Life & Style
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…
Turkish coffee: A taste of life
January 12, 2011
Turkish coffee: A taste of life
Following the discovery of coffee in Yemen 5 centuries ago, the flavorsome stimulant spread across Anatolia and the Middle East…
Don Quichotte: Remnants of royalty on the streets of Zamalek
January 12, 2011
Don Quichotte: Remnants of royalty on the streets of Zamalek
The restaurants reviewed in this column tend to be new, funky, innovative, or have some other characteristic that would distinguish…
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Cycling for change
January 11, 2011
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Cycling for change
From organizing a grueling bike race to raise money for women craft workers, to establishing a life-coaching business, Yasmine Khater…
Vintage shades: Shine like a Hollywood star
January 11, 2011
Vintage shades: Shine like a Hollywood star
Tarek al-Sallab, 27, appears from afar, easily noticeable as he walks gingerly, gently cradling three large black boxes. He's wearing…