Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA

Lots of people drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day; but, how many people sport a green beard? Holidays mean different things to different people, but they present everyone with the chance to be creative. [2019]

Naco, Sonora, Mexico

Here's to St. Martin de Porres and the barbers who cut my hair in 2018: in Naco, Mexico, and Key West, FL; Hobbs, NM, Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Seaford, DE; Port Royal, SC, and Quebec City, Canada; Flint, MI, Elk City, OK, and Mary Esther, FL, where I got my hair cut off on the Mary Esther Cut Off. St. Martin de Porres? He's the patron saint of barbers! [2018]

Bath, England, UK

Mr. G is playing the role of good citizen by running in the Bath Half-Marathon to make money for his favorite charity, which seems to be a school. What is going to get him through? Lots of caffeine. [2015]

Havana, Cuba

Cuba installed a new President last week. No, it wasn't this guy. But, it might as well have been: 'cause Raoul is still on the scene and remains head of the Cuban Communist Party. Will the time ever come when Cuba is Castro-free? As for this companero and his tat, it looks like he would have been a revolutionary had he been around in the 1950s. [2014]

Marrakech, Morocco

Think ancient history is irrelevant? Tell that to these girls on Jma El Fina in Marrakech. They just got their hands adorned with henna, continuing an artform that goes back to the Bronze Age. Henna is a dye made from the leaves of the henna shrub. [2017]

Jogjakarta, Indonesia

There must be a survival advantage to skin art. When the 5000 year old "iceman" was discovered in the Alps, he had tattoos all over his body. Today, tattoos are just as popular, even on the other side of the planet. This one looks very Javanese. [2016]

Cohimar, Cuba

Early March and chilly: even in Cuba! It may seem like a blush of boys (maybe 10 total), but they have been joined by one lone girl. Out they swam into the cold waters of the Bay of Cohimar and then quickly returned to the rocky shoreline, all supervised by a responsible father figure. Up the escalera they scamper, one step closer to being adults. [2017]

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK

"Proper proud Welsh!" That was his answer. The question was: "Are you a Welshman?" And, then, he bared the evidence: He pulled up his sleeve and there was the Welsh Dragon. [2015]

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

What would you call him? (A) Tattooed dude. (B) Hunk in trunks. (C) Beach brisket. (More than one answer is acceptable.)  One thing you know for sure: He has a heart. See how easy it is to look into his chest cavity? [2013]

San Francisco, California, USA

What is so appealing about skin art? (a) It attracts attention. (b) It signals tribal loyalty. (c) It preps you for your first tattoo. (More than one answer is acceptable.) He may be too young to get a real tat, but he's not too young for some body paint. [1994]

Pisté, Yucatan, Mexico

The Maya aesthetic continues to be on display in Yucatan.  In fact, it has become one of the defining aesthetics of Mexican culture. Warrior? Yes, judging from the war paint. Wouldn't you be afraid if you saw something like that (perhaps from the more powerful spirit world) coming after you? [2013]