Alaa in Nubia
Alaa falls in love with Nubia and its culture. But what about the crocodiles?
A Vulnerable Patient
When Rita’s dad (pictured) is in the hospital, they find another patient in need of some help. What matter does Rita take into her own hands?
My Friend’s Big Day
Alaa’s best friend had to defend her thesis to receive her Master’s degree. Was she successful?
Darwin at the Library
Ahmed didn’t get much studying done before the exam. What distracted him? And how was the exam?
Cycling Around Tripoli
Yumn and her friends decide to bike around the city. What could possibly go wrong?
Hamza in Hurghada
Hamza (age 7) tells us about a recent family trip to Hurghada (on the Red Sea coast of Egypt). Hamza is the son of Yomna, a regular contributor to the blog and Lingualism publications.
Veto Power
Eman and her friend Leyla have an agreement in place: Veto Power. Eman tells us how it works and why it works for their friendship.
My Birthday in Berlin
Ammar tells us about his birthday trip to Berlin.
Origami in Cairo
Yomna and her sons broaden their cultural horizons.
Romy in the Lebanese Countryside
Romy tells us about an afternoon in a village with Feyrouz and a missing sheep.
A Sad Story
Life can be full of surprises… and sad. Yumn tells us about one man’s interesting life story.
Play Big
Mohamed tells us about the contest he entered at work. Do you think he’ll win?