Visit Taboula in Cairo for great Lebanese food
In comparison to the likes of Zooba and Cairo Kitchen in Zamalek, I found Taboula to a little more authentic. That being …
Visit Cairo Kitchen for great rotisserie chicken
Cairo Kitchen reminds me of a cool hangout with friends. The decor is modern, bright and funky. We were there on a …
The two brothers who could not enter the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The two brothers who could not enter the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – This story is a poignant one, because free access to libraries, …
The Most Honest Taxi Driver In Egypt, The Star of Alexandria
As mentioned in a previous post ‘A Rigged Meter on a Cairo Cab from the Pyramids‘, our trust in Egyptian taxi drivers …
Ill treatment of camels at the Pyramids (Part 2)
This is a continuation from the first post: “Beware of camel scams at the Pyramids of Giza! (Part 1)“. If Part 1 …
Ticket pricing of the Pyramids of Giza
Postcards of the Pyramids always portray them to be devoid of people. But before visiting the Pyramids, we were at Zooba in Zamalek …
Private visit to the Meresankh III tomb at the Pyramids of Giza
We purchased a ticket to visit the Meresankh III tomb at the Pyramids of Giza. According to Wikipedia, Meresankh III, was the daughter …
Beware of camel scams at the Pyramids of Giza! (Part 1)
Over the years, I would like to think that my style of writing has mellowed. I strive to be balanced and present …
Visit Zooba for yummy street eats in Cairo Zamalek
If your taste-buds and stomach are foreign to Middle Eastern food, Zooba might be the place to get them familiarised with Middle …
Istanbul international airport, all angst is lost
We had booked a series of Turkish Airline flights during our trip to the Middle East recently, and spent a considerable amount …