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Common Misconceptions about Egypt: Fact vs. Fiction

December 30, 2021 by Egypt Travel Blog

I’m always amazed at how off people’s conceptions of Egypt are sometimes. Whether it’s in regards to ancient Egypt (which wasn’t even called Egypt, by the way) or the modern country (which also isn’t really called Egypt either, by the way), Egypt remains a land of contrasts, myths, misconceptions, and lots of surprises. Let’s start […]

Filed Under: Neat Stuff, Safety

Reflections on the Media and the Arab Spring in Egypt

November 18, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

When I was in Egypt in early January of 2011, only a few weeks before the outbreak of the Egyptian Revolution, everything seemed perfectly normal. The government seemed as stable as it had been for the past 30 years and there was zero indication that a revolution was about to happen. But just about two […]

Filed Under: Neat Stuff, Safety, Uncategorized

“Dr.” Sherif and the Great Papyrus “Institute” Scam

March 3, 2017 by Egypt Travel Blog

The very first week after I moved to Egypt I met a guy named Sherif. I was walking around Tahrir Square in the center of Cairo with some friends, taking in the magical chaos of one of the largest cities in the world and getting accustomed to our new home for the next year. As […]

Filed Under: Beware, Cairo, Scams

All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam

February 8, 2017 by Egypt Travel Blog

What’s the first you think of when you think of Egypt? Pyramids. Ok. Yes. But what comes after that? CAMELS! Camels are awesome creatures. Most of the time they’re cute and funny, but they can also be dirty and clumsy. But they’re some seriously incredible animals when you really get to know them. There are […]

Filed Under: Beware, Giza, Scams, The Pyramids & Sphinx

Best Exchange Rates Ever!!!

November 6, 2016 by Egypt Travel Blog

Holy Mummies! If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Egypt and get an amazing bang for your buck, there’s no time like the present. In an attempt to meet the economic and financial conditions of the International Monetary Fund and secure major international loans to help fund the government, Egypt’s Central Bank just floated the […]

Filed Under: Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, News, Shopping

The Khan el Khalili

August 18, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

Experiencing the Khan el Khalili always tops the list of things to do when visiting Cairo. While in any other Arab country you might just refer to the old city’s souk or bazaar, Cairo’s souq has its own special name because it is the undisputed souq of souqs. It is unique not only in size […]

Filed Under: Cairo, Culture, Downtown Cairo Sites, Fun, Neat Stuff, Shopping

Travel and Turmoil

July 6, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

Video from October 2012 when American cable news channels were still showing “turmoil” on loop for ratings and clickbait.  Many travelers may be deterred from traveling to Egypt during periods of political turmoil. But not all turmoil is the same, and some periods when the news media are be portraying chaos in Cairo may actually turn […]

Filed Under: Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, Neat Stuff, Safety

How Not To Handle A Tourism Crisis: Lessons From Egypt

March 5, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN THE HUFFINGTON POST TRAVEL SECTION. A LINK TO THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND HERE.   Tourism ministries, boards and offices the world over are finally waking up to the reality that developing a substantive relationship with the American market can be an extremely lucrative investment. We are a nation of over […]

Filed Under: Neat Stuff, Safety

Cairo’s Chaotic Traffic

November 8, 2012 by Egypt Travel Blog

Visitors to Egypt have told me that they’ve seen equally chaotic traffic in places like India and China, but I’ve yet to witness an equivalent level of vehicular insanity anywhere else in the world myself. Most, however, are like me in swearing that Cairo’s traffic is the worst they’ve ever seen. But what’s so funny […]

Filed Under: Beware, Cairo, Hot Topics, Neat Stuff

The Deaf KFC

November 8, 2012 by Egypt Travel Blog

If you really want a heartwarming experience in Cairo with a side of fried chicken, go check out the deaf KFC over in the Dokki neighborhood of Cairo. This place has been there for at least a decade, and it’s right around the corner from my very first apartment in Cairo. It’s right off of […]

Filed Under: Charity, Food & Dining, Giza, Neat Stuff

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Beware – Scams, Taboos, Faux Pas, & Other Crazy Stuff

“Dr.” Sherif and the Great Papyrus “Institute” Scam

All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam

What NOT to Wear in Egypt

Cairo’s Chaotic Traffic

Taking the Right Type of Taxi in Cairo & Giza

The Super Aggressive “Taxi Jumpers” at the Giza Pyramids

Discoveries, Artifacts, and Unique Takes on Egyptian History

The Mystery of King Tut’s “Other Worldly” Burial Dagger Finally Solved

New archaeological finds in Egypt continue to astonish

More Unsealed Mummies Discovered at Saqqara

Step Pyramid Interior Reopens to the Public

Mummies on the Move

Pet Mummies

New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor

New Discovery Makes Pharaohs Look Modern, Sort Of

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