Friday Market in Cairo‘s City of the Dead
There are markets and then there is the Cairo Friday Market. Popularly known as the Souq al Goma, this sprawling […]
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The incredible White Desert in Egypt
I woke up shivering and looked around with bleary eyes. It had been a rough night. Sand had crept into […]
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What lies beyond the Black Desert in Egypt
Upon moving onward from Bahariya Oasis, you can see a noticeable change in the colour of the surrounding desert. This […]
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The Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert
Unlike its neighbour the surreal White Desert, the Black Desert is more sedate. Stark in golden yellow sand topped with […]
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Top 5 reasons to skip Hurghada or Sharm and head to Dahab, the “Goa of Egypt”
I have not met anyone who did not like Dahab. Literally meaning “gold” in Arabic, Dahab can be best described […]
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Is it safe to visit the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt?
What can I say about Dahab without making it seem understated? That its golden mountains at sunset have an ethereal […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]