Life & Style
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
July 17, 2012
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
This may be the simplest review I have ever been asked to complete. My experience with this place is unilaterally…
Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna
July 15, 2012
Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna
The Red Sea town of Gouna feels like a world apart from the rest of Egypt. Even though its architecture…
One voice, many mosques: As call to prayer is unified, muezzins defy government orders
July 13, 2012
One voice, many mosques: As call to prayer is unified, muezzins defy government orders
Five times a day throughout Cairo, a group of mosque employees unplug small black boxes. Depending on who you ask,…
The future is orange: A sneak peek at this season’s runway trends
July 12, 2012
The future is orange: A sneak peek at this season’s runway trends
The world of fashion and glam changes color as the seasons turn. As tangerine and most hues of orange remain…
Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam
July 12, 2012
Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is definitely one of Egypt’s most underrated destinations. Although many violations against the environment and its natural heritage…
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
July 11, 2012
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
With the world’s population now well over 7 billion, increased pressure is being put on global health resources and services,…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Cairo bus driver
July 9, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Cairo bus driver
“If you get stuck in a traffic jam all the time and have no other job to get to, there…
Egypt Independent commemorates new print edition with potluck
July 9, 2012
Egypt Independent commemorates new print edition with potluck
The Egypt Independent staff gathered with a quest: to get to know each other better through our diverse culinary roots.…
The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq
July 8, 2012
The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq
"If they were British, we said ‘Our shop is cheaper than Asda,’” says Haitham Ibrahim, as we stroll through Sharia…
The flavor of politics; At Somaya’s, conversation is the main course
July 7, 2012
The flavor of politics; At Somaya’s, conversation is the main course
Near Tahrir Square, in the alley between Youssef al-Guindy Street and Mohamed Sidy Street, behind pine-green shuttered doors, lies Fasahat…