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Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 23, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 23, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Khan el Khalili guide

There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]

October 23, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The charming Khan el Khalili market in Cairo

At first sight, the Khan el Khalili market in Cairo looks straight out of the Arabian Nights. Picture this. Thin […]

October 23, 2022
cairo muizz street
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 23, 2022
gayer anderson museum in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 20, 2022
manial palace interiors
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 20, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Fayyoum street art, a story of village community work

Finding the beautiful Fayyoum street art was as unexpected as it was delightful. Why? You see it is simple. As […]

April 15, 2022
BEDOUIN GARDENS OF SINAI
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

June 1, 2020
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The beauty of Cairo Ramadan

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

May 12, 2019
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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