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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]