Is Ibn Tulun Mosque the most beautiful one in Cairo?
Everything about the Ibn Tulun Mosque is of legendary proportions. To begin with, it is the oldest mosque in Egypt […]
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Khan el Khalili guide
There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The superb Coptic Museum in Cairo
The Coptic museum of Cairo is one of the city’s least-known attractions and it is one of its best. Founded […]
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The intriguing Coptic Quarter of Cairo
The old Coptic Quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, who form the majority of the Egyptian Christians, […]
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Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad Mosque in old Cairo
The Sultan Al-Mu’ayyad mosque is one of the less-visited mosques in Old Cairo. It is also one of the most […]
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The secret Bedouin gardens of Sinai
The colours of the Sinai are harsh. They are stony, immobile, and seemingly too arid to support any life. All […]