A Classical Egypt Itinerary
Egypt is back in the travel news after a lot of bad press. It is touted as one of the […]
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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 […]
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Mosque of Aqsunqur or The Blue Mosque in Cairo
The Mosque of Aqsunqur or the Blue Mosque is one of the prettiest and quietest places in Cairo. It lies […]
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The Mosque of Abu Dahab, a hanging mosque in Cairo
I am married to an Abu Dahab. This name is very illustrious in Egypt and the family is supposedly a […]
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Al Ghuriya Mosque-Mausoleum of Cairo
Al Ghuriya Mosque Madrassa complex is one of my favourite places in Cairo. It is located near the intersection of […]
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Cairo street photography
Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, we took endless pictures of […]
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The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]
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The intriguing Mosque-of-Al-Refaie in Cairo
The most intriguing and interesting part of the Mosque-of-Al-Refaie is its location. Nobody knows why Khoshiar chose to build it […]
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The magnificent beauty of Sultan Hassan Mosque Madrassa
Living in Cairo is like being surrounded by antiquity all the time. Ancient and medieval monuments dot every niche of […]
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Is Ibn Tulun Mosque the most beautiful one in Cairo?
Everything about the Ibn Tulun Mosque is of legendary proportions. To begin with, it is the oldest mosque in Egypt […]