Don't be put off by the size of the city, the huge population, the pollution, the insane driving, or anything else. The guidebooks will tell you the main sites, but here are some off-beat places and activities my husband and I discovered.
In Giza (a suburb of Cairo), see if you can wheedle your way into the Great Pyramid when it is closed to the public. Ask your guide, your hotel and your cab driver for starters. As a fairly ethical writer, I can’t reveal my sources, but I managed to
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Don't be put off by the size of the city, the huge population, the pollution, the insane driving, or anything else. The guidebooks will tell you the main sites, but here are some... More
Cairo is a big, dusty, crowded city with lovely vibes. I am lucky enough to have family friends who live in Cairo who were able to cart me around town and help with transportation... More
Cairo has so much to offer.
Could move into the Cairo Museum for a week.
The Gayer Anderson house is fascinating, especially the screens that allowed women to watch... More
Food markets offer colorful links to the economy, customs and even dialects of a city. They're one of the few opportunities where visitors can glimpse locals going about one of their essential daily chores....more
The contemporary art scene in Cairo is electric—wired for multimedia, wide awake to questions of Arab identity and political opinion, attracting the interest and money of international collectors, and, reports Sean Rocha, casting new light on an ancient city....more
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