Face masks for sale. Where are the local heroes? Who are they?
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The team ships out tomorrow, Tehran Khomeini via Doha. So much to learn about in a new culture, especially one so much in the …
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The Perfect Hotel Office
12 Oct 2006
Our Cairo home office for the next two weeks is located in Zamalek – an island nestled on either side by the Nile. It’s very …
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Parent, Founder, Guide, Friend
10 Oct 2006
The extent to which local lineage is acknowleged by the current owners – photo of the former proprietor hanging on the wall of a Cairo …
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My Friday is Your Saturday
10 Oct 2006
A weekend that starts Thursday night, ends Saturday night. Taking advantage of the lull in traffic from iftar. Taxi driver’s taking advantage of the lull …
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Speed signs in Arabic and Roman. Both norms – left to right and right to left comfortably accommodated in the same information layout.
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Lasting Last Impressions
06 Oct 2006
Last impressions of working in Cairo? A relatively easy place to research – all credit to the local team but given the pace, heat and …
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