Ancient Egypt 101 – A Short History Lesson
Besides being one of the world's oldest and greatest civilizations of all time, it's intriguing how with all advanced technologies, and recent discoveries till that day no one was able to tell who actually built the Pyramids? how many treasures
A Brief Introduction to the City of Saint Catherine Sinai
Why Visitors Usually Travel to the City of Saint Catherine? When considering a visit to the City of Saint Catherine (a.k.a Katrina), one would only think about climbing Mt. Moses (a.k.a. Mt. Sinai) to witness the sun rise or set, marvel at
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
Egypt Trains – Sleeper Train to Luxor/Aswan: Yes or No?
Since we've been asked countless times whether to choose to fly to Luxor/Aswan direct, or if it's better & cheaper to go by train? To answer your question, I rolled my sleeves, and decided to travel to Aswan by train,
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
A Guide to Exploring the Best Places in Zamalek
The Best Kept Secret of Cairo: El Zamalek Island (a.k.a. Gezira Island) My Childhood In Zamalek A place where I lived 27 of my 31 years -the first 2 years of my life were in Maadi, then we moved to Zamalek, and