The Archive:

Welcome to the archive - where curiosity and adventure collide. Here you can explore travel tales, photography, and some of the research I’ve done over the past few years. Whether I am uncovering ancient histories, exploring cultures, or sharing unique stories from my journeys - each post invites you to discover the world from new perspectives. Join me as I explore, learn, and share the world one story at a time.

Where the dragons still breathe, we stand too close
Shanenn Maher Shanenn Maher

Where the dragons still breathe, we stand too close

On Komodo Island, the line between reverence and spectacle blurs. I watched dragons move through the heat of an ancient world while crowds pressed in for selfies—each click a reminder of how easily awe becomes performance. This piece reflects on the uneasy choreography between humans, dragons, and the economy that binds them.

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