Welcome to London
I've been living in London for nearly five years now. It's a city that's in a league on its own, far unlike any place I've ever lived. The energy pulsating through the streets at any hour of day or night is exhilarating. The possibilities for entertainment, culture and dining are unlimited. I'll need many years to scratch beyond the surface, but that's what I've come for: I won't miss out.
Besides a few splashes of color, the most recent addition to these pages is an essay against the recently refurbished Exhibition Road, a diatribe that's in stark contrast to the whitewashing of the mainstream media and more in line (if comments can be trusted) with those experiencing the road.
In light of the continued violence in Syria, I want to highlight two earlier travel pieces that I wrote after visits to the country a few years back. Syria is a magical country with deep history, the atmosphere of 1001 nights and wonderfully warm people – a country that deserves better than decades of Assad terror.