Cairo Articles

The White Desert – Egypt

When traveling to Egypt, most people only go to visit the pyramids and other historical temples. A trip to the White Desert will not only give you a glimpse of the country’s rich history, you will actually feel like you are stepping back in time.

Mohammed of the Mountian – Egypt, Africa

For Derek William Bland, this was a day to remember.

Chasing the Pharaohs – Egypt, Africa

Derek William Bland had only stepped out the door of the airport, when he saw Egypt as already chaotically adventurous and frustratingly fantastic – the start of his great crusade across the Middle East.

A Great Tour Guide – Egypt, Africa

Rob considers Ahmed, a tour guide in Egypt, to be an individual of high character, extremely knowledgeable of his country – even a friend.

Why I Love Cairo – Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Grace Hodges Clark loves Cairo. After reading this, you may also.

Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to Beijing

Kuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c

Moroccan Hammam – at a Cairo Spa – Cairo, Egypt

It took Tanalee Smith four years of living in Cairo before trying a Turkish bath. Now she’ll be back more often.

The Old Bizarre in Cairo – Cairo, Egypt

Pete Day recollects his trip to Cairo in 1979.

Cairo Travel Facts

The Basics
City Name: Cairo

Where is it located?: Cairo hugs the fertile Nile river on the Suez Canal in northern Egypt.

Why do people go there?: If you weren’t paying too much attention in history class, Egypt is perhaps home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world – and has [...]

Japanese Strategies for Climbing the Great Pyramids

Through the wisdom of Japanese backpackers, David