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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
15 Ideas For a Family Staycation
So, you booked time off work and the kids have no school but for some unfortunate reason you are all now stuck at home. It could be that you don’t have the budget right now to travel out of town, or some unforeseen circumstances cancelled your holiday plans or one of your kids is too […]
Paris With Kids
I remember being very worried about taking my 5-year-old daughter to Paris. I had heard rumours about grumpy French waiters and inaccessible public transportation. However, once I stepped foot in the city, I realised that Paris with kids is a brilliant idea. The city centre is very walkable and there are a lot of attractions […]
