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Tech Worker, Will Work for Vegan Food
Editorial | Egypt | Travel

Tech Worker, Will Work for Vegan Food

ByDana Hooshmand March 12, 2019March 4, 2020

The story of how we nearly ended up living on a beachfront paradise in exchange for management skills.

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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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Why you can’t ever travel “like a local”
Editorial | Culture | Travel

Why you can’t ever travel “like a local”

ByDana Hooshmand February 25, 2019March 3, 2020

Why we’ll never be truly be local foreigners in Egypt… and that’s OK.

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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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Egyptian Arabic Place Names and Monument Names: A Comprehensive List
Languages | Arabic | Travel

Egyptian Arabic Place Names and Monument Names: A Comprehensive List

ByDana Hooshmand February 11, 2019July 30, 2021

All the words you need to talk about the sites and monuments in Egypt using Egyptian Arabic.

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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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Awkward Questions they Ask in Egypt: Rent and Religion
Editorial | Travel

Awkward Questions they Ask in Egypt: Rent and Religion

ByDana Hooshmand February 1, 2019June 2, 2022

What do you say when the government asks you “What’s your religion”? (This is an archive of our letter of 2 Feb 2019.)

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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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