8 Beautiful Souvenirs You Must Get In Egypt
This is a guest post by Dee Nowak, of the travel blog Vanilla Papers. Dee lives in Cairo and writes about slow travel and simple living. Did you ever get excited about a souvenir at an exotic market only to come
17 Places With Live Music in Cairo (Not a DJ, Restaurant, Bar or Club)
After visiting Cairo, ticking-off some bucket-list items; the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities & the old souq of Khan El-Khalili, eating at every freaking local restaurant, food stall, or cart, trying all recommended dishes
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
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
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
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
5 Best Hiking Trails in Egypt
Some like to experience the desert riding a 4x4, others would enjoy it effortlessly on the back of a camel, but as we both are hikers; we believe that the best way is to walk it on foot, to connect with
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