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Flirting In A Strict Muslim Society: Somaliland (Yes I did it)

December 5, 2011

Those that know me personally are surely thinking what did I get myself into now?  This of course, was not started by me, I can assure you of that.  Muslim culture is known to be very conservative and any public displays of affection are strictly prohibited.  Male & Female contact should be kept to a [...]

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Never Judge Somaliland By Its Cover

November 28, 2011

I really liked Somaliland, especially when I started to dive deeper into the culture like flirting with women in a full Burka and Veil, twice.  They started it, I promise.  In the present day, Somaliland resembles most Muslim countries; men have the latest beard fashion designs, women enjoy being covered head to toe in clothing [...]

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This Somali Man Is Awesome

November 27, 2011

An ode to you Mr. Red Bearded Somali man Your red beard is almost as awesome as the sun, except you are more awesome.  Not only do you refuse to buy hair club for men, you paint your beard with red henna paint.  Why?  Because red henna paint is awesome, that’s why.  There are many [...]

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Getting Smuggled Into Somaliland

November 14, 2011

It really felt like we were being smuggled into a country territory that is deeply misunderstood by the entire world.  We left Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, at a shockingly good time (at 5.28, roughly 2 minutes before we had to leave at 5.30).  What was even funnier is the advertisement on the bus [...]

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How to Prepare For Kidnapping in Somalia-land

November 9, 2011

I admit it, I’m crazy for wanting to visit Somaliland.  Many people told me I was crazy when I wanted not only visit Colombia, but live in one of the cultures that has fascinated me for decades.  While the dangers in Colombia weren’t what most people were expecting: I don’t anticipate the dangers in Somalia [...]

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