Ultimate Guide to Luxor Egypt
Our guide on how to get the most out of Luxor in just a few days
The Sounds of Cairo: Honking Horns, the Call to Prayer, “Boos Boos” and “Bikya!”
The many sounds of Cairo — traffic, the call to prayer, recycling collectors and the “bos bos” sound.
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.
Staying Fit in Cairo, Egypt
Our battle-tested guidance on how to eat kebab and konafeh in Egypt and still live to see another day.
Is Egypt Safe? Critical Crime, Harassment and Traffic Tips
Is Egypt safe for visitors? Is Cairo safe for women? This is our on-the-ground viewpoint, supported by research.
Getting Around Cairo — Cairo’s Transportation Explained
Cairo transportation – Motorcycle, Microbus, Tuk Tuk and the Metro.
Where to Stay in Cairo for Local Life
A comprehensive guide on where to stay in Cairo, with a detailed neighborhood guide and photos.
The Best Egyptian Arabic Language Books to Buy
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 my last visit to a physical bookstore (in Portland, Oregon), I bought three books, all about Persian. Jo bought one…
Sandstorms, Travelling as a Woman in Cairo, Photography and being asked “What’s Your Religion”
This is an archive of our letter sent to our subscribers dated 14 Jan 2019.