These hotels have seen years upon years of modern Egyptian history... and are still around to tell the tale.

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

Everything you need to know about this must-see pedestrian street in the heart of Old Cairo.

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

Kick back with a drink and a breeze while looking out over Cairo, Egypt.

Khan El Khalili, the sprawling market/bazaar/souq in the heart of Old Cairo, is a massive hodgepodge of old and new, from beautiful...

Looking for a place to have dinner with a glass of wine or a beer in Maadi? Look no further.

Cairo might be known as the city of a thousand minarets, but old mosques and Pyramids aren’t all that Cairo has to offer when it comes to...

When it comes to museums in Egypt, everyone is on pins and needles for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2022 -- right next to...

Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or just any regular day of the week (the best option, in our opinion!), sometimes it’s...

So you’re planning to visit the Pyramids of Giza? Lucky you! Whether it’s your first time or 10th time, the Pyramids will literally leave...

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...

Whether you’re a local Cairene strapped for cash at the end of the month, or a visitor to Cairo on a backpacker’s budget, never fear --...

Avoid tourist traps and enjoy these Pyramid view restaurants.

If you’re like us and Thai food is your jam, Cairo at first glance might not seem like the best purveyor. We have Lebanese restaurants by...

So you’re in Cairo and you really want to discover what local Egyptian street food is all about. We don’t blame you, there are few better...

From 60 to 200+ years old -- these are Cairo's oldest and most beloved restaurants, bars and cafes.

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

So many places, so little time -- it’s the traveler’s routine woe once setting foot in a new city or country. And have you noticed that...

If you’re visiting Cairo but on a budget, you don’t have to worry about sightseeing breaking the bank. Besides our list of 10 things to...

Not sure where to start when it comes to Egyptian food? These are some of the best local dishes.

Bars, pubs, clubs, oh my! 99% of Cairo’s nightlife used to be found on the island of Zamalek, and while it’s still the city’s night spot...

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

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...

The eastern neighborhood of Heliopolis (also known as Masr el Gedida) is not known as the epicenter of Cairo nightlife, but it’s been...

When you think of palaces, European cities probably come to mind… and not Cairo per se. But it’s true, Cairo is home to quite a few...

Zamalek is known for being the best Cairo neighborhood for bars, pubs and nightlife in general - with the added bonus that most places...

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

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

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

Our local favorites when it comes to good quality ice cream and gelato.

There’s an increasingly popular worldwide trend in gift-giving: buying someone an experience, instead of a thing. Meaning basically you...

For Ramadan gatherings, birthdays, dinner parties or when you just want to cater both for and to yourself.

New millennial dessert shops seem to be opening and competing with each other on a daily basis these days in Egypt. And while there’s...

Ah, the 90s in Cairo. The good ol’ days of escalope pane in the club and when McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Chili’s were all sparkly and new....

No need to be overwhelmed, we've broken it all down for you.

Cairo is full to the brim with restaurants, cafes, ahwas, malls and cinemas, which is where we locals spend 95% of our going out leisure...

Now that Sequoia is closed, where else are you going to take your foreign friends for dinner, drinks, shisha and a Nile view in Cairo? We go

Being a Cairo local means that we’ve at one point or another stayed overnight in most of the capital’s numerous hotels, and we...

Before booking a hotel, hostel or apartment, make sure you have an idea of the area first. Cairo is a sprawling city, and like you...