Maverickbird
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • India
      • Central
        • Madhya Pradesh
      • East
        • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
        • Odisha
        • West Bengal
      • North East
        • Sikkim
      • North
        • Delhi
        • Himachal Pradesh
        • Kashmir
        • Ladakh
        • Punjab
        • Uttarakhand
        • Uttar Pradesh
      • South
        • Andhra Pradesh
        • Karnataka
        • Pondicherry
        • Kerala
        • Tamil Nadu
      • West
        • Goa
        • Maharashtra
        • Gujarat
        • Rajasthan
    • Outside India
      • Africa
        • Cape Verde
        • Egypt
        • Ethiopia
        • Tanzania
        • Tunisia
      • Asia
        • Bhutan
        • Cambodia
        • China
        • Indonesia
        • Malaysia
        • Maldives
        • Myanmar
        • Nepal
        • Philippines
        • Singapore
        • Sri Lanka
        • Thailand
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Belgium
        • Cyprus
        • France
        • Germany
        • Greece
        • Italy
        • Malta
        • The Netherlands
        • Norway
        • Romania
        • Russia
        • Spain
        • Turkey
        • United Kingdom
      • Caribbean
        • Cuba
        • Jamaica
      • Middle East
        • Iran
        • Jordan
        • UAE
        • Yemen
      • Oceania
        • Indonesia
        • New Zealand
        • Australia
      • North America
        • USA
      • South America
        • Bolivia
  • Culture Peeps
    • Dances
    • Handicrafts
    • Food
      • Indian Food
        • Kashmiri Food
        • Kerala Food
        • Kolkata Food
        • Madurai Food
      • World Food
        • French Food Culture
        • Food from Malta
        • German Food
        • Greek Food
        • Hong Kong Food
        • Khmer Food
        • KL Food Walk
        • Sri Lankan Food
        • Thai Food
        • Vietnamese Food
  • Expat Life
    • Cologne Diaries
    • Cairo Chronicles
    • Growing up in Calcutta
  • Photography
    • Festivals of India
    • Street Art
    • Trip Photos
    • Yearly Highlights
  • Travel Extras
    • Travel Guides
    • Money Matters
    • Top Experiences
    • Travel Tips
      • Traveling during Pregnancy Tips
      • Road Trip With Baby Tips
      • Tips on traveling with children
    • Trip Itineraries
      • Africa
        • Egypt
        • Kenya Tanzania
      • Asia
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Spain
      • India
        • Kashmir
        • Kerala
        • Sikkim
  • Work with Me
    • Published Work
    • Guest Posts
abu simbel is must in every egypt itinerary
Africa, Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

A Classical Egypt Itinerary

Egypt is back in the travel news after a lot of bad press. It is touted as one of the […]

November 1, 2022 By maverickbird
at the the pyramids of giza
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

10 things not to do in Egypt

For many travelers, Egypt is one of their dream destinations. The cradle of one of the oldest civilizations lures with […]

October 30, 2022
abu simbel in egypt
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Top Twenty Things To Do in Egypt

Egypt offers many exciting experiences apart from the run of the mill visits to the Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, […]

October 29, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Mosque of Aqsunqur or The Blue Mosque in Cairo

The Mosque of Aqsunqur or the Blue Mosque is one of the prettiest and quietest places in Cairo. It lies […]

October 28, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The Mosque of Abu Dahab, a hanging mosque in Cairo

I am married to an Abu Dahab. This name is very illustrious in Egypt and the family is supposedly a […]

October 27, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras

The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt

I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]

October 25, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The intriguing Mosque-of-Al-Refaie in Cairo

The most intriguing and interesting part of the Mosque-of-Al-Refaie is its location. Nobody knows why Khoshiar chose to build it […]

October 24, 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
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Islamic Cairo photo walks

Islamic Cairo is also known as medieval Cairo. It is the historic area of the city that existed before Cairo’s […]

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
Older Posts

About Me

Svetlana

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

Recent Post

  • Travel Extras, Travel Tips

    The Ultimate Australia Travel Checklist:What Most Tourists Forget

    May 16, 2025
  • The flower sellers are a common sight of Hanoi
    Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    How to Travel Asia in Comfort

    May 15, 2025
  • Europe, Outside India, Spain

    4 Must-Visit Places in the Canaries this Summer

    May 12, 2025
  • Europe, Greece

    Why Zakynthos should be on your bucket list?

    May 4, 2025
  • Travel Extras, Travel Tips

    Top Easy Tech Tips for Travel Bloggers: Create Content On-The-Go

    May 3, 2025

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © MaverickBird 2024. All Rights Reserved.