I vividly remember on my last visit to Egypt, we were at the grocery store and I asked my husband to see if he could ask if they had coconut or lactose free yogurt. When he went for help, the boy laughed and said, ‘What is that? No, we don’t…

I personally love watching movies about or set in the country I’m about to visit. Especially when it comes to Egypt, there’s no shortage of Egyptian themed movies! If this is your first time travelling to Africa or the Middle East, then you may be in for some culture shock,…

Wondering what to buy in Egypt, what are the best souvenirs to bring back for family and friends (yourself included, of course!)? While souvenirs can often become knickknacks, left unwanted and forgotten, there are others that can become your treasured favourites. I personally don’t believe in buying souvenirs just for…

The tipping culture in Egypt can be summed up by the word ‘Backsheesh’. While travelling through Egypt, you’re likely to hear this word just about everywhere. Backsheesh is something common and not just expected of tourists, but from locals as well. The common complaint you hear from tourists upon their…

If you’re coming to Cairo for the first time and trying to find advice on the best area and hotel to stay at, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re in town for a short stop, here for business, using Cairo as your base for other travels or returning…