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Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Many Chinese-produced maps place Europe and Africa on the left side, the Americas on the right, and China at its…
For rice lovers: Risotto degli innamorati

For rice lovers: Risotto degli innamorati

This is a recipe Italians usually cook for their fiances or wives on Valentine’s day, which serves equally well as…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock

Jet lag: Resting your body clock

As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual

New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual

Delicious cookies, family gatherings and a frenzy of phone calls and messages are some of the characteristic features of the…
The story of kahk al-Eid

The story of kahk al-Eid

Perfectly round, perfectly scrumptious, kahk--traditional Egyptian cookies--are the perfect ending to the holy month of Ramadan, and the perfect start…
Kahk al-Eid recipe

Kahk al-Eid recipe

Mouth-watering oriental cookies widely know as kahk make up an essential component of the Muslim Eid el-Fitr, the feast after…
Woodwork from nature

Woodwork from nature

Environmentalists and nature lovers would be intrigued to hear of Shahir Maged’s natural woodwork because it is an interesting way…
Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad

Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad

This pasta salad is both refreshing and relatively easy to make. Top it with equal parts oil, vinegar, and lemon,…
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Siwa, Egypt's vast and isolated western oasis, is not exactly known for its cool summers. Average highs for August and…
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