Into the Arctic: A Journey with the Nomadic Nenets of Yamal Peninsula There are few places on Earth that evoke a sense of remoteness quite like Yamal. In the language of the nomadic Nenets people, Yamal means “the end of the world.” And indeed,…
Batonu Horsemen of Benin The Wild West of West Africa As we ventured deep into a remote village in Benin, the anticipation of meeting the legendary Bariba Horsemen (also known as the Batonou horsemen) hung in the air. Stories had painted vivid pictures in…
The Wild beauty of Northern Kenya Photographing the tribes of Northern Kenya on tour with FROST Northern Kenya is a land of contrasts—where lush highlands give way to vast deserts and where deep traditions remain untouched by time. Our latest photography expedition took us on…
Côte d’Ivoire Unpacked with Tour LEADER KIRSTEN FROST Where is the Ivory Coast? Many people probably won’t be able to point out exactly where Côte d’Ivoire is located on a map, so lets start there. Cote d’Ivoire is located in West Africa, along the…
Exploring the Hand-Made Industries of Côte d’Ivoire: A Journey of Craftsmanship and Culture Côte d’Ivoire, a land of rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions, is a treasure trove for those who appreciate the art of handmade craftsmanship. On a photographic tour through this West…
Cultural Diversity Traveling through Northern Kenya is an experience that lingers long after the journey ends. It is a place where landscapes shift dramatically—from the turquoise expanse of Lake Turkana to the stark beauty of the Chalbi Desert and the rugged, green peaks of…
Astrid is a talented photographer, and valued FROST Photo Tours guest. Below she recounts her experiences on tour in Benin with us. Sacred Masks and Voodoo Festival with FROST PHOTO TOURS By Astrid Bluemel Benin, West-Africa. Not your average tourist destination, that’s exactly what…
Healing Hands Photo Book Blog Post by Petya Bartosch about her book titled Healing Hands. This book is a celebration of different cultural healing practices and rituals in the most remote corners of the African continent. Most importantly, it is a personal journey of…
Côte d’Ivoire’s architectural Magnificence Nestled in the heart of Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d’Ivoire, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is an extraordinary marvel of faith and architecture. This stunning edifice not only embodies deep religious devotion but also reflects the…
An Afternoon with a Voodoo Priest Text and images by Petya Bartosch As we first entered the Voodoo Priest’s dark consultation room, we had to walk in backward. This ritual ensured the spirits of the ancestors and divinities saw us before we saw them,…