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Matam Al-Khartoum: A Sudanese outpost downtown

Matam Al-Khartoum: A Sudanese outpost downtown

Sudan may have now broken into South Sudan and Sudan but in Cairo, among the Sudanese here, you’d never believe…
Backpacking is safe fun, if you follow the rules

Backpacking is safe fun, if you follow the rules

Summer’s started, the sun is shining in many corners of the world, and a feeling for escape follows you from…
Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra

Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra

A refreshing change from the shops the average bride in Egypt visits, Darb al-Barabra offers brides willing to dig deep…
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program

Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program

Combining fun and learning during the summer has always been a challenge for Egyptian families, who may often spend weeks…
Wakeboarding takes off on the north coast

Wakeboarding takes off on the north coast

Wakeboarding has become a growing water sport among Egypt's upper crust in recent years, and with a large number of…
Protect children from common summer illnesses

Protect children from common summer illnesses

As summer rolls around again, it’s time for children to hit the beach and enjoy the sunny weather or plunge…
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms

The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms

For women in Egypt, walking down the street is not just about avoiding the reckless microbuses or being fast enough…
Nebny Foundation seeks to revitalize post-uprising Egypt

Nebny Foundation seeks to revitalize post-uprising Egypt

Egypt's revolution seems to have inspired a great many people to spruce up their neighborhoods, re-paint their shopfonts or open…
Postcard from Rome: A city that feeds the soul

Postcard from Rome: A city that feeds the soul

Rome is a city with spirit and character. Located in the heart of Italy, it is the country's largest and…
Café Mex: A boost to Cairo’s emerging street scene

Café Mex: A boost to Cairo’s emerging street scene

The gentrification of 26th of July St. in Zamalek rolls on. Though it still maintains its character, straddling Cairo’s socialist…
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