An extended conversation with the Lebanese photographer visiting towns in America named Lebanon

By Alex Heuer

Published March 14, 2017 at 11:50 AM CDT

Lebanon, Ill. Mayor Rich Wilken presented Lebanese photographer Fadi BouKaram with a key to the city.

As you may have heard featured earlier today on “Morning Edition,” Fadi BouKaram, a photographer from the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon, is on a unique journey throughout America.

BouKaram is traveling in an RV and is attempting to visit all of the communities in the United States named after his homeland.

St. Louis on the Air producer Alex Heuer talked with BouKaram in his RV and this extended conversation that was featured on the program.

The conversation includes an update of what happened to BouKaram at the end of his trip including the story of how his RV was stolen.

St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Kelly Moffitt give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.