In many circles, “feminist” is an ugly, dirty word used to describe women of a certain (generally undesirable) type. Sadly, the negative connotations and misconceptions associated with…
Author: Laura Logan
“Watch. Observe. Get lost. Notice, Stop, Catch. Repeat.” These are the words that photographer and model Dorith Mous chose to welcome visitors to her site. The…
Looking out over the Nile, we wondered what animals are resilient enough to live in the waters of Cairo? And what creatures reside in the cleaner…
This Saturday, Mar. 29, Dubai will celebrate Earth Hour by shutting off the electricity in its skyline from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Earth Hour, which has been…
We all have pet peeves when it comes to working out at the gym. You know what I’m talking about – little things that people do…
Three years after the crisis in Syria began, human rights organization Save the Children has released a powerful ad as a global call-to-arms for action in…
In Egypt, a country in which public discussion of sexuality is strictly taboo, no one talks much about sex. Public schools don’t offer sex education and…
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson One thing I…
The Arabian Gulf is a beacon of culture, offering rich history and, as it turns out, a rich assortment of wildlife. There’s more around than just…
Dine and dance the night away this Valentine’s Day weekend at The Venue. Starting at 9pm on the 14th, Shaolin and The Chef will be bringing…