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Africa More Reporters Than Refugees Seriously? Not one day in Egypt, and I meet a competing reporter?

Syrian Gordian Knot Sure, all wars are complicated. But I can’t even begin to fathom the nuances of the conflict in Syria.

Egyptian Cuisine This delicious note on the diversity of Egyptian cuisine makes my mouth water.

Charms Of Physical Work After several hours of physical work at the Home of Hope, I had an existential epiphany.

Despair Journey Is Not Tour Erik’s reprimand still makes me question my motives. Isn’t this journey just a privileged guy’s whim?

Isaac’s View on the Revolution in Egypt Revolution-era Isaac seemed like a different person. He was a dreamer and an idealist. Perhaps like all people in their twenties.

Sitting for a Portrait The several hours I spent motionless, sitting for a portrait, were surprisingly… emotionally intense.

Medicated Thoughts Taking these drugs was a philosophical experience. I’m still wondering what it says about the existence of free will.

The Egyptian Prison System How could I get arrested? At least it gave me the opportunity to write a note about the Egyptian prison system.

The Afronauts The story of Zambian Afronauts sounds implausible. Is it true?

Mona’s Meeting with the American Actor Mona’s childhood memory remains a vivid symbol of her dashed hopes.

ISIS Propaganda The Islamic States quite deliberately uses various propaganda techniques.

The Moral Quandaries of the Welsh Reporter Colin shared his dilemma: “Does socially engaged art make the artist disengaged?”

Photography’s Aestheticization of Suffering This world demands beauty. Even – or especially – from images of suffering.

Colin’s Burnout Colin burnt out after years of social engagement. Is this what awaits me?

A Photo of the Life Jacket Graveyard This photo makes the hairs at the back of my neck stand up. The tall heap of life-vests epitomizes the refugee crisis.

Some Thoughts from the Trunk The pitch-black trunk, the claustrophobia... Had I ever felt this helpless?

Stranded in the Middle of the Desert The desert is as deadly as it is beautiful.

ISIS from the Inside I got some incredible first-hand insight into the machinations of the Islamic State.