What To Expect During Christmas in Egypt
The Christmas holiday season certainly is a popular time for tourists and travelers visiting Egypt. Lots of people from colder climates love spending their winter vacation someplace warm and sunny, making Egypt an ideal destination for holiday travel plans. For
Coming Clean on Egyptian Toilets: Shatafa What??
Here at Whynotegypt, we love to answer your questions. Big, small, or potentially embarrassing – you ask and we will answer. Since one of the most perplexing issues foreigners face in Egypt isn’t always the easiest to ask about …we
Travelling with Pets: The Alternatives to Dog Kennels in Egypt
Pet owners out there know the struggle all too well. You've been dreaming up the perfect vacation for a while, you're all ready to book, you can't wait to travel
Women of Egypt — Smashing Stereotypes (Part 2 of 2)
Trend-setters, Influencers, and Ambassadors While Part One of our two-part, smashing stereotype series highlights women in Egypt playing a major role in the burgeoning field of adventure-travel, the women featured in part two are involved in a much wider range of
Women of Egypt – Smashing Stereotypes (Part 1 of 2)
A Tale of Two Cousins My 21-year-old cousin recently contacted me, asking for advice. She'd been hoping to travel to Egypt for a couple weeks over the winter holidays, and wanted some ideas of things to do and places to stay in
Abu Simbel: The 8th Wonder of the Ancient World?
Everyone loves a good listicle. Top 10
Diving Holidays in Egypt: Snorkeling, Scuba, or Free Diving
Yes, we know there are some of you out there still hoping and praying for spring to arrive, with its sunshine and warm weather. But here in Egypt, the beautiful, balmy weather is already upon us, and Spring Fever has
Following the Footsteps of the Holy Family Flight into Egypt
A myriad of reasons draw people from all over the world to Egypt. For some, the reasons are spiritual ones. Though often overshadowed by Egypt's other claims to fame (I'm looking at you, pyramids), Egypt's religious pilgrimage sights are an
The Ultimate Guide to Marsa Alam Holidays
Welcome to the 'Red Sea Riviera' Thirty years ago, Marsa Alam was little more than a quiet fishing village in the sleepy southeast corner of Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. Today that same area is quickly becoming one of the country's top
Bus Trippin’ to Sinai
If you’ve recently read our Complete guide to Dahab, admit it: you’ve already begun planning your next trip to this favorite Red Sea holiday destination! (We know we are, and we just got back!) But how will you get there? Since