Life & Style
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Aya Home Textiles
January 18, 2011
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Aya Home Textiles
A family business of three generations started by Rafaat Akel, a Palestinian immigrant, is now the most stylish bedding and…
Mastering makeup: How to make your lipstick stay
January 17, 2011
Mastering makeup: How to make your lipstick stay
Lipstick that stays on all day long seems like an impossible wish, but reapplying it after coffee in the morning…
Eyebrow tattoos now easier than ever
January 17, 2011
Eyebrow tattoos now easier than ever
Eyebrow tattooing is not a new phenomena: The technique dates back to 1920s but is nowadays a common procedure. Eyebrow…
Fairmont offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus
January 16, 2011
Fairmont offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus
The mark of excellent service is the constant ability to adapt and change, while keeping consistent quality. While the Fairmont’s…
Women’s problem areas: Hips, thighs and glutes
January 16, 2011
Women’s problem areas: Hips, thighs and glutes
Last week, we started our journey understanding the trinity of problem areas that prevent many women from having a firm…
Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul
January 16, 2011
Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul
In junior high school, I learned the historical value of Constantinya (Constantinople), the city now known as Istanbul. Stories of…
Streets of Cairo: The evolution of Street 90
January 15, 2011
Streets of Cairo: The evolution of Street 90
Five years ago, if you were on Street 90, chances are you were lost on your way to a family…
Children’s corner: A spoon of honey
January 14, 2011
Children’s corner: A spoon of honey
Among many families in Cairo, a spoon of honey is a suggested remedy for almost everything. It is offered to…
Postcard from Spain: Alicante by the sea
January 13, 2011
Postcard from Spain: Alicante by the sea
Decades ago, Ali sang to God and the little coastal town Eastern Spain got its name; Alicante means 'Ali sings.'…
Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet
January 13, 2011
Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet
Whenever I move into a different Cairo neighborhood, one of the first things I look for is where to get…