If you’re looking for the best things to do in Cairo, I can tell you one thing straight away — it’s not just about the pyramids. I ended up spending 12 days in Cairo in total, although not all in one go. The first time, I stayed in Giza to visit the pyramids — like…
I visited the City of the Dead in Cairo, Egypt, also know as Al Qarafa on my own—and honestly, I was nervous at first. Most people talk about it like a “no-go” zone, and I couldn’t find any tours the day I went. But it was a festive day in Cairo, the atmosphere felt calm,…
Dahab diving is one of those experiences that’s hard to walk away from. I came here thinking I’d stay a few days, do a couple of dives… and ended up staying for 20 days and doing more than 20 dives. And honestly, I’m already planning to go back. What makes Dahab diving different is how…
Most people visit Saqqara as part of a Saqqara tour. In fact, before I went, I was told it would be almost impossible to get back to my hotel if I visited on my own — that I had to book a tour to make it work. I didn’t. I decided to figure out how…
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I was told I couldn’t visit the Pyramids alone without being harassed or scammed. They were wrong. As a solo woman traveler, I spent 8 hours exploring the Giza Plateau independently—and it was the highlight of my Egypt trip. But things have changed in 2026. From the new cashless ticket system to the best Uber…
Mount Sinai in Egypt or Jabel Musa is the holiest mountain in the Middle East and perhaps the entire world. According to the scriptures of three of the main world religions, Mount Sinai is the place where Moses received the 10 commandments from God. Climbing Mount Sinai is not only a bucket list item but…
Dahab is a coastal town in the Sinai peninsula. It is surrounded by mountains and the desert and just right in front the coast of Saudi Arabia. Dahab is one of the most underrated destinations in Egypt and a bohemian paradise There are many interesting things to do in Dahab. It is the hidden gem…