Life & Style
The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity
August 4, 2010
The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity
Reminiscing over the past ten years of frequent trips to the strip of bright blue sea and white sand that…
The best of this year’s batch of Ramadan tents
August 4, 2010
The best of this year’s batch of Ramadan tents
Ramadan is the month during which one's taste buds experience the epitome of extremes. From utter desperation for a sip…
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea
August 3, 2010
Golio’s: Sicilian by the sea
Perched on the beach at Marina Gate 5 is Golio’s (pronounced Julio’s)--a fabulous eatery that's the North Coast's new "place…
Mastering makeup: Leading up to Ramadan
August 3, 2010
Mastering makeup: Leading up to Ramadan
As summer is slowly pulling its shades and Ramadan approaching, a new makeup regime is needed. Light make-up and a…
In search of the fanous Ramadan
August 2, 2010
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Fanous Ramadan (the Ramadan lantern) is an essential part of Ramadan’s magical atmosphere. The origin of the fanous dates back…
Ramadan fitness: Eating right, keeping trim
August 1, 2010
Ramadan fitness: Eating right, keeping trim
Ramadan isn't the best time to start working on your fitness. The Islamic holy month is marked by iftar invitations,…
A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo
July 31, 2010
A ful for vegetables: Going meatless in Cairo
Egyptians know how to eat a mango. First, slice through the fruit horizontally and twist the halves apart. Next, twist…
Obama and Garang in the Juba market
July 29, 2010
Obama and Garang in the Juba market
Understanding the complexities of Juba’s political past and present is nearly as tricky as navigating its streets. In the second…
Toy Run for Orphans: Memories in the making
July 29, 2010
Toy Run for Orphans: Memories in the making
Our childhood memories continue to haunt us for the rest of our lives. Often frozen in virtual snapshots are the…
Local designers redefine men’s fashion
July 28, 2010
Local designers redefine men’s fashion
For the last couple of years, the local fashion-design industry has focused on women’s fashion: unique clothing lines, jewelery and…