by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Attractions
Alexandria’s top things to do include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Serapeum of Alexandria with its Pompey’s Pillar, and Montazah Palace and...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Travel Tips
Tipping in Egypt, called “baksheesh,” is expected for most tourism-related services: guides, drivers, hotel staff, cruise crews, and porters. Budget roughly 10–15% in restaurants when service isn’t already included, 100–200 EGP per person...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Culture & History
The Journey of the Holy Family in Egypt traces the route the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus took while fleeing King Herod’s persecution. The family is believed to have sheltered in Egypt for over three years, passing through more than 25 locations...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Mythology & Gods
Ihy is the Egyptian god of music, the youthful son of the goddess Hathor and the god Horus. Depicted holding a sistrum, a sacred rattle-like instrument, he embodied joy, rhythm, and the rejuvenating power of sound. Ihy was worshipped chiefly at the Dandara Temple, his...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
The King Tutankhamun’s Mask is a solid-gold funerary mask weighing over 10 kilograms, made more than 3,300 years ago during Egypt’s 18th dynasty and discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter in the young pharaoh’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. It is...
