Five reasons why Alexandria in Egypt is worth a visit
If you happen to find yourself in Cairo and have one more day to spare, Alexandria in Egypt is worth a visit. …
A Letter to Egyptians – Live up to your potential
A Letter to Egyptians Dear Egyptians, I would have to be very straight-forward and say that in general, my experience visiting your …
Two great reasons to take an Uber in Cairo instead of a taxi
“Uber is the best thing that happened to Egypt.” That was reflected by Egypt’s many long-term guests whom we met during our trip. …
Six areas of improvement for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
If someone was to ask me about the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, I’d said that it has a lot of potential, but …
The obnoxious toilet attendant at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
We were in Cairo for a couple of days, and each time we went out, I would strategise on where I could …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …