Life & Style
Wakeboarding takes off on the north coast
July 7, 2011
Wakeboarding takes off on the north coast
Wakeboarding has become a growing water sport among Egypt's upper crust in recent years, and with a large number of…
Protect children from common summer illnesses
July 7, 2011
Protect children from common summer illnesses
As summer rolls around again, it’s time for children to hit the beach and enjoy the sunny weather or plunge…
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
July 6, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
For women in Egypt, walking down the street is not just about avoiding the reckless microbuses or being fast enough…
Nebny Foundation seeks to revitalize post-uprising Egypt
July 5, 2011
Nebny Foundation seeks to revitalize post-uprising Egypt
Egypt's revolution seems to have inspired a great many people to spruce up their neighborhoods, re-paint their shopfonts or open…
Postcard from Rome: A city that feeds the soul
July 5, 2011
Postcard from Rome: A city that feeds the soul
Rome is a city with spirit and character. Located in the heart of Italy, it is the country's largest and…
Café Mex: A boost to Cairo’s emerging street scene
July 4, 2011
Café Mex: A boost to Cairo’s emerging street scene
The gentrification of 26th of July St. in Zamalek rolls on. Though it still maintains its character, straddling Cairo’s socialist…
Summer in the City: Fairmont Hotel roof parties
July 3, 2011
Summer in the City: Fairmont Hotel roof parties
Summer in the City is a bimonthly party held at the Fairmont’s rooftop Sky Pool. It launched on June 8…
Postcard from Toledo: A rich mixture of historic art
July 3, 2011
Postcard from Toledo: A rich mixture of historic art
Monuments, natural landscape and souvenirs are a blend worth driving from Madrid to Toledo to see. Entering the former…
Streets of Cairo: Amrika al-Latinia is Garden City’s heaven and hell
July 2, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Amrika al-Latinia is Garden City’s heaven and hell
Garden City is a calm, posh residential neighborhood located in the heart of town. One of its main veins of…
Children’s corner: Kids’ furniture with a new perspective
July 1, 2011
Children’s corner: Kids’ furniture with a new perspective
In 2005, Hala Freiji and her husband decided to revolutionize Egypt’s interior design industry with innovative designs professionally crafted with…