Families with young children tend to have holidays that revolve around beaches, swimming pools, and theme parks. As your kids grow up, the nature of your family holiday also changes. You start including more cultural, historical, and scientific activities that they would appreciate and enjoy. Try to find out what countries they want to visit, […]
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My Favourite Souvenirs to Buy from Egypt
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 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. Some facts about the Pyramids of Giza The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by […]
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 […]
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 […]
