Life & Style
Rice preparation made easy
July 27, 2010
Rice preparation made easy
Anyone who has randomly decided to start cooking at some point in life is aware of the difficulties associated with…
Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints
July 26, 2010
Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints
In Egypt, they call it shisha, in Syria and Lebanon they call it argeella, and in Turkey they call it…
Massala at the Karvin Hotel
July 25, 2010
Massala at the Karvin Hotel
Several years ago, while living in Beirut, I was a regular visitor to Cairo. When I arrived, friends were always…
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
July 24, 2010
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
Yousra Shaher’s furniture is not about aesthetics. “It’s mainly about the concept, the inspiration and what this concept means to…
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
July 22, 2010
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
The promotion of animals rights is often mocked in Egypt as being irrelevant. Nevertheless, people are aware of the inhumane…
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
July 22, 2010
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
The Cosmopolitan is a drink that reminds us of the cold streets of New York City and the sophisticated narration…
Gourmet summer burgers
July 20, 2010
Gourmet summer burgers
Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…
10-step summer makeup
July 20, 2010
10-step summer makeup
Sporting a safe tan adds a glow to your look and lessens time and effort spent on makeup. As a…
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
July 19, 2010
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
From Ras Sudr to Taba, Al-Masry Al-Youm devotes the third part of a local beach roundup to the best spots…
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
July 19, 2010
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
Egypt's aptly-named Red Sea Riviera encompasses all the beaches along the Red Sea, both on the Sinai Peninsula and the…