Mary Aravanis | Egyptian Streets

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Buzz
The Return to the Cafes: The Same, But Different
The murmur of light conversation, the smell of freshly ground coffee, the occasional escape of a loud...

Mary Aravanis July 10, 2020
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Arts & Culture
El Sawy Culture Wheel: “We Closed Our Doors, with Our Hands on the Handles”
Lights, laughs and applause would always flood one of Zamalek’s most beloved and well-known cultural venues, El...

Mary Aravanis July 9, 2020
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Arts & Culture
Gems of Netflix: A Selection of Revived Youssef Chahine Films
“Because we are men, and we took the stance of men,” goes the famous phrase from internationally...

Mary Aravanis July 5, 2020
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Arts & Culture
Lockdown Self-Portrait: An Online Exhibition Showcasing the Many Faces of Lockdown
“The need to ‘create’ has never been of such great importance (as now),” stresses 44-year-old visual artist...

Mary Aravanis June 29, 2020
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Opinion
Working From Home: How the Experience Differs Pre and Post-Pandemic
Waking up at a somewhat comfortable time, taking the time to prepare a fresh cup of coffee...

Mary Aravanis June 26, 2020
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Buzz
5 Egyptian Local Food Brands That Promote Healthy Eating
Whether one has decided to explore vegetarianism, veganism or simply practicing having a more balanced diet, working...

Mary Aravanis June 25, 2020
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Buzz
Postponing One of the Most Important Days of One’s Life: From Summer Weddings to Question Marks
Venue picking. Wedding cake picking. Dress picking, and every little detail in between. Planning a wedding is...

Mary Aravanis June 19, 2020
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Arts & Culture
“These are Very Confusing and Uncertain Times”: The Future of Zawya & Cinema-Going
The smell of freshly popped corn wafting through the air, the excited buzz of cinema-goers standing outside...

Mary Aravanis June 17, 2020
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Arts & Culture
Mawgat: Egypt’s First International Audio Drama Festival Launches Online
The sweet sounds of early morning birds chirping, the soft roar of a motorbike in the distance,...

Mary Aravanis June 15, 2020
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Arts & Culture
From Protection to Fashion: How the Face Mask has Evolved from PPE Wear to a Fashion Statement
What started as a mere method of protection against COVID-10 (coronavirus), has turned into the fashion world’s...

Mary Aravanis June 8, 2020
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Arts & Culture
Wander Through Fantasy Worlds with this Egyptian Photographer’s Dreamy Online Shoots
Flower-adorned backgrounds that seem to create a fairytale-like atmosphere, vintage feels and fantasy-like worlds are what make...

Mary Aravanis June 4, 2020
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Arts & Culture
‘It’s a Great Platform for Expression’: One Egyptian’s TikTok Success Story
TikTok has come to mean so much more than the mere sound of a clock. In this...

Mary Aravanis May 31, 2020
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Opinion
We are All Suddenly Hypochondriacs: How Coronavirus has Induced Fear in Sickness
Suddenly hyperaware of our bodies and any feelings of sickness, whether it be a slight rise in...

Mary Aravanis May 28, 2020
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Arts & Culture
Eid Plans in the Time of Coronavirus: Trying to Keep the Spirit Alive
The smell of a freshly cooked breakfast first thing in the morning, loud family members this way...

Mary Aravanis May 24, 2020
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Arts & Culture
A Little Green Sanctuary: a Beginner’s Guide to Minding Houseplants
From tropical-like shadows cast across your living room walls, to fairytale-like leafy vines draped over head, adding...

Mary Aravanis May 21, 2020
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Buzz
A Sweet Escape? A Compilation of Some of People’s Strange Dreams During the Pandemic
*Disclaimer: Some of these stories include sensitive topics such as murder and cannibalism. Please read at your own...

Mary Aravanis May 18, 2020
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Travel
Travel Across Egypt’s South Through This Virtual Road Trip
Diving into part two of this two part virtual road trip series, this road trip plan will...

Mary Aravanis May 15, 2020

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