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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…
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Aya Home Textiles

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

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

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

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…
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