Photography

One of the things we love most about Santiago is that it is a city of public art. The city is filled with sculptures – here are some of our favorite Santiago sculptures.

The streets of Buenos Aires are a canvas for some of the most vibrant urban art in the world. Check out the incredible pieces we recently spotted on our recent Graffitimundo tour.

We’re all shook up about this week’s Polaroid – the Elvis statue in Memphis, Tennessee!

Nicaragua’s Ometepe Island is the largest fresh-water island in the world, formed by two volcanoes which jut out of Lake Nicaragua. Major changes are happening here as a result of tourism, but beyond the newly paved road, the traditional village life on Ometepe remains…for now.

Nicaragua rocks, literally. Yes, we did love Nicaragua that much, but actually we are talking about the fact that each evening, Nicaraguans around the country, gather together with friends and family, either in their front room or even outside, and rock the evening away in their rocking chairs.

The night markets in Thailand are every foodie’s dream: plenty of cheap, delicious dishes cooked up on the side of the road!

Nicaraguan presidential elections take place in 2011, and the people here are passionate politicos. Check out this house painted in full support for Daniel Ortega and the FSLN Sandinista party.

Check out the basket, made out of….Rooster? Yes, we found Rooster Baskets in Masaya, Nicaragua.

The best way to see Malta? Hire a car! You can see most of the island in a day, it is cheap and you’ll get to experience authentic island life, fishing villages and stunning beaches!

This week’s Polaroid features the medieval mountain town of Barga in northern Italy.