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The Local’s Guide to Egypt

Don't know someone in Egypt to steer you in the right direction?

You do now.

Hey there! We're a team of super-honest Egyptian locals who love sharing insider info when it comes to Cairo and Egypt as a whole. Whether you're visiting Egypt for the first time or are a local yourself looking to discover something new, our travel blog and tips & tricks for all things Egypt will help steer you in the right direction. Enjoy!

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7 Best Restaurants with Pyramid Views in Giza

Aug 29
3 min

7 Best Restaurants with Pyramid Views in Giza

Avoid tourist traps and enjoy these Pyramid view restaurants.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): A Local’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know

Aug 23
7 min

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): A Local’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know

Grand Egyptian Museum: how to book your guided tour, what you'll see, children's tours and much more.

Camping in Egypt: 8 Beautiful and Remote Places To Camp

Aug 15
9 min

Camping in Egypt: 8 Beautiful and Remote Places To Camp

The best places to camp in Egypt, from the shores of the Red Sea to deep in the desert.

Top 10 Things to Do in Cairo, Egypt

Aug 1
5 min

Top 10 Things to Do in Cairo, Egypt

The best things to see and do in Cairo, Egypt - everything from the Pyramids to sailing the Nile to 1,000 year old mosques and churches.

7 Best Diving Destinations in Egypt’s Red Sea for Divers of All Levels

Jul 17
7 min

7 Best Diving Destinations in Egypt’s Red Sea for Divers of All Levels

Egypt’s Red Sea has had the international diving community buzzing recently due to its continual high ranking as one of the best diving...

7 Red Sea Islands in Egypt Perfect For a Day Boat Trip

Jun 18
3 min

7 Red Sea Islands in Egypt Perfect For a Day Boat Trip

Want to take a boat trip in the Red Sea for the day? Then look no further than these pristine islands.

10 Best Restaurants in Cairo For Both Locals and Tourists Alike

May 1
7 min

10 Best Restaurants in Cairo For Both Locals and Tourists Alike

If you're like us, when you visit a new country, you sometimes check out online recommendations of the best places to eat. We’re usually...

9 Best Egyptian Beach Holiday Destinations

Apr 25
6 min

9 Best Egyptian Beach Holiday Destinations

Something we hear all the time when a non-Egyptian sees our beaches for the first time is: “You have beaches like THIS in Egypt???” Yes...

Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt: What Every Visitor Needs to Know

Mar 10
5 min

Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt: What Every Visitor Needs to Know

If your upcoming trip to Cairo coincides with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, you might (scratch that, you probably) feel some sense...

7 Boutique Hotels in Egypt To Stay At For A More Personalized, Unique Trip

Mar 6
4 min

7 Boutique Hotels in Egypt To Stay At For A More Personalized, Unique Trip

Visiting Egypt and looking for more memorable accommodation instead of just your everyday generic hotel chain? Well you’re in luck,...

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