Life & Style
Revolution cafes and martyr sandwiches: When does commemoration turn into exploitation?
April 18, 2011
Revolution cafes and martyr sandwiches: When does commemoration turn into exploitation?
The line between exploitation and commemoration is so thin that even Mostafa Mahmoud, owner of the 25 January ‘Caffe’ and…
La Maison Blanche: Extravagant, extraordinary, quality
April 17, 2011
La Maison Blanche: Extravagant, extraordinary, quality
I’m a believer in value. Value is a difficult concept to define, but it basically means that the worth of…
Postcard from Antalya: The other side of the Mediterranean
April 17, 2011
Postcard from Antalya: The other side of the Mediterranean
Turkey’s political leadership is making a lot of noise on the European and Middle Eastern scenes. In the midst of…
Children’s corner: Planting flowers in spring
April 15, 2011
Children’s corner: Planting flowers in spring
Some of the most fruitful activities for children are those that involve nature. Whether hatching eggs in an incubator, discovering…
Local gold market suffers from low demand
April 14, 2011
Local gold market suffers from low demand
With Egypt’s gold prices witnessing a sharp increase since the beginning of this year, the demand for gold has dropped…
Jordanian delights
April 14, 2011
Jordanian delights
Many travelers to Jordan believe there is little to do in Amman. For one thing, most of Jordan’s travel destinations,…
Breezy, optimistic trends for spring fashion
April 13, 2011
Breezy, optimistic trends for spring fashion
Optimistic prints and loose, comfy clothes give spring an uplifting feeling this year--a time for new beginnings. Check out the…
Postcard from Moscow: Landmark wedding tour
April 12, 2011
Postcard from Moscow: Landmark wedding tour
During the summer in Egypt, it is common to find a bride and groom gathered with friends on the Qasr…
Offerna brings group buying to Egypt
April 11, 2011
Offerna brings group buying to Egypt
The unprecedented success of Grouponin the US has spawned many spin-off websites all over the world, turning the concept of…