Cairo expat blog Archives • Maverickbird

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 […]

One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. A […]

March 19, 2026

Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, […]

February 14, 2026

Traveling and exploring new places can often be a mixed bag. It is not always roses, wine, and pretty pictures. […]

February 14, 2026

Spring in Cairo lasts briefly. Just a few days back, I saw the Palash trees decked up like brides in […]

February 13, 2026

Nothing in Cairo goes to waste. It is a city in which an entire district is devoted to recycling, and […]

February 13, 2026

We moved to Cairo, Egypt, on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to Africa […]

February 13, 2026

There are markets and then there is the Cairo Friday Market. Popularly known as the Souq al Goma, this sprawling […]

October 27, 2025

I woke up shivering and looked around with bleary eyes. It had been a rough night. Sand had crept into […]

October 26, 2025

Upon moving onward from Bahariya Oasis, you can see a noticeable change in the colour of the surrounding desert. This […]

October 26, 2025