Expat Life Archives • Page 12 of 14 • Maverickbird

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. […]

September 16, 2018

Earlier this month in Cologne, I went on a local food and drink binge with my friends. Since summer was […]

August 24, 2018

One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in […]

July 15, 2018

Spring in Cairo lasts briefly. Just a few days back, I saw the Palash trees decked up like brides in […]

March 19, 2018

Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, […]

January 17, 2018

Christmas has its own special charm. It is the time of wonderful smelling goodies, gorgeous fairy lights, twinkling tin ornaments, […]

December 17, 2017

The famous Carnival of Cologne officially kicks off on 11th November at 11.11 hrs. Carnival is called the “fifth season […]

November 14, 2017

Nothing in Cairo goes to waste. It is a city in which an entire district is devoted to recycling, and […]

November 3, 2017

There are markets and then there is the Cairo Friday Market. Popularly known as the Souq al Goma, this sprawling […]

November 2, 2017

We moved to Cairo in Egypt on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to […]

October 13, 2017