Life & Style
Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma
January 24, 2011
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
January 23, 2011
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
January 22, 2011
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
January 21, 2011
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
January 20, 2011
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
January 20, 2011
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
January 20, 2011
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
January 19, 2011
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
January 18, 2011
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
January 18, 2011
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…