Life & Style
Bring out the chef in you: Award-winning recipes to warm up your winter
January 5, 2013
Bring out the chef in you: Award-winning recipes to warm up your winter
The Egyptian Chefs Association recently held a series of culinary competitions where highly skilled chefs were asked to tap into…
2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays
January 4, 2013
2012 family vacation spots: Worry-free local destinations for the holidays
We’ve covered a number of local destinations this year in the travel section — from east to west and north…
Changing destinations: 2012 has seen shifts in travel habits
January 2, 2013
Changing destinations: 2012 has seen shifts in travel habits
Political instability has taken its toll on the tourism industry since the 25 January revolution. The continued security vacuum and…
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…