Personal Experience

This is not cultural shock, this is cultural illiteracy

If you have looked at my blog before, you probably know about my struggle to integrate fully into Egyptian culture.

Personal Experience Politics

My isolation bubble and why I keep myself there

I am Egyptian. That, in itself, should tell you a lot. My country has gone through a lot. At first,

Personal Experience Politics

The saga continues…

Those of you who know me, probably know that I have a problem with rent controlled tenants in my apartment building.

Entertainment Personal Experience

Wall-e Ending Credits — A Work of Art

There are some movies that have you running out of the theatre as soon as the credits roll, and there

Personal Experience

Culture Shock

For those who do not know me, I am an Egyptian who spent the first 17 years of his life

Personal Experience Politics

Can Egypt become an industrial country?

I have had several discussions with friends about the lackluster state of industrial development in Egypt. Most of those whom