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…

“Do I have to wear a headscarf?” “It’s hot, am I allowed to wear shorts?” What is and isn’t appropriate to wear in the Middle East is a valid question for those who haven’t been before – or who are travelling somewhere new in the area. From Morocco all the…