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Understand Egyptian kindness – it's done a little differently. For instance 'boatman invitations' are invitations you're expected to politely turn down.

Mezze (hot and cold snacks) are the perfect start to any meal, and it’s usually acceptable for diners to order an entire meal from the mezze list and forego the mains.

The Siwa desert is a striking oasis with a landscape like nowhere else in Egypt. Delicious dates and olives are grown here, surrounded by the world's 3rd largest sand dune field. Curious?

Do you know the linguist who deciphered the Rosetta Stone? Learn about the man that unlocked the secrets of hieroglyphs.

As the sun goes down, the calcium sea appears to reflect all of the different beautiful colors of the changing sky. Learn more about this amazing desert in Egypt.

Helba Tea has a deep nutty flavor with a bitter, maple-like taste. It also has a lot of health benefits. Try this tea yourself !  

The history of make up in Egypt shows us just how long cosmetics have been around. Want to know what natural substances they used so do themselves up?

An ancient Egyptian monument was completely moved over the course of 4 years. Find out which one and why. 

 Bedouins are an ancient people, with customs and traditions that run deep. Today, Bedouins are traversing an ever-changing, modern world.

The monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest Christian monasteries in both Egypt and the world. Do you know the full story?

There is one time during the week, when the Cairo is quiet. Do you know when?