Long rides to work can be quite boring and monotonic you often try to break out of boredom by reading a good book or listening to music. Mohamed Essam, also known an the Metro Artist, has decided to take his creativity to another level and take advantage of the dull moments he spends on the…
8 Reasons why Ramadan in Egypt is better than anywhere else from Egyptians abroad
Egyptians have created a unique atmosphere for Ramadan that you most certainly won’t find anywhere else and you only need to spend a Ramadan in a country other than Egypt to feel the huge difference. Egypt has a special flavor and here are some reasons why Ramadan in Egypt is the best as described by…
A Mom for just 1 day: Here’s what I’ve learned from Motherhood while babysitting my friend’s kids for 1 day
“It’s not just your life anymore”, I always hear this from moms but I’ve never understood it until I had the honor of living one of the most overwhelming yet exhausting experiences ever. Recently one of my friends asked me to babysit her two kids for one day. Of course I said yes, believing it…
Are Egyptian Women marrying for all the wrong reasons?
The word “divorce” has become very familiar these days and Egypt is now ranked one of the top countries in divorce rates. This is not only because life in Egypt is becoming more and more difficult each day, but also because we are marrying for all the wrong reasons. Marriage is not easy; some do…
On Raising An Addict; The Truth Unmasked.
The truth we all cannot deny is that we are all addicts in different ways; either behavioral addicts or substance addicts. A very simple definition of addiction is‘a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior such as gambling, shopping, eating, etc., or a substance like alcohol, drugs and cigarettes.’ Recently, I found out that one of…
We are only the victims of our own thoughts and actions!
Everyone goes through tough times at some stage of their lives and it’s normal to feel sad, frustrated and depressed. However, only the wisest can find a way out, no matter how tough it gets. Here are a few reminders to help motivate you and get you through what I prefer to call ‘CHALLENGES’ rather…