There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]
Introducing Muizz Street in Cairo and its importance is no easy feat, but I will try. Living in Cairo is […]
Gayer Anderson Museum: an enchanting house of secrets, the erstwhile Beit Al-Keritleya (house of the Cretan lady), the resting place […]
This obscure offbeat gem is located on Roda Island, one of the many islands on the Nile. Though overlooked by […]
The Coptic museum of Cairo is one of the city’s least-known attractions and it is one of its best. Founded […]
The old Coptic Quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, who form the majority of the Egyptian Christians, […]
The Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad mosque is one of the less-visited mosques in Old Cairo. It is also one of the most […]
The colours of the Sinai are harsh. They are stony, immobile, and seemingly too arid to support any life. All […]
One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. A […]