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Continue reading →: Germany’s Monschau: Protestant Refugium, Leper Colony & Fairytale TownLittle is known about this tiny human settlement nestled in the Rur Valley, just one hour away from Aachen. Strangely, Monschau is not a famous tourist destination on Germany’s map, although it deserves a place alongside Neuschwanstein Castle or Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Hidden from the rest of the world…
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Continue reading →: Books That Shaped My Understanding Of The WorldMany books found their place in the corner of my home library during adolescence, young adulthood, and maturity. Fragments of these stories still flicker through my mind sometimes when I try to remember their plots. But there are also some readings I remember with clarity because they raised dozens of…
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Continue reading →: What I Learned as A Tour GuideThese days, the Mediterranean coasts are buzzing with people who have come from across Europe and beyond for their summer vacations. But not only there—in fact, everywhere worthy of a meaningful holiday—the mood is as high as the degrees on the thermometer. It was also on a day under a…
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Continue reading →: Let’s Talk About HomesicknessFrom feeling sad, lonely, and whiny to experiencing physical distress and trouble focusing, homesickness is certainly not an easy feeling to endure. Yet all of us have experienced it when we first moved out of our parents’ home. I first felt homesick after spending my initial few weeks at university.…
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Continue reading →: Breaking Bread on SaturdaysAs a matter of fact, Saturdays at my grandparents’ house are among my fondest childhood memories. If anyone asked me to describe them, I would instantly recall the fresh fragrance of baked bread. Saturdays in the village smelled like bread and pastries, as every household was filled with that enticing…
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Continue reading →: A Trip To Transilvania: Mountains, Castles & LegendsMany people associate Transylvania with the legend of Dracula, but the region has so much more to offer. In fact, there is something incomprehensibly mystical about Romania’s forests and steep landscapes that casts a magical spell over those who visit. To me, Transylvania’s wilderness equals freedom — for it is…
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Continue reading →: Coffee Culture In The Arab WorldAromatic, fragrant, and extremely smooth, coffee is deeply rooted in the Middle Eastern tradition of serving drinks. To this day, the culture of coffee still maintains its ceremonial character, embedded in the local customs of the people. Originating from Abyssinia, it is believed that coffee beans reached the southern coast…
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Continue reading →: A Journey From Oslo To TrondheimScandinavia had long been a forbidden land for people like me—those without the money or ease to embark on such an expensive trip. Yet, I still remember the awe I felt watching my location on Google Maps, realizing how far I was from home. Even now, Norway lingers in my…
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Continue reading →: Kaiserschmarrn And The Habsburg FamilyKaiserschmarrn was, by far, my first encounter with Austrian cuisine. When a co-worker served me the fluffy, messily shaped pastry dish, I had little to no expectations in terms of taste. Baked in a pan, the flavorful Kaiserschmarrn resembles a ‘fat pancake’ that is cut into smaller pieces before being…
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Continue reading →: Colm Tóibín’s Award-Winning BrooklynIt is no secret that some of the best motion pictures are based on literary masterpieces. Such is the case with Brooklyn (2015), which generated a lot of buzz at the time of its release. What many may not know, however, is that behind the film’s plot lies an award-winning…
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