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Living in Egypt: A Human Review

May 22, 2019 by Dana Hooshmand

Our full guide to living in Cairo and Egypt, for anyone considering moving there. Everything including safety, language, religion, money, costs and more.… Read More

Israel | Travel

The Perfect Dead Sea 3-Day Itinerary

May 14, 2019 by Jo Hyun

The Dead Sea is one of the biggest attractions in Israel and the West Bank and the place I was most looking forward to when we decided to add Israel / Palestine to our travel plans. During our time here, … Read More

The beach front in tel Aviv. The Beach is a great place to visit in Tel Aviv, but don't live there!

Israel | Travel

Guide to Living in Tel Aviv for a “Local” Life (2019)

May 10, 2019 by Dana Hooshmand

Visiting for Eurovision? Or just for fun? Here’s a guide to living in Tel Aviv for the medium-term visitor: where to stay, how to pay for things, where to get a sim and everything else you need to know.… Read More

Tel Aviv is a very liberal city, definitely the most left-leaning city in Israel.

Editorial | Israel | Travel

“This Part of the World Between Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon”

May 1, 2019 by Dana Hooshmand

The complicated politics of nation, cultural identity and religion in Israel, Palestine or whatever you want to call “this part of the world”.… Read More

Editorial | Egypt | Travel

The “Garbage People”: The Faces Behind Cairo’s Giant Trash Problem

April 12, 2019 by Dana Hooshmand

The story of the Zabaleen – “Garbage People” who have for generations been the informal backbone of Cairo’s waste management.… Read More

Travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Arabic Coffee

March 30, 2019 by Dana Hooshmand

An introductory guide to Arabic coffee, including the definition of “Arabic coffee”, where to drink Arabic coffee in Egypt and the Middle East, how to make Arabic coffee at home, and an analysis of Arabic vs Turkish coffee.… Read More