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Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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…
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