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Dahab travel guide and tips: This is a slice of pocket friendly paradise
There is more to Egypt than just the pyramids and ancient temples. Introducing Dahab, a slice of pocket-friendly easy going beach paradise by the Red Sea. Read on for a comprehensive Dahab travel guide to enjoy the Blue Hole, Blue Lagoon, St.Catherine Monastery, and many more on a budget.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/dahab-travel-guide-and-tips/
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Top 5 reasons to skip Hurghada and head to Dahab, the "Goa of Egypt"
Looking for a budget-friendly, slice of beach paradise in Egypt? Forget Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada. Say hello to Dahab, for stunning beauty, awesome diving, and great laidback ambiance. And yes it's a safe destination, as we found out this August.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/top-5-reasons-to-skip-hurghada-or-sharm-and-head-to-dahab-the-goa-of-egypt/
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Is it safe to visit the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt?
Starkly beautiful, Sinai Peninsula was coveted for its religious significance and strategic position. Recently security fears created tourism downturn that is picking up again. Sinai has Red Sea's underwater wonders, Bedouin culture, and on a star-studded night, the monstrous silhouettes of mountains cast a spell.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/is-it-safe-to-visit-the-sinai-peninsula-of-egypt/
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The Birqash Camel Market near Cairo
Looking for a local offbeat experience in Cairo? Check out this post on the Birqash camel market. Located just an hour away from the city center, this is Egypt's largest camel market and a perfect place to experience the rural life in the Delta region.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/the-birqash-camel-market-near-cairo/
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Egyptian Food Guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine
Present day Egyptian food is unique due to the amalgamation of their ancient ingredients with more modern colonial twists. That's what makes it very versatile and it is like history served on a plate. Check out the list of some lip-smacking Egyptian dishes that would trigger your taste buds to the core.
http://www.maverickbird.com/travel-extras/food-thoughts/egyptian-food/egyptian-food-guide-what-to-eat-to-enjoy-this-underrated-cuisine/
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The Beauty of Cairo Ramadan
One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/the-beauty-of-cairo-ramadan/
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The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
Egypt's Tanoura Sufi twirling is a colourful and mesmerising show. The Tanoura performers’ round skirts and swirling actually refer to the circle of life or the universe and the colours on his skirt depicts different Sufi orders. Catch this show every week thrice at the atmospheric Wekalet al Ghouri in Cairo.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/the-swirling-tanoura-dance-of-egypt/
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Cairo street photography
Cairo feels ancient, while also being gigantic and busy. Its wide mix of character is hard to beat and the history, the crumbling character, the chaos, the unique neighborhoods and the signature golden brown hue come together for awesome Cairo street photography.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/street-photography-in-cairo/
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Beautiful days of Cairo spring
The brief but beautiful Cairo spring turns the maddening city into a hopeless romantic. Flowers bloom everywhere, the clear skies are impossibly blue, and whether you are a rich or the city's have-not, the joy of Cairo spring is wonderfully free and photogenic.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/beautiful-days-of-cairo-spring/
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A Local Market in Cairo
Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/local-market-cairo/
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The Khan el Khalili guide for the ultimate Arabian Nights experience
Scent of spices, bustling trade and beautiful objects for sale in maze of lanes of medieval souk. This Khan el Khalili guide will transport you back in time.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/the-khan-el-khalili-guide-for-the-ultimate-arabian-nights-experience/
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The charming Khan el Khalili market in Cairo
Partly enthralling and often harassing, Cairo‘s Khan el Khalili market comes with oodles of history, architecture, shopping, and Arabian Nights moments.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/the-charming-khan-el-khalili-market-in-cairo/
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Egypt‘s biggest flea market Souq al Goma in photos
Expect bicycles, live donkeys, antiques, and broken telephones for sale at Cairo‘s Friday Market. This souq is bargain hunting in a whole new level.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/egypts-biggest-flea-market-souq-al-goma-in-photos/
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Friday Market in Cairo‘s City of the Dead
Expect bicycles, live donkeys, antiques, and broken telephones for sale at Cairo‘s Friday Market. This souq is bargain hunting in a whole new level.
http://www.maverickbird.com/outside-india/africa/egypt/friday-market-in-cairo/
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A whole new expat life in Cairo
Cairo is chaotic, magnificent, infuriating, and beautiful. Join us as we discover expat life in the gigantic capital city and start living like an Egyptian.
http://www.maverickbird.com/expat-life/a-whole-new-expat-life-in-cairo/
