I’m not talking about physical beauty although there is a lot said about the beauty of the women in Somaliland (sorry ladies, you will have to judge the men on your own). I am talking about getting to really know the people of a territory that is dying to be proclaimed their own nation. The […]
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Flirting In A Strict Muslim Society: Somaliland (Yes I did it)
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 […]
Never Judge Somaliland By Its Cover
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 […]
Getting Smuggled Into Somaliland
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 […]
How to Prepare For Kidnapping in Somalia-land
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 […]
