Downtown street scene Djibouti in a word: Rip. Chance of Hooking up: 4 / 5 Quality of Girls: 2.5 / 5 Nightlife: 3.5 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Bachelor’s budget: $75 per day. Beer: 1000 DJF ($5-6) for a beer. Bed: Private rooms from $25. Food: $6 for a meal. Other Costs: Drop the $15 entrance […]
Thinking of learning Arabic? Not sure where to start? Confused about what dialect to learn? Let me save you some ALOT of time. I’ve traveled extensively in the Arab world and learned several versions of the language through immersion and university, from Egyptian to Levantine to Modern Standard—so listen up. But first, let me give […]
Twelve weeks ago, I wrote a post about why I decided to join the gym and promised I’d update you on my progress. I’m pleased to report decent progress. I’ve lost fat and gained muscle. I’m stronger than ever, yet the lightest I’ve been since I was 18. As a beginner to lifting, I choose the 5 […]
BOOM! Here it is, amigos! The trailer for my upcoming documentary series: The Way to Mogadishu I have to say, it’s looks amazing so far and I think you’re going to love it! http://youtu.be/RIrZZWgk9II A release date will be announced soon… I expect it to be ready some time in early Autumn. The series will […]
Bole Road Addis in a word: Original. Chance of Hooking up: 4 / 5 Quality of Girls: 4 / 5 Nightlife: 4 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Bachelor’s budget: $30 per day. Beer: $.60 – $2 for a beer. Bed: Private rooms from $10. Food: $2 for an injera meal. Other Costs: The only thing not cheap […]
Some of you may remember the final passage in my book, when I answered the question: What is the one thing I’ve learned from travelling the world? My answer was this: If anything, I’ve unlearned more than I’ve learned. The concept of breaking away from one’s behavioral conditioning / socialisation is quite well illustrated in ‘The Red Pill’ […]
Snapshots are mini town/city guides for smaller places or cities I have only experienced briefly. Here’s a little snapshot of Luxembourg. What are one’s first impressions of Luxembourg? The place looks like it came straight of out a fairy tale book. With it’s ye auld Saxon-like architecture, Dutch-like canals and cliffs blending with the cityscape, this […]
At age 13, I discovered music, when I learn to play guitar. It became my great catharsis, unrivaled still this far. At age 14, I discovered knowledge, through history’s thinking men, Einstein, Freud and Darwin, are among those I commend. At age 16, I discovered business, with my first enterprise, A great success, why acquiesce, to some lesser […]
Snapshots are mini town/city guides for smaller places or cities I have only experienced briefly. Here’s a little snapshot of Dubai. What are one’s first impressions of Dubai? What a melting pot! I’ve never seen a city so full of non-nationals. Where are the locals? First impressions: all the guys are Indian and all the girls are Filipina. (Turns […]
