Life & Style
Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day
March 21, 2013
Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day
Last Saturday, a team from the online boutique Style Treasure celebrated Mother’s Day at Sofitel Cairo El Gezira Hotel with…
Waiting for the sun: Sensory overload and a never-ending party in the Peruvian Andes
March 18, 2013
Waiting for the sun: Sensory overload and a never-ending party in the Peruvian Andes
It was to be a mind-bending spectacle. The sun would rise, and then again, and again, so that three fiery…
International Women’s Day: Through the eyes of Soheir
March 17, 2013
International Women’s Day: Through the eyes of Soheir
Though I’ve managed to overcome many of the challenges that face women in the patriarchal society in which we…
A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out
March 15, 2013
A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out
Not many Egyptians are able to move out of their parents’ home aged 16. In fact, most Egyptians continue to…
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen
March 14, 2013
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen
In an attempt to catch up with its trendy neighboring district, Zamalek, Mohandiseen has recently welcomed its first “street food”…
Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence
March 14, 2013
Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence
Mira Nassif, former Egyptian judo champion, master’s student and small-business owner, credits judo for her current success. “The courage to…
Amid hardship, migration becomes popular
March 11, 2013
Amid hardship, migration becomes popular
With the dire economic situation, current political instability and increasing sectarian strife becoming part of everyday living and conversation, many…
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates
March 10, 2013
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates
Purchasing chocolate is not an easy task. While it may take you seconds to pick a candy bar at the…
International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles
March 8, 2013
International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles
International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, is a day to honor women and the struggle for women’s…
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence
March 7, 2013
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence
A woman recounts her experience of sexual violence to you. It may be tempting if she is crying to tell…