Coptic Cairo
When I lived in Cairo as a young single woman back in 2004-2005, I started looking for volunteer opportunities. Friends pointed me toward an English
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SahSah Felah
When we were invited to a birthday party at Sahsah Fallah (formally known as “Fagnun Felah”), little did I know it was the beginning of
Wadi Degla
Horns honking. Engines revving. Hawkers…hawking. Ah, Cairo. Now, don’t misunderstand me! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Cairo, but sometimes you just
The City of the Dead
The City of the Dead is alive and well. It is also bursting with culture. Yes, it is a cemetery, and there are some squatters
Siwa
I have many favorites. Favorite book? I have five. Favorite cuisine? No less than three. And best friend? Forget about it. I have ten! But
Darb 1718 and the Foustat Traditional Crafts Center
It’s true: I prefer adventure over souvenirs. I once backpacked from Cairo to Capetown and purchased only two mementos over the span of three months.
Dahshur
You’ve heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza. But did you know that Egypt is home to more than 118 pyramids? Today I want to
Cave Church
The Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner is not on the tourist circuit. The monastery, located in Moqattam Mountain, is a well-kept secret, known only
Al Sorat Farm
Tel: 012 22118386 Location: Abu Sir, Badrashin, Giza I’ll never forget my first trip to Al Sorat farm. I saw a reference to it online
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Hilary "Jamila" Ayer
A long-term resident of Cairo, Hilary works as an Arabic translator, guide, and educator, homeschools her four children, and is basically bonkers over Egypt
Hilary "Jamila" Ayer
A long-term resident of Cairo, Hilary works as an Arabic translator, guide, and educator, homeschools her four children, and is basically bonkers over Egypt
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