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"India has a mythical dimension capable of hosting the sublime and the dismal so close to each other as faces of the same coin. The country remains a timeless spectacle filled with vibrant festivals, indelible history, deeply rooted religious manifestation and a formidable society; all of which have resisted against the unwavering passage of time. Traveling in India, however, can overwhelm anyone less familiar with its reality. After several days in the country, travelers from anywhere in the world find themselves grappling with a cultural, spiritual and existential shock so powerful that it can leave any mortal at odds."



"I wanted to write about the India I love, focusing less on its remarkable architecture, savory cuisine or alluring touristic destinations, but rather, on my interaction with a country unlike anything else. My intention was to encapsulate the experience of the bemused traveler who could not control his dread, panic, joy, intrigue and hope as he explored a country which leaves all who visit speechless."

Radu Polizu



Slay demons during the Tiji festival in Mustang. Bathe with the nude babas in the Ganges during Khumb Melah. Pray with the pilgrims on the kora around Mount Kailash.

Hike in frozen Patagonia, roam the enigmatic Easter Island, climb the heights of Machu Picchu. Swim with the giant turtles in Galapagos.

Day dream in the enchanting Havana. Feel dwarfed in the shadow of Uluru in Australia. Meditate in a Zen temple in Kyoto.

Wonder at the reclining Buddha of Bangkok, the golden spires of Burma, the vast ruins of Angkor Wat, the floating markets of the Mekong, the tranquility of Luang Prabang.

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FlyingMonk Documentaries

DOCUMENTARIES

FlyingMonk’s independent long-form documentaries explore significant cultural destinations around the world seen through the eyes of independent travelers. These videos cover all cultural aspects of a destination, from architecture to religion, ethnicity, customs, festivals, people, etc.

FlyingMonk Books

BOOKS

Travels weave stories that if not laid on paper quickly are getting lost in the creases of the mind from where they may stubbornly refuse to come out. We gathered lots of stories during our many travels and we finally were able to put just a fraction of them on paper and gather them in books.

FlyingMonk Clips

CLIPS

FlyingMonk Films licenses raw footage and edited clips from various locations around the world.
 This line of products is oriented towards broadcasters as well as to travel-oriented businesses in need of web content, multimedia presentations, YouTube channels, or social media platforms.

FlyingMonk Images

IMAGES

FlyingMonk Films licenses travel images from all over the world for an entire range of projects from broadcast to the web. The images albums displayed on site show just a sample selection of the large inventory of images for that particular destination that we have in our extensive library.