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Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Festivals in Egypt That Showcase the Country’s Cultural Depth

Egypt’s festivals are a vivid window into its complex identity that balances ancient traditions, Islamic customs, and contemporary social influences. […]

October 26, 2025
snow in St.Katherine in winter
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The biblical land of St. Katherine of Sinai

Would you believe me if I told you that it snows in Egypt in winter? Most probably not. The truth, […]

October 26, 2025
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Fayoum, salt lakes, pottery, and whale bones

Fayoum or Al Fayoum as it is officially known is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Cairo. Although […]

October 22, 2025
abu simbel is must in every egypt itinerary
Africa, Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

A Classical Egypt Itinerary

Egypt is back in the travel news after a lot of bad press. It is touted as one of the […]

November 1, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egyptian Food, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras

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 […]

October 31, 2022
at the the pyramids of giza
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

10 things not to do in Egypt

For many travelers, Egypt is one of their dream destinations. The cradle of one of the oldest civilizations lures with […]

October 30, 2022
abu simbel in egypt
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Top Twenty Things To Do in Egypt

Egypt offers many exciting experiences apart from the run of the mill visits to the Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, […]

October 29, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 28, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 27, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 26, 2022
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