The intriguing Coptic Quarter of Cairo
The old Coptic Cairo is the original home of the Coptic Christians, who form the majority of the Egyptian Christians. one of the worlds oldest Christian den...
expat life in Cairo
Top 5 reasons to skip Hurghada or Sharm and head to Dahab, the “Goa of Egypt”
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...
The Birqash Camel Market near Cairo
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...
Egyptian food guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine
This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar gatherings in Cairo and was introduced to the special Ramadan dishes. A major Ramadan foo...
The beauty of Cairo Ramadan
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...
The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It while walking down the maze of timeless narrow lanes of Islamic Cairo, th...
Cairo street photography
Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, we took endless pictures of the street life and came to the conclusio...
Beautiful days of Cairo spring
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...
A local market in Cairo
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...
Khan el Khalili guide
There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market is like a medieval mall w...