Life & Style
Resolutions for personal revolutions
January 1, 2013
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
December 30, 2012
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
December 29, 2012
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
December 28, 2012
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
December 26, 2012
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
December 25, 2012
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
December 23, 2012
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
December 22, 2012
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
December 19, 2012
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
December 17, 2012
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…