Travel Guide Archive

A Breather from Cairo

Posted on April 30, 2012 | 1 Comment
When traffic has been quite congested for some time and sandstorms have swept the city, it’s time to pack up the good old BBQ, coolboxes,...
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A Day in Degla, Maadi (Part 1)

Posted on April 15, 2012 | No Comments
If you’re looking for a way to spend a quiet and warm afternoon, look no further than Degla, Maadi. While almost all of Maadi is...
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A guide to driving in Cairo

Posted on March 8, 2012 | 2 Comments
Engine? Start! Mirrors? Check! Windows? Down! And we’re off… Off to Cairo, the largest populated city in Africa and the Middle East. This large amount...
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Safety in Egypt these days

Posted on February 6, 2012 | 4 Comments
Ok, this post is going to be a bit more serious than my previous posts, because there is something I think is very important...
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Cinderella was really Egyptian?

Posted on January 23, 2012 | 2 Comments
Anyone who knows the delicious beverage Snapple, knows that under every cap is a Snapple Random Fact. I’ve always loved these because they’re usually fun...
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Winter In Egypt: As Cold As It’ll Never Get

Posted on November 2, 2011 | No Comments
To many people born and bred outside of Egypt, the term winter can trigger many mental images or memories that had been tucked away and...
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Maadi, Expat Central

Posted on October 2, 2011 | No Comments
Cairo is huge, there’s no doubt about it. With nearly 20 million inhabitants in the city, the number increases drastically during the day from all...
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Cairo Airport in 7 Easy Steps

Posted on August 19, 2011 | 2 Comments
Arriving in Egypt may be an overwhelming experience, especially for those who don’t speak Arabic and have never ventured to the Middle East before. Luckily...
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El Fishawy

Posted on July 26, 2011 | No Comments
Open for more than 250 years, El Fishawy is a must go to cafe in Khan El-Khalili. It has a rich history for being popular...
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Al-Karm Eco Lodge

Posted on July 17, 2011 | 3 Comments
I recently had the opportunity to visit Al-Karm, a Bedouin-owned and run eco lodge in South Sinai. It is under the supervision of the St. Catherine...
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