by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Cities & Regions
Islamic Cairo is the historic district of Cairo City built up during the Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods, home to over a thousand years of Islamic mosques, madrasas, and markets. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered on landmarks such as Al Azhar...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Natural Destinations
Egypt’s best beaches stretch across two coasts: the Red Sea, with resort towns like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Dahab, and Marsa Alam known for coral reefs and diving, and the Mediterranean, with the calmer, quieter beaches of Alexandria and Marsa Matruh. The Red...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Monuments & Temples
Palaces to see in Egypt include Abdeen Palace and Manial Palace in Cairo, Montazah Palace and Ras El-Tin Palace in Alexandria, and the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis. Several were built by 19th- and 20th-century rulers such as Khedive Ismail and Muhammad Ali Pasha,...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Culture & History
Hieroglyphics vs Petroglyph: Understanding Ancient Symbols of Human Expression Throughout history, humans have found ways to record their thoughts, experiences, and beliefs. Two of the most remarkable forms of this expression are hieroglyphics and petroglyphs. While...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Food & Cuisine
Om Ali is Egypt’s traditional bread-and-milk pudding, made by baking layers of pastry with milk, sugar, and mixed nuts until the top turns golden. Its name means “Mother of Ali” in Arabic, traced to a wife of the Ayyubid-era Sultan Ezz El Din Aybak...
