I would love to travel that side of the world... alas, I have a fear of planes, only compounded after 9/11 and watching Lost. Plus, I need $$$$ for such things.
I do not agree- a beard makes you look years older. Not to mention that I associate it with a character from a Roald Dahl childrens' book in which a man was portraid who had a huge beard and kept leftovers from his breakfast in there to enjoy as a snack during the day.(Umm- totally off topic here. Sorry )The drawings were graphic enough to make me dislike a man with a beard for the rest of my life.
Which does not mean that I am saying Matti is like that- hell no!
Actually the beards keeps a nice face hidden and that's a damn shame.
I see the point about beards making one look older - I look alot younger now that I'm completely clean shaven, but THOSE kinds of beards rule because they make you look like a nutter or someone you dont want to mess with.