Life & Style
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Hamdeen Sabbahi political campaigner
May 22, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Hamdeen Sabbahi political campaigner
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Let me in: Cairo’s public, yet restricted places
May 21, 2012
Let me in: Cairo’s public, yet restricted places
Hussein Helal wants to live the life of a normal 26-year-old. Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Helal is confined to…
Burma, in and out of the loop
May 20, 2012
Burma, in and out of the loop
After nearly 50 years under military rule, Burma is turning a page. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel laureate and…
Flash mob, flash flop
May 18, 2012
Flash mob, flash flop
A flash mob at the Ramses Train Station on Thursday sparked tension with spectators and officers of the station’s police…
How organic is ‘organic’?
May 17, 2012
How organic is ‘organic’?
When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to…
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
May 16, 2012
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
Drug addiction is a major problem in Cairo, but one that is very rarely written about or discussed in politics…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a fortune teller
May 14, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a fortune teller
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Take a trip down the Red Sea coast
May 13, 2012
Take a trip down the Red Sea coast
If you are Egyptian or just visiting Egypt, the Red Sea is definitely worth exploring. The road from Cairo all…
Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself
May 13, 2012
Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself
The air carries the fresh smell of jasmine and Far Eastern tunes calmly fill the space of Kempinski's Herbal Spa.…
Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council
May 10, 2012
Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council
It’s always inspiring to see the fruit of creative labor on display, especially when the products have been created in…