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The Alleys of Beni Suef: A Short, but True, Story

I’ve been thinking a lot lately. Which is vague, yes. But something about Egypt makes me look back and think about virtually everything I’ve done in my life. This is especially true about my family. Being surrounded with so many family remembers reminds me of my roots, something that I’ve lost in America, which makes [...]

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Aaaand, I’m back again

  I admit it. I was horrible keeping up with this blog last time. But I’ve decided to start posting more just as an outlet for all of the information that doesn’t make it into my day job. Here’s a quick rundown of the last few days: Jan 20: Arrive in Cairo Jan 22: Begin [...]

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Of Blackberries and Kabobs

It’s hard to imagine that this time tomorrow I will be sitting on a plane heading towards Cairo. My bags are somewhat packed, I’ve got all the necessary reporting equipment, my ticket is ready, but mentally I still can’t believe it. Maybe it will hit me as I sit in my plane seat, or as [...]

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Reporting Cairo

It is now exactly two weeks until I leave the currently gloomy NYC for Cairo, Egypt. I have a feeling I might be craving the gloomy weather after a week in Cairo’s heat–but I am very excited for what is sure to be the best reporting experience yet. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime: interning [...]

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