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Cairo is More than Tahrir Square
It has been three months since I moved from Hong Kong to Cairo, and it is one of the best decisions have ever made. Most people who know me, as well as those… Read More →
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Revisiting Kapadokya’s Charm
Kapadokya has a different kind of tourist than Istanbul or the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. A large number of Japanese and Korean tourists that visit the small town of Goreme every year for its...
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Cairo Article from Afar.com
I recently got in touch with Greg Sullivan, founder and owner of Afar magazine and the online community, Afar.com concerning the situation in Cairo. I’ve been a long time fan of the magazine… Read More →
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Gizelle Couture Sponsors Miss Arab World Contest
Never in a million years did I plan or expect to find myself involved in a beauty pageant, in any way shape or form, let alone in Cairo. Yet, there I was, amidst… Read More →
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From Hong Kong to Cairo: Parallel Universes
This is an article I found that I wrote last summer, shortly after I moved to Cairo, and I would like to share it now. Parallel Evolution Paths of Global Cities: Hong Kong… Read More →
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Too Much Water in Eastern Turkey?
Driving along the Harran Plain from Salinurfa to Akcakale, one sees endless fields of maize, legumes, and cotton, the major economic crop of South Eastern Anatolia. Just twenty years ago the region...
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Tunisia: The Best Kept Secret
Tunisia: Where the Jasmine Revolution began. Between the intellect and spirit of the Tunisian people, the country that may likely hold the most hope amongst the countries of Arab Spring. By...
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30 Things To Know about Cairo & Egyptians
Cairo I spent the last year living in Cairo through its chaos and ridiculousness, enjoying its unpredictability and contradictions to the fullest. You either love Cairo or you hate it. If you can’t…...
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20 Things I love About Cairo
Forget the Sphinx and the pyramids, check out what really makes Cairo great! Look at the skyline closely to see the pyramids! Bassem Youssef In case my last post about Cairo seemed too… Read More →
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Love, Dating, Sex & Startups
Try as you might with work-life balance, having a startup can easily take over your life. Before you know it, your startup quickly becomes your other half. You can almost forget dating or… Read More →
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