Sherif and Diaa are two 30-year-old Egyptians living in Germany. With one working at a multinational software company and the other as a satellite assembly engineer, one wouldn’t be quick to think this is their favorite hobby: cooking in the mountains. Sherif and Diaa both traveled to Germany to continue their research and complete their Master’s 10 years ago. Since beginning their studies in 2012, they’ve started to travel to destinations with beautiful nature to enjoy the scenery. “It inspires our mind, helps us to relax and recharge ourselves with positive energy. That turned out into a passion in our daily lives and from here ElRaye2 started!” they tell Egyptian Streets. They both run a YouTube Channel and an Instagram account by the name of “ElRaye2 Kitchen” where they post recordings and photos of their adventures cooking Egyptian food in scenic spots across Europe and Egypt. They’ve made Fuul with eggs in the Alps, Badawi lamb in Sinai, and Baba Ghanoush in Switzerland. ElRaye2 is the Arabic word for “the relaxed”, and that is exactly the philosophy behind the channel. “Mountains offer an astonishing sense of peace, perspective, and satisfaction….
