Life & Style
Diving 101: Where to go and how to get addicted to diving
November 7, 2012
Diving 101: Where to go and how to get addicted to diving
Vacationers have varied concepts about what constitutes time off. For some, it’s a few days isolated on a beach; for…
Cairo by wheelchair: Navigating the city is almost impossible for people with disabilities
November 5, 2012
Cairo by wheelchair: Navigating the city is almost impossible for people with disabilities
Hussein Helal is a popular 27-year-old man. As his building elevator lands on the ground floor, five men rush to…
World War II veterans visit El-Alamein for one last tribute
November 4, 2012
World War II veterans visit El-Alamein for one last tribute
EL-ALAMEIN — World War II veterans, joined by family and well-wishers, gathered Saturday at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in…
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
November 2, 2012
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
Dina Elabd is a soft-spoken 22-year-old with an impressive, goal-driven vision. She’s tall with a surprisingly composed demeanor — one…
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
October 31, 2012
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
Mixing the classic with the modern created a unique vibe that impressed all those attending the opening night of the…
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
October 29, 2012
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
For the first time in Egypt and the Arab world last Saturday, 40 rowers competed in a race to increase…
Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party
October 26, 2012
Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party
When your best friend is getting married and you’re looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate before she begins the…
Pop your collar: Winter wardrobes come out of hibernation
October 24, 2012
Pop your collar: Winter wardrobes come out of hibernation
You’ve never been a “slave to fashion,” per se, but knowing what’s going on in the fashion world can’t hurt…
Hookah at home: You can get food, drink and medicine delivered — so why not shisha?
October 23, 2012
Hookah at home: You can get food, drink and medicine delivered — so why not shisha?
There is no lack of shisha places in Cairo. Restaurants and cafes market themselves with strange designs and lucrative new…