Life & Style
Eastbound and free: 7 days of tranquility on the Trans-Siberian Railroad
December 14, 2009
Eastbound and free: 7 days of tranquility on the Trans-Siberian Railroad
In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star the great American travel writer Paul Theroux wrote, “You think of travellers as…
The local bawab: Beyond the surface
December 13, 2009
The local bawab: Beyond the surface
Undeniably a force to be reckoned with in any local metropolis, the influence of the bawab (doorkeeper) can often extend…
Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist
December 13, 2009
Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist
Old film posters decorating CD racks, ancient Sufi poetry hanging on walls, and unique Egyptian ornaments with a modern twist…
A piece of Napa in Cairo
December 10, 2009
A piece of Napa in Cairo
Fairmont Hotels, a recent arrival on the Cairo 5-star hotel scene, has already had an impact on Cairo dining through…
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
December 9, 2009
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
On the catwalk with Egyptian stylist Abdelhak Last Wednesday, the usually impassive face of the giant Buddha seated cross-legged in…
Oven baked meat
December 9, 2009
Oven baked meat
Roasted meat mix:Ingredients1 rack of lamb1/2 kilo sirloin1/2 kilo lamb liver1/4 kilo lamb kidneys1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp ground…
A new kind of bank in town
December 9, 2009
A new kind of bank in town
It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
December 9, 2009
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…
Welcome to Christmas
December 8, 2009
Welcome to Christmas
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held yesterday evening at the Ramses Hilton ballroom. The ceremony started with children from…
It is time for Holiday
December 8, 2009
It is time for Holiday
Why spend the Christmas holidays huddled up with a bunch of familiar faces in the comfort of your own living…