Life & Style
A day with Cairo’s metro vendors and the police
July 17, 2011
A day with Cairo’s metro vendors and the police
Scattered throughout Cairo’s metro stations are vendors who sell anything from Egyptian flags and pins, to plastic shoes and doorbells.…
DARE’n’DEAL takes lead in online group-buying market
July 14, 2011
DARE’n’DEAL takes lead in online group-buying market
The burgeoning market for group-buying discounted products over the internet has given rise to companies like DARE’n’DEAL, which has recently…
Marassi’s Turquaz making waves on the North Coast
July 14, 2011
Marassi’s Turquaz making waves on the North Coast
Turquaz Beach Club opened its doors to party and fun lovers last week on the north coast. A party launching…
The Sexual Harassment File: Foreign women in Egypt and harassment
July 13, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Foreign women in Egypt and harassment
"An entire book" could be written about the experiences of female travelers in Egypt, according to Lonely Planet. "Most of…
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
July 13, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
With the issue of sexual harassment of women in Egypt garnering much public attention and debate, stories of men facing…
Matam Al-Khartoum: A Sudanese outpost downtown
July 11, 2011
Matam Al-Khartoum: A Sudanese outpost downtown
Sudan may have now broken into South Sudan and Sudan but in Cairo, among the Sudanese here, you’d never believe…
Backpacking is safe fun, if you follow the rules
July 10, 2011
Backpacking is safe fun, if you follow the rules
Summer’s started, the sun is shining in many corners of the world, and a feeling for escape follows you from…
Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra
July 10, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra
A refreshing change from the shops the average bride in Egypt visits, Darb al-Barabra offers brides willing to dig deep…
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
July 8, 2011
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
Combining fun and learning during the summer has always been a challenge for Egyptian families, who may often spend weeks…