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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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 […]
Happy Christmas in Birmingham
So, with London getting busy with tourists in Christmas, where can Londoners go you ask? Why you can spend Christmas in Birmingham of course, especially if you are an avid fan of Peaky Blinders like me. This would be the perfect excuse for you to wear your wool overcoat, tweed cap and vintage pocket watch […]
Family Christmas in London
I was very lucky to spend a few Christmases in London hosting family and friends for the festive season, which now starts as early as mid-November! I still remember the first time I tried mince pies and mulled wine. To be honest, I did not understand the hype! But then I tried Bailey’s hot chocolate […]
