Musawwarat es Sufra (or just Moswarat) is the largest temple complex dating back to the Meroitic Period in Sudan. It consists of two main parts — the Great Enclosure and the Lion Temple of Apedemak. The Great Enclosure, which was mostly built around the third century BC, is a vast structure consisting of low walls, … Continue reading
One war per country is usually enough, but in 1993 Bosnia had two on the go. Around Sarajevo and in the north and east, the Bosnian government was fighting the Serbs, who had pushed hundreds of thousands of Muslims out of their homes, killing tens of thousands in the process. The Serbs wanted to cut … Continue reading
While visiting places like Sai Island and Soleb, we stayed as guests in the home of a Nubian family. They’re a busy family, but they’re a very friendly family… That’s right, he is on two mobile phones at the same time: Have you noticed a Sudanese investment theme yet? It isn’t just this family either. … Continue reading
The pictures below were taken in the middle of nowhere in the Bayuda Desert in Sudan. And I really mean the middle of nowhere… We drove for hours cross-country to reach this point where we set up camp for the night. While we were setting up our camp, I noticed this hill (below) in the … Continue reading
What I had to endure to receive this: And to have this returned to me: But, it was worth it because now I can live and work freely in the following European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, … Continue reading
I had wanted to visit Cappadocia since reading an article about the region in high school. I saved the article and would be reminded of my desire to go every time I was going through my things. So, while it might have taken me some time to make it there, I did finally make it … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 