Life & Style
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
September 8, 2011
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
Japan has long attracted visitors by its sushi, China with its Peking duck, Thailand with its curries and cooking classes…
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
September 7, 2011
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
A group of 16 adventurous travellers plan to scooter across 1700km of roads from Alexandria to Abu Simbel via Sinai…
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
September 7, 2011
Dinner ideas: Easy grilled chicken
If you’re a fan of grilled chicken, then this is the perfect recipe for you. It's not just the easiest…
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
September 6, 2011
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
On a particularly memorable trip to Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu, a few friends and I decided it would be a good…
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
September 6, 2011
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
September 5, 2011
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
With most Cairene children not yet back to school, we bring you the "Children's corner" mid-week! Planning arts and crafts…
Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach
September 5, 2011
Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach
Taking a trip to the Thai island of Phuket and strolling down the street by Patong beach is an unforgettable…
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
September 2, 2011
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
As cars whiz back and forth on Egypt's Sahel road, carrying beachgoers to the pristine coastline in Hacienda or the…
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
September 1, 2011
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
Kids have taken over the streets of Cairo, proudly exhibiting their brand new shiny and colorful clothes. Fireworks resound across…
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
August 31, 2011
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
Everything is falling into place. Children are dressed in new clothes, street fairs and festivals are being held, and lights…