Life & Style
French countryside cooking in Cairo
February 13, 2010
French countryside cooking in Cairo
Picture this idyllic setting. It’s a cool afternoon in the countryside, a gentle breeze sways the leaves overhead, providing just…
Suggestions for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2010
Suggestions for Valentine’s Day
Whatever your plans this Sunday night--be they for a romantic candlelight dinner with that special someone, or to simply party…
The magic of laser hair reduction
February 11, 2010
The magic of laser hair reduction
The demand for laser hair removal is increasing rapidly. Some people are afraid to do it, as they think lasers…
Inka @ October Hills
February 10, 2010
Inka @ October Hills
Furnishing a home can be a fun, but it can also be stressful and complicated. Choosing furniture, bedding, tableware, and…
In the name of beauty
February 9, 2010
In the name of beauty
Having studied in Canada for four years, coming back to Egypt was quite a shock in several different respects. One…
Home and beyond
February 7, 2010
Home and beyond
Located in one of Zamalek’s quiet quarters is Home & Beyond, an ideal place to find unique gift ideas.
Not your typical Indian cooking class
February 1, 2010
Not your typical Indian cooking class
Apple strudel, smoked salmon, and fresh coffee. A brunch date? No, the start of a Ramses Hilton cooking class. It's…
Bionanotechnology: From sci-fi to medical reality
February 1, 2010
Bionanotechnology: From sci-fi to medical reality
Imagine an assembly of intelligent, tiny specks patrolling the inside of your body for the first sign of anything unusual.…
Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
February 1, 2010
Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
The most striking aspect about the Mexicans is their identity--or to be more precise, their identity crisis, born out of…
Unusual tables
January 31, 2010
Unusual tables
For most people, there is a clear difference between a shisha and a coffee table—two separate objects, each with its…