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

The reality check of visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

For those who have been following my blog, know that I visited Egypt first in 2010 and been an expat […]

October 22, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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 […]

October 21, 2022
gayer anderson museum in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

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
manial palace interiors
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Manial Palace, a peep into the 19th century Egyptian royal life

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

October 20, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The intriguing Coptic Quarter of Cairo

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

October 20, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Sharia Khayamiya, the medieval street of tentmakers in Cairo

Sharia Khayamiya is on off-the-beaten tourist track in Cairo. Although it lies in the historic Islamic Cairo district, few wide-eyed […]

October 20, 2022
Europe, Malta, Outside India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras

Is Valletta one of Europe’s underrated capital cities?

Valletta is the gorgeous capital of lilliputian European nation of Malta. Though, not very popular in the tourist radar, Valletta […]

May 20, 2022
Europe, Malta, Outside India

The Silent City of Mdina

Mdina in Malta was astonishingly beautiful. We were there just before sunset when a beautiful golden light bathed the medieval […]

May 19, 2022
Europe, Malta, Outside India

The charming village of Marsaxlokk

Trying to describe Marsaxlokk in Malta is like conjuring up many pleasant smells, sounds, and sensations in words. Picture this! […]

May 18, 2022
Europe, Malta, Outside India

A winter break in Malta

The first thing that struck us about Malta was the abundance of warm sunshine. It was bitterly cold in Germany […]

May 17, 2022
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