Egypt Expat Blog Archives • Page 4 of 4 • Maverickbird

The strangeness of Siwa oasis of Egypt

Once upon a time, a young Macedonian prince travelled all the way to the remote Siwa oasis. He was seeking […]

May 25, 2020

Recently, we visited Siwa Oasis in Egypt. It took us nearly 8 hours from Cairo and we drove by the […]

May 24, 2020

I have not met anyone who did not like Dahab. Literally meaning “gold” in Arabic, Dahab can be best described […]

May 22, 2020

What can I say about Dahab without making it seem understated? That its golden mountains at sunset have an ethereal […]

May 21, 2020

Aswan is my favourite place in Egypt. It has the loveliest setting on the Nile and the river there is […]

May 5, 2020

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

May 12, 2019

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

September 16, 2018

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

March 19, 2018

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

January 17, 2018

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

October 13, 2017