Iran is a land of contrast and probably defies what most people think of it. Especially regarding women. Women who strongly belong to a silent yet strong rebellion motion for…
Un-Veiled Women: the rules
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What to Pack for a Dictatorship
Packing is a pickle, especially for people like me who tend to bring almost… every possible gadget. Packing for Europe is one thing, but what do you pack for a…
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Welcome to the Self-proclaimed Republic of Molossia
A true Micronation Did you know that the desolate and dry plains of Nevada hide a true gem that almost no one knows of? A self-proclaimed country within another country!…
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Looking for Tatooine
When George Lucas heard the name of Tataouine and visited the town he liked it so much that he felt the name inspired him to proclame Luke Skywalker’s home planet…
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The Witchcraft Sonora Market
Are you superstitious? Do you think you are followed by bad luck? Do you suspect your neighbour is trying to poison you? Harbouring revenge over your cheating wife or husband? Then this…
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People in North Korea
In North Korea you’ll find everyone: farmers, nurses, fishermen, secretaries, school kids with blue-buttons and red handkerchief uniforms, traffic police, sellers, librarians, old people and young people. People in North Korea are like…
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North Korea: before you go
Going to North Korea, at the time, was a fantastic revolutionary idea for traveling. A destination nobody would even consider. The most secretive and hermetic country on earth. North Korea,…
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The Stoic city of Belgrade
In Europe, many cities deserve the obvious attention that Rome, Paris and London have always enjoyed. But aside from the typical already too-beaten capitals and fancy sparkling towns, let’s discover…
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The Towers of Wind
Many things made and still make Persia famous today. Going along the line of Persian inventions, today we find the Towers of Wind 🙂 AKA the mother of air conditioning…
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The Forgotten Mexico: Chiapas
One can never generalise about cultures and countries in general. Least of all those countries with such diversities as Mexico. Chiapas rejoys in its beauty and fantastic colours, however, it is…