Life & Style
Streets of Cairo: Tahrir Square
February 13, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Tahrir Square
“Despite the name ‘Liberation Square’ as a direct translation, Tahrir Square has rarely been about liberation,” says Sayyed, parked under…
Egypt’s taxi drivers and the revolution
February 10, 2011
Egypt’s taxi drivers and the revolution
With the curfew and the social and political turbulence taking place in Egypt in the last two weeks, one segment…
Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses
February 9, 2011
Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses
Sand, sun and sea. As we are endlessly alliteratively reminded, Egypt has these in ample supply. But what about the…
Tahrir Square: Battlefield or marketplace?
February 8, 2011
Tahrir Square: Battlefield or marketplace?
Approach Tahrir Square and one of the first things you’re likely to notice is the staggering amount of Egyptian flags--enough…
Women support patrols and neighborhoods find new pride
February 7, 2011
Women support patrols and neighborhoods find new pride
If it wasn’t for the neighborhood watch systems and the relatively primitive protection tools that Egyptians have used in the…
New voices in the crowds: Protests draw first-timers to the streets
January 27, 2011
New voices in the crowds: Protests draw first-timers to the streets
As tens of thousands of protesters overwhelmed the nation this week, several first-time protesters explain what prompted them to join…
Tips for staying safe in a demonstration
January 26, 2011
Tips for staying safe in a demonstration
With the recent events taking place around Cairo and Egypt, it’s probably worth taking a moment to look at how…
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Making art accessible to all
January 25, 2011
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Making art accessible to all
Cherine Badrawy and Taya al-Zayadi are the two art lovers behind the launch of Tache Art, a new gallery in…
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
January 25, 2011
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
In Egypt, where no national survey has been conducted on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV in over ten…
Mastering makeup: The morning look
January 24, 2011
Mastering makeup: The morning look
Whether it's work, walking the dog or taking the kids to the garden, morning chores demand a specific look. Looking…