Life & Style
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…
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…