Cairo | Food

I could seriously eat hummus and baba ghanoush and delicious breads everyday, for multiple meals, and not get tired of it. And I did, for the two weeks I was in Cairo. Did I mention I’m on a diet?

Cairo | The Nile

Zamalek and the Nile.One thing everyone told me I had to do in Cairo was go sailing on the Nile. Well, I didn’t do that. I tried, but the only option available at the time — on our last night in Cairo — was a motorized boat outfitted with neon lights and a loud sound system,

Cairo | Egyptian Museum

My last full day in Cairo, our training ended early. So after passing the end-of-course test (woot), I was able to take advantage of a couple free hours in the afternoon to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, or as it is more commonly known, the Egyptian Museum. It’s been a common theme throughout many of my blog

Cairo | Coptic Cairo

The Hanging Church.After visiting the Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the last stop on my second full day of sightseeing in Cairo was Coptic Cairo, an area of Old Cairo that encompasses many Coptic churches and historical sites.

Wordless Wednesday: Zamalek

Cairo | Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

El Moez Street.I love to shop. (See: carpets and jade.) So Cairo’s famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar was near the top of my list of places to visit on my recent trip to Egypt. After our quick tour of the Citadel, my friends and I headed over to the market.

Wordless Wednesday: Facade

Cairo | The Citadel

Mosque of Muhammad Ali.The day after our tour of the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara, I headed out with some work friends to explore more of Cairo. We didn’t hire a guide, just a driver to take us from point A to B (and to C, D and E). Our first stop: The Citadel.

Cairo | Memphis & Sakkara

Step Pyramid of King Zoser.The Great Pyramids of Giza get all the tourism hype, but there’s a lot more to see in Egypt. As part of my day tour of Cairo, we also visited Memphis, the capital city of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom some 5,000 years ago, and Sakkara, one of the most extensive archaeological sites in

Cairo | Pyramids of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza.I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cairo, Egypt for for work. Even though it was a two-week trip, I didn’t have a lot of time for sightseeing, just one weekend and a few evenings here and there. I made the most of my time and got to see the highlights, including the Pyramids