Life & Style
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
December 23, 2011
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time…
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj
December 22, 2011
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj
The Fairmont Heliopolis opened its new Indian restaurant last month, an addition to its already internationally infused set of lobby…
East London gentrified, but in a good way
December 21, 2011
East London gentrified, but in a good way
Having lived in London for several years and frequented much of the central London district, I have been amazed to…
No time for Swedish meatballs
December 21, 2011
No time for Swedish meatballs
What does the peaceful and wealthy country of Sweden have in common with downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the staging ground…
The microbus mafia
December 20, 2011
The microbus mafia
“I said the backseat takes only three passengers. If you don't like it, get off the bus.”
Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir
December 19, 2011
Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir
While the second round of the elections was underway, clashes erupted between the military and protesters in Cairo. With a…
Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi
December 18, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi
The Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club or “Nadi al-Maadi” is an important hub for Maadi residents, allowing them to cross…
In contrast to January, protesters bring everyday life to Tahrir
December 16, 2011
In contrast to January, protesters bring everyday life to Tahrir
Besides reaching a new level of understanding of tear gas remedies and how to avoid arrest, Tahrir demonstrators have come…