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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Egyptian food guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine
Last updated: October 24, 2026 This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar […]
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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 […]
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Cairo street photography
Last updated: October 24, 2026 Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, […]
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The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
Last updated: October 24, 2026 I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. […]
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The intriguing Mosque-of-Al-Refaie in Cairo
The most intriguing and interesting part of the Mosque-of-Al-Refaie is its location. Nobody knows why Khoshiar chose to build it […]
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The magnificent beauty of Sultan Hassan Mosque Madrassa
Living in Cairo is like being surrounded by antiquity all the time. Ancient and medieval monuments dot every niche of […]