A Youth Spent in Airplanes

Through my school days, I thought I was special. Because I didn’t just have one home, one bed, one closet, on TV- I had two of each. Separated by a two and a half hour flight. Every single year, on the first day of school, the teacher who had been assigned to supervise our class…

The Long Way Home

When I first found out I’d be going to the Netherlands, I promised myself not to return to Beirut until the program was over. After all, I wanted to enjoy the full European experience, and that includes being in Europe while the holidays are in their full swing. Another factor that was considered was the…

Some Songs About Travel

My mind is too focused on packing and organizing to even think of putting together a decent post today. Yes, shame on me, I know, especially that I’ve been thinking of some really good content lately but I promise that it will be up very soon. But for now, I’ll share with you something about…

Road Trips, A Camera, and Saying Goodbye: A Farewell Gathering in Ainab

A few weeks ago, I found myself invited to a farewell gathering and lunch in the Lebanese mountains along with a group of dear friends. Not only was this a great chance to see awesome people I haven’t seen since graduating, but also a chance to go on a road trip. And like I explained…

You’re Going To The Netherlands? -The Reactions

Like I explained in a few posts, not everyone welcomed the idea my studying in the Netherlands with open arms. In fact, there were plenty of reactions ranging from the hilarious to the incredibly clueless and of course, the genuinely concerned. Now I know, the reputation of the Netherlands is far from spotless, but it…