It is difficult to spend one’s outings merely in cafes and restaurants. On top of this routine possibly being unhealthy, due to the fact that modern day city-dwellers already spend too much time leading sedentary lives, spending enough time connecting with nature can help alleviate anxiety and stress according to various studies. Despite the fact that Egypt is largely a desert country, it is an undeniable truth that the land surrounded the Nile is incredibly lush and green. Cairo residents are often annoyed that the city lacks green spaces, but there are some options to consider, without having to resort to far-away farms and excursions to Aswan. 1. THE CHILD MUSEUM An easily overlooked space in Heliopolis, the Children’s museum is actually an impressive establishment with a beautiful garden. The garden space alone can be accessed after the purchase of a ticket. During spring, families and school trips are often spotted on the premises of the museum’s garden. The garden has a small zoo in which there are ostriches and a ‘butterfly tent’. Designed to provide an educational purpose as well, the garden has various statuettes of the living animals…
