Photo Journals

The Ethereal Mermen of Borneo

Far from the pygmy elephants and orangutans, everyday life in Borneo bustles as it plays out in the communities living beyond the island's lush interior. Picking her way along rickety wooden piers and down bustling boardwalks, one photographer captures the textures of a coastal town

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In Search of White Gold: Tracing the Salt Pans of North Dalmatia, Croatia

The salt marshes of Croatia feed a rich culinary offering, with “white gold” seasoning everything from the soil in ancient olive groves to the area's award-winning cheeses

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Delays Possible: The Changing Face of Cambodia’s Capital

Phnom Penh’s residents live under an ever-changing skyline, as the city experiences transformative urban development. One photographer captures the impermanence of life in the permanently unfinished Cambodian city

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Keeping it Alive: The Violin Restorer Making Antique Strings Sing

In our new photo journal series, Keeping it Alive, we meet the people preserving fragments of cultural heritage across the world. This week, we duck into a dusty London workshop to meet a master luthier repairing antique European violins

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Life by the Bean: The Faces of Nicaragua’s Coffee Industry

One photographer explores Nicaragua’s coffee industry from bean to cup, narrating the story of our morning brew through colourful, evocative imagery

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Bittersweet Beauty: The Welsh Holiday Town Facing Rising Tides

Juxtaposing sweeping Welsh landscapes with intimate moments of everyday life, photographer Michael Ruane captures both the enticing beauty and the unsettling future of Fairbourne, the UK’s first climate-condemned town

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Costa Smeralda: Chasing Sardinia’s Old-School Luxury

The exclusive enclave of Europe’s moneyed elite, Costa Smeralda pairs old-school luxury with an abundance of natural beauty.

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Out of the Blue: The Ancient Craft of Indigo Dyeing

In southern India, an organic “seed to seam” service dyes threads and fabrics using naturally produced pigments to make one-of-a-kind artisan garments.

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Into the Kitchen: Snapshots of a Balinese Paon

Indonesian-Australian writer Tjok Maya Kerthyasa journeys from mist-cloaked mountains to sandy shores, encountering spice pastes, forest foraging and elaborate ceremonial celebrations, as she explores the kitchens of Bali for a new cookbook.

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Rare Talents: The Makers Keeping Britain’s Traditional Trades Alive

These artisans are keeping the workshop lights on for the British heritage trades on the brink of extinction. Step inside the studios of the UK’s wheelwrights, globemakers and sailmakers.

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Rocking the Kashmir: Dishing Up a Flavour of the Himalayan Trail

Travel through snow-capped peaks and lush meadows, from Kashmir to Ladakh, for a taste of the region’s kitchen culture. Leading the way is Chef Romy Gill MBE, serving up recipes and their backstories in her new book.

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Jaipur Joy: Postcards From The Pink City

Jaipur is a destination recognised for its rich history, with the dynamic spirit of its bustling bazaars and colourful markets pulling in the jet-set travellers of today

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Friends in High Places: the Parisian Parkour Collective Running the City’s Rooftops

A dynamic parkour and freerunning collective gives us a fresh perspective on the French capital.

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#CookForUkraine: How to Help the People of Ukraine

SUITCASE is supporting #CookForUkraine to raise vital funds, distributed via Unicef, for the communities affected by the ongoing invasion. Here’s how you can help by heading into your kitchen…