Life & Style
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…
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…