Travel

Why is Aswan Known as the ‘Land of Gold’?

Aswan is known for its breathtaking Nile views, its friendly and generous people, and its ancient temples. However, upon arriving…

15 June 2023

Live Vicariously Through These 6 Egyptian Content Creators Traveling the World

For every season there is a city waiting to be discovered by tourists and travelers. Recently, social media channels have…

12 June 2023

4 Budget-Friendly Destinations to Travel to This Summer

For the Egyptian wanderluster the thrill of discovering new territories, trotting off the beaten track, and finding friends in unlikely…

6 June 2023

24 Hours in the City of Love: Paris

The mention of Paris drums up images of lovers strolling along a canal, couples sharing a pain au chocolat (chocolate…

5 June 2023

Pyramids, Citadel, and Other Tourist Spots Stop Accepting Cash Payments for Tickets

The Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Citadel of Salah Al-Din, the Nubia Museum, and the Unfinished…

3 June 2023

From Petra to Luxor: a Look at the Arab World’s Longest Hiking Trail

The Arab region is home to some of the world’s most fabled mountain ranges, housing a wealth of natural, historical,…

22 May 2023

24 Hours in the City of Peace: The Hague

The city of the Hague has never had city walls. Although historical sources estimate that the political capital of the…

19 May 2023

A Whole New World: Egypt’s Unique Scuba Diving Destinations

In the turquoise waters of Egypt’s Red Sea, patient and flat,scuba divers cross into a magical world unknown: where the…

8 May 2023

A Guide to South Sinai’s Beach Getaways

As the summer months roll around, many Egyptians are planning their escape from the city’s hustle and bustle to the…

5 May 2023

7 + Apps Every Tourist Visiting Egypt Should Have

Home to the Nile River and the coastal turquoise-blue waters of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, temples and tombs,…

26 April 2023

Sham El-Nessim: The Origins of Egypt’s Ancient Spring Holiday

On the Monday after Orthodox Easter Sunday, Egypt celebrates one of its favourite springtime holidays: Sham El-Nessim. While its date…

17 April 2023

5 Eco-Lodges Across Egypt For a Serene Vacation

Across Egypt is a smattering of campsites and ecolodges, some of which are located near protectorates, that offer tourists an…

17 April 2023

Walk Like an Egyptian: The Allure of Cairo

Retracing the streets of a familiar city is one of my favorite pastimes. Reliving old memories and reimagining years past—is…

24 March 2023

Rolling Through Cairo: Around the World in Six Wraps

Traveling the world is written on thousands of bucket lists, but with the recent global economic crisis, backpacking across the…

8 March 2023

UK Egyptomania: The Curious Case of the Egyptian Avenue in Highgate Cemetery

Mottled branches reach for the sky, and an ocean of softly deteriorating stone graves, rubbed by hands as much as…

12 February 2023

Netflix’s ‘Farha’ is an Honest Depiction of the Nakba and Palestinian History

For a film whose title literally translates to ‘joy,’ Jordanian film Farha brings grief and war into Netflix’s screens, and it…

10 December 2022

Community Makers – People & Places Collaborate with Campbell Gray Hospitality at The Med

People & Places, a next-generation real estate developer and community maker, has initiated a collaboration with Campbell Gray Hospitality to…

8 December 2022

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