Many dreams hovered over Eritrea, once. Its capital, Asmara, was the illusion of an African Rome that would have replicated a city’s glamour and flair. Mussolini dreamt of transforming Asmara…
State of Eritrea, State of Decay
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Africa’s Best Kept Secret
Scenically captivating, historically intriguing, culturally inspiring, Eritrea is Africa’s best kept secret and one of the world’s last most secretive countries. If you’re looking for a place that will put…
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My Caravan experience
In the 17th century, the Persian king Shah Abbas built tactical caravan inns to shelter and provide food and safety to merchants, traders, travelers and pilgrims on the Silk Road.…
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Mar Saba Monastery
This is the Id-Deir Mar Saba, Monastry of St. Sabas, located in the Judean Desert. Founded 483 CE by Saint Sabbas from Cappadocia, Greece, this Greek Orthodox monastery is the…
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Dark Side of Mexico
I have been living in Mexico for almost four years to this date. I grew to enjoy and love this country as my home. After four years of life experience,…
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The Dead Sea Mystery
Here’s a little something about me: to me nothing is more mysterious than ancient religious secret scrolls. Hidden pages torn out for some reason, papyruses found in a lonely cave.…
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Maternity in North Korea
My journey in North Korea included the unusual visit to a hospital. The maternity hospital Choson Gul (평양산원) in the outskirts of Pyongyang. To this day I still don’t quite…
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Sinking Mexico City
Mexico City. One of the biggest and most attractive cities in the world. Filled with young and cultural vibe, Mexico City has an abundance of fascinating architecture, modern in design…
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Dangerous Landing
Have you ever been to Tegucigalpa? If you haven’t, let me tell you one thing: if you fly there it will be a landing you will never forget. It will…
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The Arirang Mass Games of North Korea
The Arirang Mass Games are the most beautiful (and controversial) choreographed performance I have ever seen. An acrobatic, dance and gymnastic show involving up to 100,000 participants in Pyongyang’s 150,000-seater May Day…