How to renew your Egypt Tourist Visa (Nov 2019)
Want to renew or extend your Egypt visa? This is our 2019 updated guide, on how to do it at the new Visa and Passport Building.… Read More
The Best Local Foods to Eat in Egypt
A quick overview of the most delicious (and often quite cheap) foods to eat in Egypt, including for vegetarians. Molokheyya, roast chicken, and rice. All classic Egyptian must-eat foods. Egypt shocked us with its amazing food in the time we … Read More
Living in Egypt: A Human Review
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
The “Garbage People”: The Faces of Cairo’s Trash System
The story of the Zabaleen – “Garbage People” who have for generations been the informal backbone of Cairo’s waste management.… Read More
Arabic Coffee: A Complete Guide by Coffee Nerds
An complete 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. By obsessive coffee lovers.… Read More
Is Egypt Safe for Women Travelers?
Egypt is safe for women – if you’re prepared. Here’s everything we learned from three months of living in different parts of Egypt. … Read More
10 Best Places to Visit in Cairo
The top-ten must-see things in Cairo from people who actually lived there, plus guidance on what to avoid.… Read More
Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Cairo Part II — Sandstorms, Photography and Money
The only place you don’t get ripped off in Cairo is when exchanging money. But watch out everywhere else.… Read More