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

The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt

Last updated: November 1, 2026 I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. […]

November 1, 2026 By maverickbird
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Khan el Khalili guide

Last updated: November 1, 2026 There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, […]

November 1, 2026
white desert trip view
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

First timers’ guide to a White Desert trip

Last updated: November 1, 2026 The White Desert is justifiably one of the most well-known desert destinations in Egypt. The […]

November 1, 2026
one of the best luxor temples
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Karnak and Luxor, the best of the Luxor temples

Last updated: November 1, 2026 I first visited Luxor temples sometime during 2010. It was during my first visit to […]

November 1, 2026
visit a local market in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

A local market in Cairo

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Cairo Markets at a Glance Best-known bazaar Khan el Khalili, Islamic Cairo Best local experience […]

November 1, 2026
the pyramids of giza
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The reality check of visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Last updated: November 1, 2026 For those who have been following my blog, know that I visited Egypt first in […]

November 1, 2026
the mountains and the sea of the sinai peninsula
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Is it safe to visit the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt?

Last updated: November 1, 2026 What can I say about Dahab without making it seem understated? That its golden mountains […]

September 2, 2026
Dahab is a slice of paradise
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Dahab Travel Guide and Tips

Last updated: October 25, 2026 In my last two posts, I have sung praises of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. By this, […]

September 2, 2026
qaitbay castle at alexandria
Africa, Egypt, Outside India

Alexandria memories

Alexandria is one of my favourite places in Egypt and I visited it twice. Founded by none other than Alexander, […]

September 2, 2026
hurghada snorkeling
Africa, Egypt, Outside India

Hurghada fun

On my first visit to Egypt, I went to Hurghada from Luxor. The drive to Hurghada was starkly picturesque. After […]

September 2, 2026
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