Baxter Jackson

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Baxter caught the skateboarding bug in 1987 after seeing the street skating in Police Academy IV, and caught the travel bug not long after. In 2007 he won the chance to write for Lonely Planet with his Skateboarding’s Top Seven Cities Bluelist. Originally from Texas and California, Baxter is currently based in Cairo and freelances and skates locally, no matter where he goes. He travels with his fiancé, Kristina Kunz, Hanuman Chickencat (their travelling feline) and his trusty skateboard.

 
 
  1. Article Image: A Classroom in Oman

    A Classroom in Oman

    Article by Baxter Jackson, January 2008

    A Western teacher takes to the blackboard to teach English in Oman - and finds the learning goes both ways. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Middle East • Oman • Working Holidays

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    Call to Prayer

    Podcast by Baxter Jackson, November 2007

    First sung by a freed black slave, the call to prayer is a vital part of the Islamic tradition. Baxter Jackson visits the Middle East to find out all about it. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Culture • Middle East

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    Skateboarding in Cairo

    Article by Baxter Jackson, August 2007

    Grinding round Cairo is a bit like skating the streets of 70s California - curious (and vocal) audience guaranteed. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cairo • Sports

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