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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, 2019January 31, 2022

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, 2019November 11, 2021

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, 2019July 31, 2022

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

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Getting Around Cairo — Cairo’s Transportation Explained
Egypt | Travel

Getting Around Cairo — Cairo’s Transportation Explained

ByDana Hooshmand January 21, 2019December 9, 2021

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, 2019September 28, 2021

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

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…

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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 Told Us About Living in Cairo
Egypt | Travel

13 Things Nobody Told Us About Living in Cairo

ByDana Hooshmand January 8, 2019June 2, 2022

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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