Humans of the World

I'm a coffee snob. I look at every person I meet as a piece of puzzle that can eventually fit onto a board of my own nature and character. I love travel and believe that is the way to make a person wiser. I have been on the road for more than 5 years, and I still remember the first time I took a ferry at the age of 8, from Morocco to Spain to discover a new continent. I have lived in 8 different countries and traveled to more than 90, I love to read the history of every visited place, eat their food and sleep at their place to get to know them. I like music and especially electronic. Lost and Twin Peaks are one of the best TV shows ever. I can free-dive for around 3 minutes and go deep up to 30 meters (100 foot). Part of the jury at the Photography Competition on Being Iranian - http://thesimorgh.eu I am also: - Architect - Co-Founder at MAQTOOB (https://maqtoob.com) - Author of Comics Around the World (http://www.comicsaroundworld.org) - Dude Nomd (http://www.dudenomad.com) - My Personal Website: http://www.adilgherib.com The stories of humans of the world I’ve captured along the way are here for anybody who may find in them something to relate to. Adil Gherib - Digital Nomad If you have any question about the project, feel free to contact me at: [email protected] You can also visit my website: http://www.dudenomad.com

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Coming up next: Bahrain, captured through quick quips and personal stories - March 2014.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

“Our goal is to increase the number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka, that’s why we are running a survey in order to understand what should be done. Would you like to participate?”

“Of course.”

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

No English, but he was pointing the Christian cross the whole time with a big smile. 

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

“Are our coconuts better than the ones of your country?”

“We don’t have coconuts in Europe.”

“I thought we can find them everywhere. You better drink as much as you can before you go back home.”

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

“What is the worst experience you had with a client?”

“The drunk ones. They sleep during the ride, and because I have to zigzag between cars, some of them fall and hurt themselves.” 

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Tangalle, Sri Lanka

“I have traveled to Europe.”

“Did you like it?”

“Yes, but your food is tasteless, and people look depressed.”

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Ella, Sri Lanka

“Do you like Sri Lankan food?”

“Yes, I really do.”

“Then you will have the best one ever in my restaurant.”

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Ella, Sri Lanka

No English unfortunately, but a beautiful smile.

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Ella, Sri Lanka

“I studied history, but couldn’t get a job. Selling jewelry is something I enjoy better than any other job.”

“How come?”

“Jewelry are the best gift you can offer to a lady. You should buy some to yours by the way.”

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Ella, Sri Lanka

Seen in tea plantation. 

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

“I just got my visa approved to work in the United Arab Emirates. I will be going in 1 month, work for 2 years, save some money and come back home to finally start a business.”

“Are you married?”

“Yes, and I have a daughter.”

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Tangalle, Sri Lanka

“What do you wish for your students?”

“I hope they will persevere until they get graduated. Then, I wish to see them immigrate to a wealthier country to help their family.”

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Matara, Sri Lanka

“I lost my house during the last tsunami. That’s why I moved here to find a job with better money, so I can rebuild our house.”

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Matara, Sri Lanka

“it’s Buddha time.”

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Coming up next: Sri Lanka, captured through quick quips and personal stories - March 2014.

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Shiraz, Iran

“Why have you had a nose job?”

“Because everyone does. Most of the girls in Iran get a nose job when they can afford it, it’s common.”

“Did you pay for it?”

“It was my parent’s present after high school.” 

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Shiraz, Iran

“One day I went with my dad to the hospital, meanwhile he was parking the car, 3 guys came to me, without any word put a bag on my head then dragged me quietly to a car. In the car, they told me only one sentence; we are National Security. It’s funny, but I was kind of reassured when I heard that.”

“What’s happen after that?”

“They kept me some days in jail asking me questions about my political affiliation to a stupid Communist party that doesn’t exist anymore and try to charge me for plot against the country’s security. I always rejected that. I wasn’t affiliated to any movement, I was just part of the protest. It was during the Green Revolution.”

“How did it end up?”

“My dad had to bribe around. They couldn’t charge me for anything, except some stupid Facebook messages and some suspicious about my sexual orientation.”

“Are you gay?”

“Yes.”