Joan Pinto Articles

The Joys of Travelling on a Discounted Ticket

The lower price of a staff air ticket is not always the glory it appears to be. Saying goodbye three times due to missed flights kind of ruins the touching moment.

Tea in Manali (1 of 2) – Tibet, Asia

The yak stared at me, unblinking. On my knees, I saw myself reflected in the grey-black, glassy eyes, the size of little globes. I shivered.

Two minutes ago I had visions of shooting him. Now, with his huge head and horns inches from my face, I tried to creep backwards. He watched my every movement. Then [...]

Slow Train from Igatpuri (2 of 2) – India, Asia

I studied the crowd and saw a 4-year-old girl sit in a 14-year-old’s lap, who in turn sat in her grandmother’s lap. How does one get off the train? I wondered, looking around. The woman opposite reassured me: “Don’t worry, it will empty out at Kalyan – the next big station. These women take their [...]

Slow Train from Igatpuri (1 of 2) – India, Asia

When riding in the “ladies compartment” do not drop your sandals on the snack plate. Trust Joan Pinto on this one. And men? Stick to your own car. It’s safer.

Joan Pinto: BootsnAll Photojournalist

Joan was born in India and has lived there all her crazy life.
She's a life-nomad. Began as an engineer, veered into advertising, quit her job as copywriter two years ago to freelance. Now she writes articles for mags and short stories with endings she can't decide on, travels, races the dog and deadlines, drinks [...]