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The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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