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Surfing in Egypt, on a couch

Surfing in Egypt, on a couch

In light of recent events, the government may have jumped the gun with its predictions of a return to pre-revolution…
Competition to put culinary talent to the test

Competition to put culinary talent to the test

Have you ever felt you possess distinguished, creative culinary talent that has been long buried? Well, if you do, get…
Teddy Tennis, a perfect blend of fun and fitness

Teddy Tennis, a perfect blend of fun and fitness

Getting the attention of little kids for a considerable amount of time is not an easy mission, especially when it…
Should grandparents have a say?

Should grandparents have a say?

Jasmine Abdullah* is fresh out of the delivery room. After four hours of labor and a nine-month wait, she finally…
Castle Zaman

Castle Zaman

On the winding coastal road between Taba and Nuweiba something unusual will meet your eye as you scan the landscape.…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a political campaigner

Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a political campaigner

Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Fugoura: Fashion warrior

Fugoura: Fashion warrior

On his website,Abbas Aboul Hassan claims that Fugoura is a warrior princess, a rebel and the descendant of mixed races…
At St. Catherine, tourism struggle indicates deeper issues

At St. Catherine, tourism struggle indicates deeper issues

The buses come from Sharm el-Sheikh. Mercedes, Scania, Volvo — the streamlined, high-torque vehicles are parked side by side on…
‘Islam is bigger than that’: Three upperclass former Salafis look back

‘Islam is bigger than that’: Three upperclass former Salafis look back

When 31-year-old Aisha al-Shabrawy first wore the niqab, it was like someone had turned off the spotlight on her. Her…
The Sleeper Train

The Sleeper Train

In a hurry to get to Luxor or Aswan from Cairo? Flying is the fastest option. If saving money is…
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