Egypt Expat Blog Archives • Maverickbird

A local market in Cairo

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

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

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

February 13, 2026

If there’s one site that I liked more than any other in Luxor, it would be the magnificent Medinat Habu. […]

October 27, 2025

Walking through Karnak temple in Luxor is like going through the pages of a history book. To understand the importance […]

October 27, 2025

The marine world along the Marsa Alam coast is a real treasure trove for the diver. Here you can see […]

October 26, 2025

Egypt’s Red Sea coast is as stunning as it is varied. The comfort travelers have Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada, while the […]

October 26, 2025

While traveling is not recommended right now, nothing is stopping you from discovering another world full of beauty, archaeological ruins, […]

October 26, 2025

When I first met Tarek, I was so hopelessly uncomfortable in the water, that he actually thought I had never […]

October 26, 2025