What is Boom? Boom is losing your phone in the sand at the Dance Temple, thousands of Boomers raving on top of it. A new friend stops partying and spends hours in the dark helping you look. You decide to stop stressing and let go of anxiety... you laugh at the irony of ‘disconnect to connect’, written on the back of the Dharma Dragon newspaper. So, you go on an adventure with this new friend, time flies but Boom is a temporary infinity. It gets colder, you’re cloaked in a fresh dew that darkness brings. There’s a light that guides you to exactly where you need to be. Exploring, you lose track of time and stumble upon the humbling sight of the full moon blanketed in a midnight blue night’s sky, setting over the lake. Shimmering, it sends ripples across the almost still lake and goosebumps along your skin. It’s the perfect moment. You’re silenced by the beauty of the moon set and, together with your new friend, you huddle together to keep warm and watch it all. The moment is serendipitous. You’ve made a new connection; one that’s pure, raw. It happened so naturally that you barely even realised... What’s Boom, you ask? That’s just 12 hours of Boom. Photography: Diogo Baptista TXT: KGL
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My Caravan Stories is a photographic and storytelling project by Portuguese photographer Diogo Baptista, documenting life on the road in a custom-adapted van. Through his photos, Diogo captures the beauty of natural landscapes, cultural festivals, and moments of introspection, showcasing the freedom and simplicity of a nomadic lifestyle.
His work features stunning locations like the Vicentine Coast and Peneda-Gerês National Park, as well as vibrant festivals like the BOOM Festival. Each image is paired with personal stories, reflecting the beauty and challenges of life on the move. More than just a travel journal, My Caravan Stories celebrates the connection between nature, people, and the spirit of freedom. Diogo's project inspires others to consider the joys of living outside conventional boundaries. Diogo BaptistaMy Caravan Stories Archives
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