Who would’ve thought that one single word could be a never-ending source of debates and arguments? Before I answer that question, you should know that I’m talking about “change.” Now, back to the question. Change happens every day; it’s an unstable atom, an independent variable; we just don’t (always) see it coming, which is why we…
ماتنساش تبتسم: خمس دروس علمتهالي أثيوبيا
ترجمة: تسنيم عبدالله من كام شهر، بدأت أدور في جوجل على دول بشكل عشوائي، بحاول أشوف هاسافر فين بعد كدة؟ قابلني مقال بيتكلم عن الصخور الكنسية في لاليبيلا في أثيوبيا فقررت في ساعتها. اتواصلت مع شركة سياحة، جهزت للرحلة، حجزت تذكرتي، وبقيت مستعدة للسفر. كنت بعد الأيام لحد معاد طيارتي لأديس أبابا. بس لازم أقولكوا…
Don’t Forget to Smile: 5 Lessons Ethiopia Taught Me
A few months ago, I started google-ing random countries trying to figure out “where to next?” I came across a random article that briefly talked about the rock churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia and it was settled. I got in touch with a travel agent, planned my tour, booked my ticket, and was all set. I…
Be Kind… Always! What Cambodia and Vietnam taught me
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the Asian continent… and with good reason. The food, the people, the architecture… and the list goes on. It probably all started when my parents took me to Singapore at the age of six and I first encountered Buddhist art and architecture. This time I decided…
Beauty in Destruction:What I’ve Learned from Traveling through Eastern Europe
For the past four years I have enjoyed traveling solo, and when I look back to my first experience I can’t help but smile; it was definitely the beginning of a never-ending passion. Mind you, I was an avid traveler since I was a child, but I never dared to venture into the unknown world…
I don’t Travel alone because I am Sad but because I am Wild and Free
I remember the first time I decided to travel solo three years ago. I was dying to attend an Edvard Munch exhibition. And, needless to say, didn’t really find that many people (or anyone, for that matter) who was interested in Edvard Munch or Oslo, which was where the exhibition was being held. Having written…