Tech Worker, Will Work for Vegan Food
The story of how we nearly ended up living on a beachfront paradise in exchange for management skills.
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.
Why you can’t ever travel “like a local”
Why we’ll never be truly be local foreigners in Egypt… and that’s OK.
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.
Egyptian Arabic Place Names and Monument Names: A Comprehensive List
All the words you need to talk about the sites and monuments in Egypt using Egyptian Arabic.
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.
Awkward Questions they Ask in Egypt: Rent and Religion
What do you say when the government asks you “What’s your religion”? (This is an archive of our letter of 2 Feb 2019.)
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.