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Also known as ‘hookah’ or ‘hubbly bubbly’, ‘shisha’ are the ornate, Arabian water pipes through which Egyptians while away the hours toking contentedly on fruit scented tobacco.

One of the effective ways to make Egyptians smile and gain their sympathy is to speak a little Arabic.

These simple Arabic phrases go a long way in helping you navigate Egypt.

Falafels are generally known to be made from chickpeas.

In pharaonic times Alabaster was used for all kind of ornaments or statues. Up until now, the soft mineral stone is processed in Egypt.

Al Max fisherman village, otherwise known as ‘The Venice of Egypt’ is located on the Mahmoudeya canal in Alexandria. The village has hundreds of fishing boats zipping through every day.

Mahshi has got to be the favourite food of all Egyptians, both big and small!

It is a typical meze (starter), often eaten as a dip with pita bread, and is sometimes added to other dishes. It is a smokey flavoured paste made from grilled egg plant, mixed with tahina, lemon juice and olive oil. The whole dish is flavoured with garlic and cumin.

Places near Fayoum, in Middle Egypt, have been discovered, to show that it was once the shore of a prehistoric sea and fossilized skeletons of the above marine life were found. Read more about this discovery here!

Know before you go: these tips and tricks will make your visit to the land of pharaohs a little easier and lot more comfortable.

Seeing the ancient sights of Luxor, Egypt from a bird's eye view really puts them into perspective! 

Tahini is a creamy paste made from sesame seeds.