The first cemetary is a Moslem one in Tripoli, Lebanon. Not rich but taken care off with the traditional plants put in. [Show as slideshow] ... Read More »

Of course, every day I experience many things which are rather strange. Following 5 little stories which hopefully come across as fun as I experienced them. My first entry into this category. Güri is a girl from India and she can not deny it. She looks Indian. Now, knowing India, you know that their... Read More »

Wow, I did a typical tourist thing for 2 days in a row. Arriving at the hotel in Hama not late but in darkness, I met Maren from Germany who just signed in for a guided tour the next day and so did I. I would spend the next 3 days with her and I would not manage to see Hama in daylight. We went for a... Read More »

I am 2 weeks into the trip now and I have met quiet a number of people. Besides the “where are you from?” and the “what are you doing (student or job)” the age is always of interest. It enables to put you in a box, compare with themselves and judge on what to think about you. I am never guessed... Read More »

Exactly one week ago, just 168 hours back, I was running through Beirut. With the events of those 168 hours I could already fill a book. Trying to keep it to just a couple pages will be the great task for now. The pictures attached, if I manage to do that, will be in the order of events. I had to come... Read More »