shores of Penang, Malaysia.
What to see and do in Laos.
Coffee berries from the Bolaven Plateau in Laos.
Patchwork used to make the side of a hut in Laos.
Patchwork used to make the side of a hut in Laos.
Reclining Buddha in Thailand.
The back of the head of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, Thailand.
Street Food in Asia
Miniature fried eggs for sale at the Chatuchuk Market in Bangkok, Thailand.
Things to buy at a market in Asia.
A rainbow of Pashmina scarves sold at a market in Thailand.

 

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