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Living in Belarus Belarus, December 2017 Nearly three decades ago the Sovjet Union disintegrated, fragmenting into a multitude of states, each developing their own way. I...

Ukrainian hospitality Drohobich, Ukraine, August 2016 The Ukrainian language is not easy to master but I have decided to learn its basics, at least. In western...

11 2025 Saint Lucia, Castries Saint Lucia embodies the essence of the Caribbeans. Life moves at a relaxed pace, with a touch of Rastafarian influence....

Roma and Sinti in Rumania November 2016 Andrea asks me habla Espagnol? She gestures: she is hungry. The three gypsy girls circle around me like a...

2025 08  Albania, Shkodra Every day, Hendrik Darragjati takes his place at a reserved spot in the heart of Shkodra, at one of the cafés....

We will not go back permanently Along the river it is cooler under the trees in this hot and bustling city where a wolrd war started....

Belgrade February 2018 At the age of 35 after finishing university education Adrien Gaumé decided that writing reviews of cultural events for the local newspaper...

Living in Belarus Belarus, December 2017 Nearly three decades ago the Sovjet Union disintegrated, fragmenting into a multitude of states, each developing their own way. I...

Serbia February 2018 When emigrants come back to Serbia this question "why did you not leave" is not uncommon amongst the generation that grew up...