Life & Style
A night of glamor with Malak el-Ezzawi
April 26, 2010
A night of glamor with Malak el-Ezzawi
Young fashion designer Malak el-Ezzawi celebrated the launch of her 2010 spring/summer collection, "Tales as old as time," in the…
How much exercise is too much?
April 26, 2010
How much exercise is too much?
The pumping season has arrived: this is the time of the year when everyone suddenly remembers that the summer is…
Beads, strings and kids
April 24, 2010
Beads, strings and kids
Three small girls at a table string beads with deep concentration. They are taking part in a three-day jewelry workshop…
Happy kahk
April 22, 2010
Happy kahk
In the Arab World, the sweet pastry known as kahk represents an integral part of the Eid el-Fitr feast. Other…
Tradition meets tourism
April 22, 2010
Tradition meets tourism
Few towns located on a coast can resist the influence of tourism. Although Ile de Ré remained largely a secret…
A trip to the Cape: Beautiful sites, intricate histories
April 20, 2010
A trip to the Cape: Beautiful sites, intricate histories
I was offered a free trip to Cape Town to attend an arts/journalism program. Besides my attraction to the arts…
Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place
April 20, 2010
Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place
Every town has its story. Shalateen's is on the precipice of a turning point.Like each of us, towns are born…
Why do men hate aerobics?
April 18, 2010
Why do men hate aerobics?
"It's a leadership thing," one female client says, leaving a fitness studio after a cardio class. "Men hate to be…
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains
April 13, 2010
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains
When we looked at a map of Egypt, the town of Shalateen and the Halayeb triangle by the Red Sea…
Dahab for your peace of mind
April 12, 2010
Dahab for your peace of mind
When chilling is what I am asking for, Dahab is always my answer. Located more than 450km from Cairo, Dahab…