SaharaGems Journals
Stories, Guides & Discoveries from Earth and Space
Sand from Around the World
A Collector’s Guide to Earth’s Most Extraordinary Sands Sand may seem ordinary underfoot, but in reality, no two sands on Earth are ever the same. Each grain carries the geological memory of its origin. Shaped by time, climate, volcanic forces, oceans, and ancient mountains. At SaharaGems, sand is not just
How to Identify Authentic Space Rocks (Meteorites)
Meteorites are often called “space rocks,” but that phrase hardly captures what they truly are. Each authentic meteorite is a fragment of deep time formed long before Earth itself, shaped by violence in space, and altered forever by its passage through our atmosphere. Over the years, I’ve handled meteorites from
The Alien H.R. Giger Museum in Gruyères Switzerland
Visiting the H.R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland is an unforgettable experience—one that blends surreal art, science-fiction atmosphere, and a deep dive into the visionary world of the legendary Swiss artist H.R. Giger. So far I’ve visited this museum three times: once many years ago in 2011 when my children were still small
Into the Heart of the Mountain Trepča Mine Kosovo
Between 2011 and 2014, I had the privilege of living and working in Pristina, Kosovo, a time that opened many doors to explore the fascinating world of Balkan minerals. One of the most unforgettable chapters of that journey was my repeated visits to the Trepča Mine — a legendary site
Gilf Kebir Expedition 2002 – Great Adventure of the Sahara
Back in 2002, during my years living in Cairo, I fulfilled one of my greatest dreams — a journey deep into the Western Desert of Egypt, to the legendary Gilf Kebir Plateau. Even today, Gilf Kebir remains a symbol of the last true adventures in the Sahara Desert. Although around ten to fifteen expeditions head there each
Himalayan Salt – Nature’s Ancient Treasure
At Sahara Gems, we proudly offer authentic Himalayan Salt — one of the world’s most fascinating and beneficial natural minerals. Despite its name, Himalayan salt does not come directly from the Himalayas, but from the legendary Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab, Pakistan, about a three-hour drive from Islamabad. We had the privilege to visit the mine in 2023, and