Life & Style
Nacelle: A different kind of party in Cairo
March 26, 2012
Nacelle: A different kind of party in Cairo
When it comes to the Cairo clubbing scene, paying for a ticket to a party is like gambling; you never…
New drugs mean hope of better vision for the elderly
March 25, 2012
New drugs mean hope of better vision for the elderly
As people grow older, the vulnerability to age-associated diseases increases. While some diseases are curable, others are chronic and can…
Mother’s Day refreshes market with impressive prices
March 21, 2012
Mother’s Day refreshes market with impressive prices
Mother’s Day is here. It is the time of year when storefront display windows around the capital are colorfully decorated…
Shady and Nayrouz: Surviving a reality show
March 20, 2012
Shady and Nayrouz: Surviving a reality show
In their sunny, ultra-modern living room, Shady sits on his laptop as Nayrouz comfortably sips her coffee and Omar, their 1-year-old son,…
The fragrances of Arabian Nights: Perfume shopping in Khan al-Khalili
March 19, 2012
The fragrances of Arabian Nights: Perfume shopping in Khan al-Khalili
Mamdouh pours his perfume with worshipful concentration.
Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
March 18, 2012
Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
Deserted Soviet factories and trilingual fruit vendors dotted the road leaving Georgia for Armenia. Cliff-hugging routes overlooking dramatic gorges and…
A good scrub, Moroccan style
March 17, 2012
A good scrub, Moroccan style
A traditional Moroccan hammam is a memorable experience. Five years and two months later, I can vividly recall nearly every…
Four clubs, four communities: The Gezira Sporting Club
March 16, 2012
Four clubs, four communities: The Gezira Sporting Club
Community sporting clubs are a deeply entrenched pillar of the city of Cairo. Sporting, hunting, yacht and soccer-based clubs are…
Dahab, home of Egypt’s best Thai restaurant
March 15, 2012
Dahab, home of Egypt’s best Thai restaurant
Who travels to Dahab for food? Although eating spread on cushions represents one of the few activities slothy Cairenes indulge…
Women of Egypt: Dina Abouelsoud
March 14, 2012
Women of Egypt: Dina Abouelsoud
To enter Dina’s Hostel is to enter a space of calm, cleanliness and unobtrusive hospitality. Mohamed, one of Dina’s loyal…