expat life in Cairo Archives • Maverickbird

A local market in Cairo

Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, […]

Traveling and exploring new places can often be a mixed bag. It is not always roses, wine, and pretty pictures. […]

February 14, 2026

Spring in Cairo lasts briefly. Just a few days back, I saw the Palash trees decked up like brides in […]

February 13, 2026

Nothing in Cairo goes to waste. It is a city in which an entire district is devoted to recycling, and […]

February 13, 2026

We moved to Cairo in Egypt on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to […]

February 13, 2026

There are markets and then there is the Cairo Friday Market. Popularly known as the Souq al Goma, this sprawling […]

October 27, 2025

I woke up shivering and looked around with bleary eyes. It had been a rough night. Sand had crept into […]

October 26, 2025

I have not met anyone who did not like Dahab. Literally meaning “gold” in Arabic, Dahab can be best described […]

October 26, 2025

This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar gatherings in Cairo and was […]

October 31, 2022

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

October 28, 2022