One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. A Franco-Geman with Moroccan roots, she loves traditional A...
Here's how it is to live in Cairo as an expat. This heartfelt article has been featured on the UK based magazine, The Simple Things. To all my friends and reade...
Traveling and exploring new places can often be a mixed bag. It is not always roses, wine, and pretty pictures. Sometimes, you stumble upon places or face exper...
Spring in Cairo lasts briefly. Just a few days back, I saw the Palash trees decked up like brides in bold red flowers. In fact, they painted the Nile nearly red...
Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, we love to get a glimpse of what life is like fo...
Nothing in Cairo goes to waste. It is a city in which an entire district is devoted to recycling, and much of the results end up in an enormous open air flea-ma...
There are markets and then there is the Cairo Friday Market. Popularly known as the Souq al Goma, this sprawling commercial jumble takes place under a highway f...
We moved to Cairo in Egypt on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to Africa was long pending and the move stretched over a...