Life & Style
A personal collection with a personal connection
September 22, 2010
A personal collection with a personal connection
You can buy a house, but it is a hard job to create a home. The art of turning this…
Deana Shaaban: Elegance meets funky
September 22, 2010
Deana Shaaban: Elegance meets funky
Deana Shaaban, upcoming fashion designer, is launching on 13 October her Fall 2010/11 collection with her first ever fashion show. The…
An Alexandrian excursion: Lunch at the Greek Club
September 21, 2010
An Alexandrian excursion: Lunch at the Greek Club
For Caireans, the northern coast of Egypt has become all about "sahel"--the area between Alexandria and Ras al-Hekma--full of housing…
Why do we travel? To compete
September 20, 2010
Why do we travel? To compete
Norman Rush’s novel “Mating” is one of those terrific books that suffers from any attempt to summarize its plot.
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
September 20, 2010
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
In an region where Islam prevails, winemaking can be a failing trade. It's well-known that Muslims are prohibited from drinking,…
Mastering makeup: Anti-fatigue regime
September 20, 2010
Mastering makeup: Anti-fatigue regime
After a busy weekend or a late night out, residues of fatigue and sleepiness may affect your look the next…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
September 19, 2010
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
Taj Al-Sultan: ‘Majesticity’ along Muezz
September 19, 2010
Taj Al-Sultan: ‘Majesticity’ along Muezz
The Taj Al-Sultan restaurant in Al-Azhar square at the entrance to the Khan al-Khalili is an excellent restaurant. But great…
Bento Box in the Bird Cage
September 18, 2010
Bento Box in the Bird Cage
There is something about Thai food that manages to mesmerize me every time I taste it, but I’m not quite…
Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa
September 17, 2010
Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa
Twenty-six climbers reached the summit of the highest mountain in Africa today, raising the Egyptian flag on top of Mount…