A Wealthy World: craftsmanship

Colourful Colmar

Colmar is one of those picturesque towns in France that are overflowing with colour.

Easter delights

Most Maltese people already know what I am writing about, the rest of you are going to find out pretty soon.

Red Sand Beach - Ramla Bay, Gozo

One of the most beautiful and unique beaches in the world has to be Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo - literally translated - the red sand beach. Its unique golden - red colour comes from the clay deposits in the area, also making it very sticky.

Sweet and Sour Pork recipe

A recipe, not for those who like to eat healthily but for those who like to indulge. Admittedly you will get an (un)healthy and balanced dose of fats, carbohydrates and sugar with each serving, but I assure you that it is worthwhile!

Market Impressions - Aleppo Souq, Syria

Possibly one of the most lively and authentic experiences one can have in the Middle East would be that of visiting one of the bazaars, such as the Aleppo Souq (or Souk) in Syria.

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Colourful Colmar

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Bjorn

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Colmar is one of those picturesque towns in France that are overflowing with colour. Located in the Alsace region in France at the French - German - Swiss border, it is easily accessible from Freiburg in Germany and from Basel in Switzerland.

La Petite Venise, Little Venice, Colmar

Market Impressions - Aleppo Souq, Syria

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bjorn

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Possibly one of the most lively and authentic experiences one can have in the Middle East would be that of visiting one of the bazaars, such as the Aleppo Souq (or Souk) in Syria.

Textiles on sale in the Aleppo Souq.

Dramatic Turkish Pottery

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Bjorn

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It just occurred to me, that it seems that proper craftsmanship and meticulous works of patience are harder to come by nowadays. It is much easier to find mass produced items that have no identity.