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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]