Have you ever wondered how a few simple choices can turn a good trip into an unforgettable one? I’ve spent years guiding curious travelers through this country, and I promise: a bit of cultural awareness saves time, avoids awkward moments, and opens doors to real connections. I write from experience—people here are warm, funny, and proud. Chatting with locals becomes a highlight of your tour if you keep an open mind and respectful curiosity. Simple gestures matter: modest clothing at religious sites, asking before photos, and avoiding drones unless you have explicit...Read More
Planning a summer holiday to Egypt in 2026? While the sun blazes, Egypt offers a blend of ancient marvels and coastal retreats perfect for the season. From the timeless allure of the pyramids to the refreshing breezes of the Red Sea, let's explore the top destinations that make Egypt a summer traveler's...Read More
I have a complicated relationship with Khan el-Khalili. I love it. I have been coming here since I was a child — with my father, who used to buy spices here every Friday morning, and later on my own when I started learning Cairo on foot. I know alleyways within this Bazaar that most tourists have never walked down and that a significant number of guides do not know exist. The goldsmith who has been in the same corner of the gold souk for thirty years, the spice merchant whose cardamom is the best I have found anywhere in Egypt, the copper workshop down a side alley where a craftsman named Ahmed is still engraving trays the same way his father taught him — I know these people, and they are the reason the market is worth your time. I also know the tourist trap version of Khan el-Khalili — the first 200 metres from where the tour buses park, where almost everything you see is made in China, priced for people who do not know better, and sold by vendors who have had decades of practice at separating visitors from their money before they understand what they are looking at. Both of these things are simultaneously true. And the experience you have at Khan el-Khalili depends almost entirely on which version you encounter. What follows is the honest guide — the good, the complicated, and the...Read More
Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza have stood for over 4,500 years, captivating travelers, archaeologists, and history enthusiasts alike. But in a groundbreaking new video, YouTube megastar MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) took viewers on an unprecedented 100-hour journey inside the pyramids, revealing hidden chambers, exploring ancient mysteries, and reigniting global interest in Egypt’s iconic...Read More
Last Ramadan, I was guiding a family of four from the United States through Cairo. The father pulled me aside on our first evening and said, quietly, that he was worried they had made a mistake coming during the holy month — that Egypt would feel closed, unwelcoming, different. Three hours later, a stranger at an Iftar table in Islamic Cairo had invited all five of us to eat with his family, wouldn't hear of us paying, and his grandmother was teaching the youngest child how to say 'Ramadan Kareem' in Arabic. That moment — and hundreds like it over the years — is why I tell every tourist: if you can visit Egypt during Ramadan, do it. It is one of the most extraordinary times to be here. But you need to know what to expect. So, let me tell you everything — from the practical realities of what changes to the magical parts that no guidebook can capture...Read More
