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 guide for all things Egypt will help steer you in the right direction. Enjoy!

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Nov 20
3 min

10 Best Breakfast, Brunch and Bakeries in Maadi, Cairo

Let's be real, who doesn't enjoy a good breakfast or brunch? Whether you're treating yourself on a weekend or just trying to start your w...

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Nov 17
4 min

9 Best Restobars for Dinner and Drinks in New Cairo

A few years ago New Cairo was a neighborhood known for its malls, not its pubs or alcohol-serving restaurants. Residents who wanted dinne...

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Nov 5
4 min

7 Most Beautiful Coptic Orthodox Monasteries in Egypt

Modern Egypt is known for being a Muslim country, but what many don’t know is that Ancient Egypt was where one of the oldest Christian fa...

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Nov 4
7 min

12 Travel Destinations in Egypt Perfect For The Fall

One of the best things about Egypt is that beach weather doesn’t end in August like the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. If anything, fal...

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Oct 21
3 min

7 Best Restaurants with Pyramid Views in Giza

Avoid tourist traps and enjoy these Pyramid view restaurants.

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Oct 12
6 min

30 Best Breakfast Spots in Cairo, Egypt

The best places in the city to have the most important meal of the day.

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Sep 21
4 min

Egyptian Cotton: 7 Places in Cairo To Buy Good Quality Egyptian Cotton and Linen

Quality, affordable Egyptian cotton and linen that you won't have to scour the city for.

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Sep 10
4 min

7 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Zamalek

From authentic Japanese to Neapolitan pizza, these little hidden restaurants in Zamalek pack a punch.

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Aug 18
3 min

Pools & Day-Use in Cairo: 7 Best Hotel Pools To Spend The Day At

For when you need to beat Cairo's heat pronto.

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Aug 17
4 min

12 Best Bars, Pubs and Restobars in Sheikh Zayed & 6 October City, Cairo

The best places to kick back with a drink in Cairo's western suburb.

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