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Ultimate Guide to Luxor Egypt
Travel | Egypt

Ultimate Guide to Luxor Egypt

ByJo Hyun March 11, 2019March 3, 2020

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

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The Sounds of Cairo: Honking Horns, the Call to Prayer, “Boos Boos” and “Bikya!”
Travel | Culture | Egypt

The Sounds of Cairo: Honking Horns, the Call to Prayer, “Boos Boos” and “Bikya!”

ByDana Hooshmand February 26, 2019March 3, 2020

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

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10 Best Places to Visit in Cairo
Travel | Egypt

10 Best Places to Visit in Cairo

ByJo Hyun February 20, 2019January 5, 2020

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

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Staying Fit in Cairo, Egypt
Egypt | Travel

Staying Fit in Cairo, Egypt

ByDana Hooshmand February 7, 2019March 3, 2020

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

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Is Egypt Safe? Critical Crime, Harassment and Traffic Tips
Travel | Egypt

Is Egypt Safe? Critical Crime, Harassment and Traffic Tips

ByDana Hooshmand January 30, 2019March 8, 2020

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

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The Crazy Transportation of Cairo
Egypt | Travel

The Crazy Transportation of Cairo

ByDana Hooshmand January 21, 2019March 3, 2020

Cairo transportation – Motorcycle, Microbus, Tuk Tuk and the Metro.

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Where to Stay in Cairo for Local Life
Egypt | Arabic | Travel

Where to Stay in Cairo for Local Life

ByDana Hooshmand January 16, 2019December 25, 2019

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

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The Best Egyptian Arabic Language Books to Buy
Arabic | Egypt | Languages

The Best Egyptian Arabic Language Books to Buy

ByDana Hooshmand January 15, 2019January 14, 2021

But wait — why buy books when so much is free? I mean, we even authored a post on free learning resources for Arabic. Kids learn for free. Maybe you can find language partners. Why spend? I just want to point out a few things: If you bought all the books on this list, you’d…

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Sandstorms, Travelling as a Woman in Cairo, Photography and being asked “What’s Your Religion”
Editorial | Egypt | Travel

Sandstorms, Travelling as a Woman in Cairo, Photography and being asked “What’s Your Religion”

ByDana Hooshmand January 14, 2019March 3, 2020

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

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13 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Cairo
Egypt | Travel

13 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Cairo

ByDana Hooshmand January 8, 2019March 12, 2020

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.

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