Life & Style
Talking your way to better health
January 30, 2010
Talking your way to better health
Everyone experiences stress. When faced with an obstacle or problem, people usually develop strategies to avoid stress-related consequences, which include…
Saphir: Elite collection, singular service
January 28, 2010
Saphir: Elite collection, singular service
Stepping into a clothes shop is usually relatively simple: you glance at the window display, decide it’s worth taking a…
An oases road trip
January 27, 2010
An oases road trip
When God designed the oases of Egypt’s western desert, he clearly had a road trip in mind. Four oases form…
Ancient Egyptian fish dishes
January 27, 2010
Ancient Egyptian fish dishes
The civilization of Ancient Egypt was a shining light amid the darkness of the rest of the world. At this…
Glassblowing in the City of the Dead
January 26, 2010
Glassblowing in the City of the Dead
Riding a white cab in the City of the Dead is a unique experience as its wide frame traverses the…
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
January 25, 2010
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
Vacation: Leisure time devoted to rest and pleasure.It was clear from the start that “rest” was not going to be…
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
January 20, 2010
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo…
Arabesque: Downtown’s new nightspot
January 19, 2010
Arabesque: Downtown’s new nightspot
Although it's been in operation for more than 30 years, the recent purchase and renovations of Arabesque lounge-restaurant by Nabil…
Colonial walks by the canal
January 19, 2010
Colonial walks by the canal
It’s no secret that Egypt abounds in incredible touristic opportunities: majestic monuments, spectacular deserts, wide stretches of beaches, and much…