Life & Style
A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011
December 30, 2011
A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011
When you look back at 2011, you may not think of food —beyond KFC’s revolutionary debut in February, food for…
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
December 29, 2011
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
New Year’s Eve preparations are underway everywhere, and if you haven't made plans yet for your celebration, we have a…
Incense: Vanquisher of evil
December 28, 2011
Incense: Vanquisher of evil
Incense blessing is a known method for protection and chasing away bad energies and evil spirits. Decades ago, Egyptians would…
‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas
December 27, 2011
‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas
While there are still many stigmas associated with mental illness in Egypt, psychiatric hospitals have come a long way since…
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
December 23, 2011
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time…
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj
December 22, 2011
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj
The Fairmont Heliopolis opened its new Indian restaurant last month, an addition to its already internationally infused set of lobby…
East London gentrified, but in a good way
December 21, 2011
East London gentrified, but in a good way
Having lived in London for several years and frequented much of the central London district, I have been amazed to…
No time for Swedish meatballs
December 21, 2011
No time for Swedish meatballs
What does the peaceful and wealthy country of Sweden have in common with downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the staging ground…
The microbus mafia
December 20, 2011
The microbus mafia
“I said the backseat takes only three passengers. If you don't like it, get off the bus.”