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Dubai 10 Best Places That You Must Visit in This Winters

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There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]

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The charming Khan el Khalili market in Cairo

At first sight, the Khan el Khalili market in Cairo looks straight out of the Arabian Nights. Picture this. Thin […]

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Islamic Cairo photo walks

Islamic Cairo is also known as medieval Cairo. It is the historic area of the city that existed before Cairo’s […]

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Cairo Muizz Street Walking Tour

Introducing Muizz Street in Cairo and its importance is no easy feat, but I will try. Living in Cairo is […]

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The reality check of visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

For those who have been following my blog, know that I visited Egypt first in 2010 and been an expat […]

October 22, 2022
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Are Saqqara pyramids worth visiting?

Though relatively unknown and skipped by most travelers to Egypt, the Saqqara pyramids are quite incredible. In fact, the Saqqara […]

October 21, 2022
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The magnificent Qalawun Complex in Cairo

El Sultan Qalawun Complex is one of the largest and architecturally most beautiful buildings in Cairo’s Muizz Street. Now, Muizz […]

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