by Ian | Nov 1, 2019 | Hungary, Lebanon
Holy Friday Sharing pálinka is a sacred ceremony in Hungarian culture. A ferment is created by letting summer fruits sit out in the sun for long enough to let the sugars turn to alcohol. The ferment is covered in a distilled grain mash, usually vodka, and the two are...
by Ian | Nov 2, 2019 | Lebanon
Lessons On Democracy from Lebanese Service Taxis The right to vote has long been the sacred cow of democracy. Stepping into a voting booth is a right of passage for any adult living in a Western democracy and it is viewed as that one inalienable duty that preserves a...
by Ian | Nov 5, 2019 | Tanzania
Kariakoo Visitors to Dar es Salaam who head out to areas like Oyster Bay, Masaki and Mbezi Beach would be forgiven for thinking that Tanzania’s most populous city is undeserving of its reputation as a chaotic jumble of urban sprawl. One needs only to leave the safety...
by Ian | Nov 11, 2019 | Tanzania
The Maasai Steps My son, you are on the eve of making the great journey across Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. May you travel swiftly and your feet leave no tracks. Take each step deliberately and keep your eyes on what is in front of you and your spirit in touch with...
by Ian | Nov 14, 2019 | Tanzania
The Adventures of the Millenium Falcon Booking an African safari is a daunting task. Supply far outweighs demand and there is a tremendous lack of transparency. You are quoted a price per day with an itinerary of your choice often with little idea of what you will end...
