Life & Style
Le Bistro: Expanding the elegance of downtown
April 11, 2011
Le Bistro: Expanding the elegance of downtown
Dining in Cairo has taken on a new sense of urgency in the revolutionary age. In the spirit of abiding…
Postcard from Kassab: Arak in Syria’s Middle Earth
April 10, 2011
Postcard from Kassab: Arak in Syria’s Middle Earth
It had been a breath-taking journey: leaving behind the parched confines of the capital and then winding our way up…
La Clé revitalizes your home décor
April 9, 2011
La Clé revitalizes your home décor
“We turn your house into a home” is the slogan of La Clé, a furniture store newly opened
Children’s corner: Making cards
April 8, 2011
Children’s corner: Making cards
Teaching your children how to create a greeting card will help them express themselves through painting and designing. It is…
Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950
April 7, 2011
Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950
Entering the dimly-lit room of the George restaurant in Ismailia necessitates a generous push of two rows of doors, which…
Q&A with Dr Bassiouny: How to beat seasonal flu
April 6, 2011
Q&A with Dr Bassiouny: How to beat seasonal flu
Seasonal flu is a widespread global phenomenon, usually associated with the cold winter months. However, in Egypt, a number of…
Egypt turmoil hits Cairo nightlife
April 6, 2011
Egypt turmoil hits Cairo nightlife
After hours spinning the latest hip-hop and trance hits, DJ Sugar loses enthusiasm, turns off the music and surveys a…
Preventing head lice in children
April 4, 2011
Preventing head lice in children
Contrary to popular belief, lice and nits are not directly signs of bad hygiene or lower social class. Sahar Mohamed,…
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
April 3, 2011
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
The Earth experiences millions of rain, thunder and lightning storms every year, but in Cairo they are very rare. With…
Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt
April 3, 2011
Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt
Tourists are staying away from Egypt two months after the start of a popular revolution that removed longtime President Hosni…