This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar gatherings in Cairo and was […]
The Mosque of Aqsunqur or the Blue Mosque is one of the prettiest and quietest places in Cairo. It lies […]
I am married to an Abu Dahab. This name is very illustrious in Egypt and the family is supposedly a […]
Al Ghuriya Mosque Madrassa complex is one of my favourite places in Cairo. It is located near the intersection of […]
Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, we took endless pictures of […]
I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]
Living in Cairo is like being surrounded by antiquity all the time. Ancient and medieval monuments dot every niche of […]
There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]
At first sight, the Khan el Khalili market in Cairo looks straight out of the Arabian Nights. Picture this. Thin […]
Introducing Muizz Street in Cairo and its importance is no easy feat, but I will try. Living in Cairo is […]