Sufi Bookstore in Zamalek – Cool cafe in Cairo to check out
Cairo doesn’t strike a first time visitor as a city with cafe culture. That being said, we managed to visit a pretty …
Why going inside the Great Pyramid of Giza may not be worth it
When I first arrived at the Pyramid complex in Giza, my first thought was to visit as many Pyramids as I could, …
What to look out for while booking tour guides in Israel
Israel is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. As a tourist destination, it is one of the most popular, …
Tales: A Rigged Meter on a Cairo Cab from the Pyramids
A rigged meter on a Cairo Cab from the Pyramids is a tale in which comparison and context is important. This story starts …
Review: Hotel stay at Novotel Cairo El Borg
As blogged about in previous posts, our recent trip to Egypt was marked by a series of love-hate relationships. The hotel which …
Is Egypt worth visiting?
Perhaps, Egypt like India, is not a country you can like in seven days. Or a month. It takes a mastery of basic Arabic, interactions with locals and perhaps, battles with countless taxi and Uber drivers to feel comfortable being there.