Once upon a time, a young Macedonian prince travelled all the way to the remote Siwa oasis. He was seeking an answer: a direction that would become his destiny ...
Recently, we visited Siwa Oasis in Egypt. It took us nearly 8 hours from Cairo and we drove by the gorgeous North Coast until we reached the Western Desert. For...
I have not met anyone who did not like Dahab. Literally meaning “gold” in Arabic, Dahab can be best described as the "Goa of Egypt". Though I usually hate descr...
What can I say about Dahab without making it seem understated? That its golden mountains at sunset have an ethereal glow, and the Red Sea is the colour of pures...
Aswan is my favourite place in Egypt. It has the loveliest setting on the Nile and the river there is as blue as sapphire. The water beautifully reflects th...
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...
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...
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...