My time in Egypt had a sad conclusion, with a lounge worker essentially begging me to take her with me. Incidents like this (and this was not the first time) make me stop and realize how blessed I am...
Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)
I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE)...
Genuine Egyptian Hospitality In Alexandria
One of the blessings of living in Los Angeles is what a diverse place it is; a great watering hole of people and cultures from around the world. With that diversity comes a network of friends with contacts around...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Egypt
After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....
Going To Church In The Muslim World: My Experiences In Doha And Cairo
Wherever I am in the world, I like to attend church on Sunday. In Egypt and particularly in Qatar, I found the process of attending Anglican church quite interesting. My Anglican Church Experience In Doha And Cairo Typically, when...
Is One Day Enough To See Egyptian Pyramids?
Yes, one day is enough to comfortably visit multiple Egyptian pyramids and the ancient city of Memphis. How Much Time Do You Need To See The Pyramids Of Egypt? Even in the early spring, Cairo was warm and the...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza
While the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is past its prime in certain ways, I had a lovely stay here and found it a great base for my three days in Cairo. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At...
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Egypt
If you are traveling to Egypt, a visa is required for most nations but is easily obtainable upon arrival at major border crossings. I’ll focus here on arrivals at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and why I prefer a visa...
Why Egypt Postponed Tourism Suicide
After another game of Russian roulette, Egypt has wisely decided that its bright idea to raise the price of tourist visas by more than 140% should be shelved. At least until July… Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail announced that plans...
