Joël Dranthia is an economist with a passion for travel. His heritage spans three continents (Europe, Africa, and Central America), which has instilled in him a deep appreciation for the blending of cultures. Passionate about Japan, the Caribbean, and Africa, he explores the common threads between cultures through poetry. Besides photography, his other interests include writing, film, and music. For the past few years, he has been writing poetry, searching for the humanism that lies dormant within the human soul.