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A Poke in the Rear
Cheryl Diaz Meyer candidly addresses the challenges of women working in Afghanistan and the economics of war for journalists.
Misadventures and Casualties
Cheryl Diaz Meyer addresses the risks that journalists face when covering conflict and the realities of daily life in a war zone.
A Dust Storm of Epic Proportions
Upon arriving in Afghanistan, photographer Cheryl Diaz Meyer and writer Tracey Eaton encounter a terrifying dust storm and culture shock.
Negotiating our way to Afghanistan
Cheryl Diaz Meyer addresses the background negotiations to get into the war zone in Afghanistan shortly after September 11.
Second Stop: Tajikistan
On the journey to Afghanistan, reporters Cheryl Diaz Meyer and Tracey Eaton stop in Tajikistan to stock up on provisions–and meet bureaucracy.
Preparing for my first war zone
Travel into a war zone is a complicated negotiation–from preparing endless logistics to getting the lay of the land and understanding the dangers.
First Stop: Uzbekistan
On the journey to Afghanistan, Cheryl Diaz Meyer writes about chai, Uzbek fashion and carpets as she and writer Tracey Eaton stop briefly in Uzbekistan.