Egypt

Our guide on how to get the most out of Luxor in just a few days… Read More

The many sounds of Cairo — traffic, the call to prayer, recycling collectors and the “bos bos” sound.… Read More

The top-ten must-see things in Cairo from people who actually lived there, plus guidance on what to avoid.… Read More

Our battle-tested guidance on how to eat kebab and konafeh in Egypt and still live to see another day.… Read More

Is Egypt safe for visitors? Is Cairo safe for women? This is our on-the-ground viewpoint, supported by research.… Read More

Cairo transportation – Motorcycle, Microbus, Tuk Tuk and the Metro.… Read More

A comprehensive guide on where to stay in Cairo, with a detailed neighborhood guide and photos.… Read More

This post contains affiliate links. I love a wall of language textbooks. They make me feel good, even if I haven’t read them all. In fact, 90% of the books I’ve retained over the years have been language books[1]. On … Read More

This is an archive of our letter sent to our subscribers dated 14 Jan 2019.… Read More

Get a mobile sim. Don’t worry if the apartments look crazy on the outside, they’re fine on the inside. And stay on the doorman’s good side.… Read More