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Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

After embracing a long journey in the land of Malaysia which included cave-exploring, night-walks in the jungle, swimming off abandoned…
Women’s problem areas:The tummy

Women’s problem areas:The tummy

This is the third and most interesting chapter of our healthy guide handling ladies’ problematic areas. We talked about the…
Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser

Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser

The Banati Foundation grabbed the attention of the media and public alike on 20 January with the opening of its second…
Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation in Cairo

Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation in Cairo

Mid-year vacation is approaching, so if you haven't planned to take your family to a Red Sea resort city, here…
Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Abu Simbel--In the 1960s, rising water from a new dam threatened to submerge the temples and monuments of Nubia, the…
Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Due to my abysmal math skills and debilitating candy addiction, I found myself broke and facing the prospect of homelessness…
Heartwarming soups for Cairo’s cold

Heartwarming soups for Cairo’s cold

Winter calls for slight variations in restaurant ordering habits. Although you may be prone to crave heavy fried foods or…
A ritual bath before your wedding day

A ritual bath before your wedding day

Every culture has its own unique traditions that distinguish it from others. In Middle Eastern countries, having a bath, especially…
Tawla: A tale of strategy

Tawla: A tale of strategy

Dazzled by the noise of the dice hitting the tables around her, an American friend of ours looked at the…
Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London

Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London

This year, heavy snowfall offered a particular charm and Christmas atmosphere to the European capital of shopping, despite the havoc…
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