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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 […]

October 20, 2022

This obscure offbeat gem is located on Roda Island, one of the many islands on the Nile. Though overlooked by […]

October 20, 2022

The old Coptic Quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, who form the majority of the Egyptian Christians, […]

October 20, 2022

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

May 29, 2020

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

May 22, 2020

One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. A […]

May 12, 2019

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

September 16, 2018

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

March 19, 2018

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

January 17, 2018

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

November 3, 2017