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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
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 […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Secrets of the Gayer Anderson Museum in Cairo
Gayer Anderson Museum: an enchanting house of secrets, the erstwhile Beit Al-Keritleya (house of the Cretan lady), the resting place […]
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Manial Palace, a peep into the 19th century Egyptian royal life
This obscure offbeat gem is located on Roda Island, one of the many islands on the Nile. Though overlooked by […]