Tunisian Traveller For Peace
Nearly 7 years and 40,000 kilometres into his walk across the Middle East, Reda Bin Al Haj Ahmad’s journey continues. Whenever the Tunisian traveller becomes weary, he draws strength from his inspiration -- the ancient Arab travel writer Ibn Batuta. The 38-year-old says he was one of those destined to ensure Arabian travel literature lives on.
Reda started his journey from his hometown of Seminjah in 1993. When he arrived in Libya, all his possessions, including his passport, were stolen. He was forced to go home to get replacements for his stolen documents.
On February 20, 1998, Reda began again. He has visited 18 countries: Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Yemen, Oman and the UAE.
He has been beaten four times, robbed of his money and detained by police four times during his journey.
"Together for Peace" was the slogan Reda chose for his journey. It highlights the importance of peace and love between people of different races, cultures and backgrounds.
When his journey comes to an end, he intends to write a book on a comparative study of the various traditions of the countries he has visited, including tourist destinations, archaeological sites and the surprises that he has encountered. He takes notes each evening on the day’s happenings.
[Source: Gulf News]
My Traveller Wish War Is Peace... After Annapolis; Peace Or More Illegal Israeli Settlements? Peace Of Partnership And Equality Global Peace Index Ranks Countries By Peacefulnesss'il étais occidental il serait un héro, un pionnier, un sportif, mais tunisien comme il est , il ne sera qu'un pauvre mec fou:):)
j'aimerai faire un truc comme ça moi! il a du cran!respects:)
I really apreciate what this guy is doing, can't wait to read his book
Posted by: Hatem at July 5, 2005 07:41 AMI personally admire, appreciate and respect him for what he's doing.
Chernobyl, maybe he won't find world peace, but maybe if the world had more people who believed in world peace, it would be easier to realize.
Adib, I wish I could do something like this too.
Hatem, I too think what he's doing is great and hope to read his book soon :)
Posted by: MMM at July 5, 2005 08:23 AM40000 km à pied !!!!
et moi qui prend la voiture pour aller à l'épicier :)
Wow, he's impressive. If I had the chance, I might've done the same...of course, there's still time. ;-)
Posted by: Safiyyah at July 5, 2005 07:02 PM