When most people think of the Lake of Constance, Switzerland, they usually think of its three island and the town Constance. But the Bodensee – as they call it in German – lies in a region that stretches well beyond … Read More
There are a few countries in the world many people in the West are still unfamiliar with. Azerbaijan is one of them. This can be explained by the fact that as an independent nation Azerbaijan is very young since it … Read More
Normally, driving from Berlin to Paris takes about 10 hours, but the road has such a spectacular display that you may want to lengthen the trip to a few days in the least, if time permits. Though these two capitals … Read More
We still have to leave and we are already late. The day started with a Matrix-style awakining, the bottles of wine Vadim brought the night before left on the table. The bottles, not the wine. Shall we leave? Shall we … Read More
Going from one country to the other on the road has always fascinated me. Crossing a border sometimes is like shifting to a different world, and doing it in a slow and gradual way makes it an unforgettable adventure. One … Read More
‘How old are you?’‘Seventeen… more or less.’ Ali doesn’t know his exact age, because he doesn’t know when he was born. I met him on a train from Milan to Zurich. He was careful, a bit nervous, looking around as … Read More
I have a room with a balcony over Talaat Harb Square. I always liked this part of Cairo. A short walk from the bus station, from the Egyptian Museum, and from Tahrir Square, where three years ago – when I … Read More
When I moved from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States, I thought it would be a fun experiment to take a photo every hour during the journey. I wanted to capture the changing landscapes and … Read More
You may have heard it already (it’s been on the web for a while now), but there is always time for five minutes of good music. Especially if it is sung to unite the different people and cultures. Playing For … Read More