You finally spend a family holiday in Egypt with its beaches, deserts, museums and oases. Now you want to find something that captures your memories of this chaotic but beautiful country. Of course, you could always buy the stuff tourists typically pick up like fridge magnets, paperweights or T-shirts. However, if you really want to […]
Family holiday destinations
Summer Holiday in Marsa Matrouh
Marsa Matrouh is not the first destination that comes to mind for a family holiday in Egypt. Most tourists frequent the Red Sea towns of Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Marsa Alam. That way they can enjoy water sports, desert excursions and nightlife. Or they just chill on the beach or swimming pools working on […]
21 Must-Have Apps Before Visiting Egypt
You probably have at least 20 apps on your phone. There are the apps that you use on a daily basis such as maps, news and weather forecasts. You got your apps for entertainment, sports and games. I am guessing you also use a lot of travel apps to plan and prepare for your family […]
Family Travel Guide to Alexandria in Egypt
Most Egyptians visit Alexandria for the public beaches, outdoor cafés and local cuisine. Alexandria is cosy to them compared to Cairo. But hip compared to surrounding cities and towns. It is not usually top of mind for international travellers although it is one of the largest cities in Egypt. Whether you or your children love […]
7 Travel Packing Hacks for Families
I love making lists – shopping lists, to-do lists, checklists! Packing for a holiday can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are traveling as a family. To make life easier, I have a holiday packing list on my phone that I update depending on the family holiday we are taking. Of course, my packing […]
Family Trip to the Pyramids of Giza
Giza, the next-door neighbour of Cairo the capital city of Egypt, is home to the infamous Pyramids of Giza. The Giza plateau boasts a complex of pyramids, temples, solar boat pits and cemeteries that are 5,000 years old and counting. Contents1 Some facts about the Pyramids of Giza2 Getting to the Giza Pyramids3 When to […]
Your Ultimate Guide to a Family Holiday in Egypt
We have an Egyptian saying that goes “once you drink from the Nile River, you must return again”. Thank goodness Egypt has lots of amazing destinations for family holidays so you can keep coming back to experience Egypt. Whatever holiday you plan, here is everything you need to know before your holiday in Egypt. If […]
