Life & Style
Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes
July 23, 2012
Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes
With years of pop culture imagery and sex industry stereotypes firmly imprinted on our brains, it might be difficult to…
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
July 22, 2012
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
The holy fasting month is here. It’s time to welcome Ramadan nights in stylish lounges featuring lavish menus from a…
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
July 18, 2012
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
July 18, 2012
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
Kalila and Dimna children’s bookstore and cultural center offers young people the chance to embark on an interactive cultural journey…
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…