Life & Style

Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient

Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient

Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box

Children’s corner: How to make a paper box

With most Cairene children not yet back to school, we bring you the "Children's corner" mid-week! Planning arts and crafts…
Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach

Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach

Taking a trip to the Thai island of Phuket and strolling down the street by Patong beach is an unforgettable…
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret

Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret

As cars whiz back and forth on Egypt's Sahel road, carrying beachgoers to the pristine coastline in Hacienda or the…
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships

A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships

Kids have taken over the streets of Cairo, proudly exhibiting their brand new shiny and colorful clothes. Fireworks resound across…
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid

Eidyah: Money for children during Eid

Everything is falling into place. Children are dressed in new clothes, street fairs and festivals are being held, and lights…
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk

The standard Eid dessert: Kahk

Both Muslims and Christians in Egypt celebrate their feasts with special desserts baked for each occasion. Two such desserts, kahk…
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid

Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid

Volunteers have launched a campaign in Cairo and Alexandria to fight sexual harassment during Eid.  The "Safe Eid for Egyptian…
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition

Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition

Mohamed Saeed holds a hose in his hand early in the morning and sprays the asphalt street in front of…
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