To Be Back in Beirut

Note:  All the events described in this post took place sometime between late December and very early January. Due to my delayed absence from the blogging world, I am just now remembering these stories must be shared before moving onto more exciting ventures in Europe. In fact, this picks up straight from this  post.  To be  in Beirut…

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…

Aachen Revisited: Culture, Cosmetics, and Toy Stores

On one boring weekday in mid-November, Samar and I decided to venture outside Maastricht. So after a few deliberations and discussions, we decided to go to Aachen, because while it’s in another country, it’s still close enough to be able to spend a full day in and not feel guilty about skipping out on work. It was…

My Maastricht Shopping Adventures

Maastricht isn’t a huge city. I don’t know if it’s because of that but all the shops tend to be clustered in one place, conveniently called “Markt,” and yes, readers, I did not mistakenly omit the “E” from that word. So, say you need a fancy item of clothing for a certain scholarship recipients event (true story)…

Aachen, Germany: Crossing the Invisible Border

Like all great things, the trip to Aachen, Germany, in the last weekend of September, started with a Facebook message, asking who would be interested in spending the day in the westernmost city of Deutschland. In the end, after many of our little group declined due to other obligations, the great adventurers team ended up being…