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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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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How to find authentic good food
Finding good food in Italy can be a real trick, especially for foreigners. In Rome for example, it is a fact that in the historic centre most restaurants, trattorie and…
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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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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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Tianjin: the city with no past
It was a very hot day in Beijing and I wished to avoid the crowds and explore something new, different. Like Tianjin. The city with no past. Or almost… Tianjin,…
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Unaddressed Costa Rica
Street directions are quite important, they are significant in order to get to places on time so that we won’t miss a movie, or a date, they’re important especially if…
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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…