Life & Style

Resolutions for personal revolutions

Resolutions for personal revolutions

With revolutions and resolutions, winter in Egypt has become a time of change and resistance, and as the winter chill…
Picks for 2012: The fashion we’ll take into the new year

Picks for 2012: The fashion we’ll take into the new year

As the year comes to a a close, winter settles in on our wardrobes, piling over memories of sleeveless tops,…
Best bites of 2012, our reviewer’s top picks

Best bites of 2012, our reviewer’s top picks

With so many restaurants reviewed in 2012, it’s hard to pick our favorites, so we’ve decided to cheat! Here are…
Engaging young minds: Innovative, themed workshops expand children’s horizons

Engaging young minds: Innovative, themed workshops expand children’s horizons

There has been a noticeable rise in instructional workshops for children in Egypt over recent years, designed to deepen their…
The future of fashion: New academy develops promising talent

The future of fashion: New academy develops promising talent

Launched to fill the fashion education void in Egypt, the Young Fashion Academy (YFA) is a comprehensive program aiming to…
Irada wall art: Modernizing Islamic art for your home

Irada wall art: Modernizing Islamic art for your home

For the team at Irada, it’s all about adding that spiritual touch. Through Islamic art inspired wall decals quoting verses…
Queen of spice: Nawab’s owners bring their Indian flavors to Maadi

Queen of spice: Nawab’s owners bring their Indian flavors to Maadi

For a delicious new Indian cuisine option, head to Begum in New Maadi. The restaurant, opened by the owners of…
Dancing with the devil: Spirituality in the Peruvian Andes

Dancing with the devil: Spirituality in the Peruvian Andes

We met the maestro at the bus stop. I hadn’t known what to expect; face-paint, maybe, or a necklace made…
At Maadi’s Cocoon, interiors are striking but food is inconsistent

At Maadi’s Cocoon, interiors are striking but food is inconsistent

Slightly hidden from the hustle and bustle of the busy Corniche, a minute away from Maadi’s second entrance, lies Cocoon…
South Africa: The magic of safari

South Africa: The magic of safari

Aside from the busy streets of Cape Town and the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, South Africa has a different…
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