I can’t seem to resist walking into cemeteries whenever I pass by one in a new city or country. To me, they feel like silent mirrors reflecting the culture of a people: where do they bury their dead, and how? How do they say goodbye? Do they write on their graves? Do they believe in an afterlife? Do they preserve names with sculptures and carvings—or do they cremate their dead, or quietly return them to the soil with no gravestones or elaborate structures?
I recently listened to a recorded conversation between a father and son. The son was asking long-held questions and voicing old disappointments. The father admitted his shortcomings, but had no answers. It felt like he’d lost something and didn’t know how to get it back. The moment shook me. Maybe because I deeply love my father, or maybe because I’m a father myself, and I worry that one day my son will question me over things I never intended to overlook. He won’t know how many nights I stayed awake thinking about him, worrying about what he’s going through or what he might face...
One of the joys of travel is staying in someone else’s home, a stranger’s life briefly opened up to you like a book. In my experience, especially with older hosts, privacy isn’t a big concern. Their homes reveal so much: tastes, habits, memories, and they quietly invite you to observe and connect...
Years ago, I had a conversation with a Dutch journalist about migrants fleeing war zones and the challenges many of them face when trying to start a new life in a foreign country. She said something I never forgot:
“I have no problem cleaning bathrooms if I have to, as long as it covers my basic needs.”
She said it calmly and confidently, as if stating an obvious fact not worth pausing over.
Although our conversation was about a specific situation, I see it now as an example that applies to many other aspects of life...
I believe in friendship, even despite the disappointments that may come with it. I don’t deny that there’s an element of chance in how friendships form. They often begin at intersections we don’t choose. But there’s also a hidden kind of attraction. What your spirit sends out into the world is what you get back, in some way, even from people you never expected.
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When was the last time you really listened to the noise? To the sounds of passersby, to the chatter in public spaces, quietly, attentively, and without distraction?
In this set of notes, I shared small pieces, including a thought on surrendering to life’s current, an encounter that rekindled energy, a story passed between friends, and a photograph that carried a whole history. They may seem like little things, yet each held much more: reminders of resilience, connection, and what truly endures.
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After a recent conversation with a friend, I revisited a question that’s followed me since I launched my first company in Yemen: Which type of client is better for your business? Now working across markets from the Middle East to the Netherlands, I’ve gathered insights that apply to creatives and entrepreneurs alike. In this piece, I explore the advantages of working with small businesses—beyond what most expect—and why they might just be the key to long-term growth, deeper networks, and greater creative freedom.
Visual Diaries is an ongoing photography project that captures the essence of everyday life of places I've explored. Using my phone camera, I capture moments and ordinary details, creating a collection of images that share the story of my travels. This personal endeavor is more than just taking pictures; it's about observing and preserving the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and life in the places I've wandered through.
Selected group of logos that I designed during the years from 2011 to 2016.
A set of logos I created with my team at Snono Design from 2002 to 2011
Some Photos that I took during last trip to Paris, France. Photos were taken in city streets, museums and some city scenes.
Random photos I took during my last trip to Berlin, Germany 2014
Here's a fun glimpse into my photo adventure in The Netherlands, capturing the chaotic charm of bicycles! From bikes toppling over to cozy parking spots, each photo shows the lighter side of Dutch bike life – one quirky moment at a time.
Some photos and snapshots of bicycles that I took during my trip to The Netherlands. I stayed in Hivlersum around 80 days where I was working in some design projects.
Some photos I took during a trip with a friend to Thailand.
Photos were taken in Phuket and Bangkok.
Some photos that were taken during my first visit to Istanbul city.
I don't really know what to write about or how to describe in details how magnificent and unbelievable is the island and the really kind people there.
