What does Egypt look like in the eyes of foreigners? There is no question that living in a country and visiting it as a tourist are two completely separate experiences. For the most part, those living in a country become less enamored with it as the years go by — which is why new perspectives can be so refreshing. “[My trip] was truly incredible,” says Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed about her overall experience in Egypt. Sadeghi-Movahed is an Iranian-American lawyer working in California. She and her family are visiting Egypt for the first time to get to know her husband’s extended family and their culture. Their trip, spanning most of July 2023, has taken them to Sharm El Sheikh, the north coast, and all over Cairo. Now, as a well-traveled tourist, Sadeghi-Movahed shares her views about her experiences. A New Favorite Place Without hesitation, Sadeghi-Movahed claims Sharm El Sheikh as her favorite location among those she has visited. “It’s like a summary of the terrain of Egypt,” she says. “You have this vast, beautiful body of water right next to dry desert, which is also absolutely beautiful, in its own way.” Sadeghi-Movahed…
