The Road to the Big Good – Conclusion Saturday 16 May 2026 Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia After an eternity I finally arrive in Tbilisi. Above: Tbilisi, Georgia I walk out of the railway station and enter a city that doesn’t seem entirely certain which century it belongs to. Above: Tbilisi Train Station Persian influences, Byzantine Christianity,… Continue reading Into the Big Good
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Canada Slim and the Humanitarian Adventure
Landschlacht, Switzerland, Tuesday 10 December 2019 There are things in Switzerland (and in our existence) that we simply take for granted: And the thing about Swiss stereotypes is that some of them are true. Diplomatic? Yes. Efficient? Absolutely. Boring? Only at first glance. Despite being one of the most visited countries in Europe, Switzerland remains… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Humanitarian Adventure
Canada Slim and the City of Peace
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 16 December 2017 It´s easy to criticize. Especially when a leader is such an easy target. Donald Trump is such a man. Above: Donald Trump (born 1946), 45th US President since 20 January 2017) Last week the Donald announced that he would move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, acknowledging that Jerusalem… Continue reading Canada Slim and the City of Peace
Canada Slim and the Quest for George Clooney
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 28 September 2017 Celebrities ARE different. They get more public attention and media exposure than we do. They usually have far more wealth than we do. Some achieve celebrity status through their successful careers in sports or entertainment or politics. Some become famous due to media attention on their lifestyle, wealth or controversial actions,… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Quest for George Clooney