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the pyramids of giza
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The reality check of visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

For those who have been following my blog, know that I visited Egypt first in 2010 and been an expat […]

October 22, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Are Saqqara pyramids worth visiting?

Though relatively unknown and skipped by most travelers to Egypt, the Saqqara pyramids are quite incredible. In fact, the Saqqara […]

October 21, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The magnificent Qalawun Complex in Cairo

El Sultan Qalawun Complex is one of the largest and architecturally most beautiful buildings in Cairo’s Muizz Street. Now, Muizz […]

October 20, 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
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

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

Sharia Khayamiya, the medieval street of tentmakers in Cairo

Sharia Khayamiya is on off-the-beaten tourist track in Cairo. Although it lies in the historic Islamic Cairo district, few wide-eyed […]

October 20, 2022
gayer anderson museum in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 20, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egyptian Food, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Cairo Food Tour

During my entire stay in Egypt, I indulged in Egyptian food. I loved everything about it: the variety, the taste, […]

October 20, 2022
Frescoes inside the tomb of Nefertari - one guard is pacing back and forth.
Africa, Egypt, Outside India

Tomb of Nefertari, an ode to an extraordinary queen

Nefertari is hailed as one of the most beautiful, prominent, and beloved queens of ancient Egypt. She was one of […]

February 8, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Luxor food fiesta: what we ate there

During our last trip, we ate a lot of local Luxor food. Both Akash and I are big foodies and […]

February 7, 2022
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