Most Egyptians visit Alexandria for the public beaches, outdoor cafés and local cuisine. For them, Alexandria is cosy 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 […]
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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. Some facts about the Pyramids of Giza The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by […]
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 […]
A Guide to Surviving Cairo With Family
Are you planning on visiting Egypt for a cruise between Luxor and Aswan, or a relaxing beach holiday in Sinai? If the answer is yes, then you might as well drop by Cairo with family for a few days. The capital city of Egypt has been in the same place for more than 1,000 years […]
Egypt Travel Advice
How do you feel about planning a winter holiday for the whole family? Fancy going somewhere warm and sunny to help you cope with your winter blues? Perhaps something exciting and energising that you can all look forward to? Or a place where you can lose track of time and forget all the drama that […]
Family Holiday in Dahab
When my husband suggested a holiday in Dahab, my first question to him was – wait a minute is Dahab family-friendly? To me, Dahab has always had somewhat of a hippie vibe. Most Egyptians I know who visit it regularly are young and child-free! However, in the last few years, a lot of foreigners have […]
