Picsean Travel - Inaugural Edition

JULY 2010

Hidden treasures of Cabilao Deep beneath the waters of the South Pacific, we stumble upon a psychedelic, fantasy world of colors

Magical Morocco Snail soup, Tangines and Mint Tea! Soak in the exotic flavors of Marrakech in the heart of its bustling Medina

Solitude in Semporna Living the life of a sea gypsy requires a true love for laziness. Let’s move!

Lost in Antelope Canyon

Hiking in Cameron Highlands

India’s Blue-eyed city

Chasing colors in Guatemala

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featured contributors Picsean members whose work has been featured in this edition

postcards Fleeting travel moments captured in a snapshot

the hidden treasures of cabilao Are you in need of a psychedelic experience underwater?

magical morocco Snail soup, Tangines and Mint Tea is all we need here

solitude in semporna Laziness is good! Live life like a sea gypsy in Semporna

hiking the mystery trail The captivating beauty of Cameron Highlands

lost in antelope Dare to step into world’s rarest natural wonder

yonder blue The secrets behind the mesmerizing blue of Jodhpur

chasing colors in chichi Colors run amok in the most unusual market in Central America

The Horseshoe point, Colorado river, Arizona Think native cowboys, ghost towns, great train robberies, infamous outlaws, and you think of the Arizona you have read of in books. But take a deep breath, dab on some sun block, put on your best hat and you know that you’ve stepped into the famous American Wild West, which is famous, not for its raw ruthlessness, but for its spectacular natural wonders and feisty living. Hike up Arizona’s orange sand hills and look down from the dizzying height into the emerald green waters of the Horseshoe River bend as it heads towards the Grand Canyon.

Photo by Harry Kikstra

Feature: Treasures of Cabilao

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The hidden treasures of

Cabilao

Glowing anemones, Pygmy seahorses, and Blushing coral colonies - Marine Photojournalist, Ethan Daniels, spirals into a psychedelic fantasy deep under the waters of Cabilao Island, Southern Philippines.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ETHAN DANIELS

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What is the secret behind this sea anemone’s beautiful luminescence that lures more than just sea creatures?

Feature: Treasures of Cabilao mountainous areas of the Atlas and Rif mountain ranges. While the yellow patches represent the great Sahara desert, which is mostly uninhabited.

The mountainous areas of present day Morocco are inhabited by a semi-nomadic tribe called the Berber (Imazighen) who have lived in Morocco for over 4000 years. A majority of present day Moroccans are direct descendents of the Berbers.

In the North, Morocco stretches to vast expanses of fertile agricultural lands, forests and lush green meadows. The proximity of The Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea has drawn Romans, Arabs, Spaniards and French through the ages.

Today, travelers and regular visitors open their eyes to a culture and lifestyle they could never experience anywhere else. In the heart of this strange land, there is something

In this part of the world the mosques don’t have any onion shaped domes rather they have tall minarets for everyone. Extreme adventure seekers swear by the Sahara desert or high Atlas mountain treks while sun worshipers relax by the coastal retreats, but Morocco remains a class apart. Where else can you get lost in the narrow winding lanes of medieval cities full of unusual new sights and remarkable architecture? Or run along twisting streets by endless shops and countless wares? Choose from an array of spices, ceramic pots, wooden chests, baskets, perfume,

facilities and soak in the freshness of

shoes, kaftans, jewelry to hand woven carpets. If you are a luxury lover, book yourself a spot in a Riad, the exotic traditional houses in Marrakech. There are other surprises too. If you are tired, and long for some exclusivity, pay a visit to one of the city’s outstanding golf courses, superb snow skiing

modern Casablanca, the culturally

a pleasant Mediterranean climate – Ibn Battuta’s Morocco has it all.

When in Morocco, its mythical spirit suffices, a world of its own, entrapped in its own beauty – The Djemaa el Fna and the captivating souks of the red medieval city of Marrakech, the vast sandy beaches of Agadir and Essaouira, the magnificent mosques and trendy cafes of rich Fez with its mysterious medians, the international film festivals, the luxurious traditional houses converted into exotic hotels and mouth watering Moroccan food – and gently embraces you.

The Hassan II mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Here in Casablanca, it stands tall against blue skies.

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Living the life of a sea-gypsy in Semporna, Malaysia, requires a love for laziness.

PHOTOS BY ALEX GOH, CATHERINE CHONG AND CK NG

CATHERINE CHONG

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Hiking the

Mystery Trail Lush greenness, cool weather, fresh tea, scones, strawberries and butterfly farms – Cameron Highlands is enough to lure anyone away from the hustle and bustle of living in central Kuala Lumpur. Located about 214 kms north of KL city, in the state of Pahang, Cameron Highlands is the highest area on the mainland, and one of the few regions that enjoys lovely, cool weather throughout the year.

CK NG

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A few minutes past six in the morning, the sun rises in the distance and gently illuminates a magnificent maze of blue - deserts, royalty, craft, and culture. Every corner of Jodhpur springs alive in breathless beauty and a regal touch of old world charm. Intrigued by the uniform color of this ancient city, I spiral through winding lanes and cobbled streets on a journey to the ends of history.

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