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

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

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The Mosque of Aqsunqur or the Blue Mosque is one of the prettiest and quietest places in Cairo. It lies […]

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I am married to an Abu Dahab. This name is very illustrious in Egypt and the family is supposedly a […]

October 27, 2022
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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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Cairo street photography

Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, we took endless pictures of […]

October 25, 2022
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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 […]

October 25, 2022
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The intriguing Mosque-of-Al-Refaie in Cairo

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