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Trying to figure out what to wear as a woman in a Muslim majority country like Egypt can be tricky. There are unofficial ‘dress codes’ in Egypt, depending on the city and the region. Wearing something too revealing will not … Read More
Did you know that to say “7am” in Zanzibar, you say “one o’clock”? That’s called Swahili Time. It’s just one of many things we learned about living in Zanzibar.… Read More
Ramadan is a huge part of life in Zanzibar, which is mostly Muslim. Here are a few tips for how to make the most of Ramadan in Zanzibar as a visitor.… Read More
Our full guide to living in Cairo and Egypt, for anyone considering moving there. Everything including safety, language, religion, money, costs and more.… Read More
The Dead Sea is one of the biggest attractions in Israel and the West Bank and the place I was most looking forward to when we decided to add Israel / Palestine to our travel plans. During our time here, … Read More
Visiting for Eurovision? Or just for fun? Here’s a guide to living in Tel Aviv for the medium-term visitor: where to stay, how to pay for things, where to get a sim and everything else you need to know.… Read More
The complicated politics of nation, cultural identity and religion in Israel, Palestine or whatever you want to call “this part of the world”.… Read More
The story of the Zabaleen – “Garbage People” who have for generations been the informal backbone of Cairo’s waste management.… Read More
An complete guide to Arabic coffee, including the definition of “Arabic coffee”, where to drink Arabic coffee in Egypt and the Middle East, how to make Arabic coffee at home, and an analysis of Arabic vs Turkish coffee. By obsessive coffee lovers.… Read More