There is nobody who never ever heard of the Stories from One Thousand and One Nights before, isn’t there? Without doubt there is no other region in the world as mythic as shrouded in legends Orient. For centuries it was a cultural centre of then known world, but also birthplace of civilisation’s achievements. Its proximity to the Holy Land and its wealth in terms of trading and resources quickly brought the Orient into the focus of Western civilisation. Conflicts came up, ebbed away or are persisting until presence. Empires were built and broke down again. Hence, one of the most enthralling and most misconceived areas of our planet. »»

Saturday it is time again: Mr. Benary and I invite you to join us at the ZMF in Berlin. This evening is specially dedicated to Peer’s ageing process. We expect to see many friends as already folks from all over Germany plus some Swiss confirmed to come along. I will play the opening set and I’ve already something in mind like grooving tech house ranging from Forteba’s new album to classics like Submediation. You’re welcome… :-) »»

you surely know the feeling, that sometimes you have to change something. Well, in the past weeks this certain feeling was the drive force behind revamping my website. From now on WordPress gives you the opportunity to comment articles. I also reworked the gallery system to provide even 60% bigger photos. Enjoy! »»

A sandstorm at Wadi Rum shoot down my plans to make a side-trip to South Jordan desert »»

One of the few things you’re not about to expect in the Jordan desert between Dead Sea and Wadi Rum is definitely snow. Climate change is unstoppable, but fortunately the sun melted the white stuff and Jordan’s jewel, the unique mountain city of Petra could unfold it’s colourful visage »»

In time at about 5:00a.m. muezzin called to prayer »»

Moldan’s birthday was and remains to be a reference in West Germany »»

Dimashq, 3:00a.m., when arriving at the international airport of Damas, how Syrians lovingly call Damascus, I didn’t know that Syria’s capital will evolve to be the highlight of my Orient journey. »»

Faith, believe and religion are most perceptible in Damascus. Western Europeans will surely immediately spot all the covered women, who are sometimes even completely shrouded in their burqas. In Damas you can meet the coexistence of about 30 different religions. Its adherents are peacefully living together. »»

Splashing water and having a good time, that’s Hamam, the Arabian bath »»