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Can Cairo carpool?

Can Cairo carpool?

Being subject to chronic traffic can have a variety of side-effects on the wary driver: from a perpetual scowl or…
Made-to-Measure: An Interview With Master-tailor Augusto Cantone

Made-to-Measure: An Interview With Master-tailor Augusto Cantone

Renowned Italian tailor Augusto Cantone travels the world, taking the measurements of those in the market for a quality made-to-measure…
Greek Wedding

Greek Wedding

I recently found myself fortunate enough to be invited by a friend to her wedding in Greece. With little time…
Disturbing menu

Disturbing menu

Academics have long known that too much choice can be a bad thing. If you walk into a supermarket and…
Okra, now one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Egypt, can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Okra, now one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Egypt, can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Weeka Okra is one of the most famous Upper Egyptian recipes, where the instrument (mefraak) is used to mash the…
A healthy yet yummy molokheya

A healthy yet yummy molokheya

Since ancient times, the fertile and ever renewing soil of the Nile took advantage of a suitable climate for different…
Rome on a plate

Rome on a plate

It’s no secret that while there’s much to see in Rome, there’s far more to eat. For the herds of…
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Traditional boat builders, fish and Napoleon all make up for a great trip.
Standing the test of time

Standing the test of time

In Cairo's intensely competitive grilled meats arena, Rifai in Sayeda Zeinab has attracted positive press and a firm, loyal following…
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