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The hero on the horizon

“A hero is someone who has given his life to something bigger than himself” — Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell has outlined a hero’s journey in his analysis of stories, mythologies, and rituals throughout the ages and the world. For aspiring writes, artists, actors, directors…

White Desert of Egypt : Story of the Earth in Stone

It seems like Cairo has accepted the exposed brick aesthetic throughout. Cruising through the streets, you are greeted with continuous yellow sandy ruins of city that feels is undergoing endless excavations. It’s not flattering but I guess…

Tombs and Temples of Egypt : Theatrics in Stone

Pyramids of Egypt : Monumental Faith in Stone

We reached the Great Pyramids of Giza at night. They were right next to our…

Mimi and the weird people

Mimi is a middle aged independent modern woman — if there is any such thing. You see, by the time you come to your middle ages, the stone…

Hamburg: A windy Scandinavian affair

Hamburg does not lie in countries officially described as Scandinavia, but despite its parentage, she always had an eye for the north. She innocently flirted with her strategic location and river Elbe, but she enticed the rowdy Vikings. Despite the sieges, loots…

Lai’s gift

There was once a young girl orphaned at the age of 9. She grew up in her elder brother’s house under the care of his young wife. There is no way to know of the conditions of her new home and the treatment given by her care takers. One can only observe her current personality and extrapolate it to the life…

Bali: An aesthetic born out of a moving Earth

Bali was one of the first destinations that I flew to as an independent tourist…

Meeting Europa through stories

Europe has always been a fantasy land for me. My first introduction was through school charts describing…