Life & Style
La Villa: A cut and style, with whimsy
September 13, 2011
La Villa: A cut and style, with whimsy
Whether you’re among the well-coiffed who make monthly salon visits a priority, or those who dread trips to the hairdresser,…
How to live like a desert-dwelling Bedouin
September 13, 2011
How to live like a desert-dwelling Bedouin
There is much to learn from traditional Bedouin life, such as understanding nature better and engaging with it in everyday…
Rafik Zaki: A new face on the fashion scene
September 11, 2011
Rafik Zaki: A new face on the fashion scene
Rafik Zaki is the new kid on the fashion block. His designs are colorful, elegant, practical and figure-hugging, a rarely-achieved…
America, west coast style
September 11, 2011
America, west coast style
America is a well-discovered destination for a lot of Egyptians. Many have friends and family who have emigrated there, making…
Fasting with diabetes: Making it through another year
September 11, 2011
Fasting with diabetes: Making it through another year
Ramadan has come and gone. The long, summer days caused a great deal of apprehension for many about their ability…
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
September 9, 2011
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
The start of the new academic year is quickly approaching and that means a never-ending checklist of school requirements and…
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
September 8, 2011
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
Japan has long attracted visitors by its sushi, China with its Peking duck, Thailand with its curries and cooking classes…
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
September 7, 2011
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
A group of 16 adventurous travellers plan to scooter across 1700km of roads from Alexandria to Abu Simbel via Sinai…
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
September 7, 2011
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
If you’re a fan of grilled chicken, then this is the perfect recipe for you. It's not just the easiest…
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
September 6, 2011
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
On a particularly memorable trip to Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu, a few friends and I decided it would be a good…