Egypt
- Sca Head Tours Historic Cairo, Demands Clean-up
Ahram Online (Nevine El-Aref) Antiquities czar visits Old Cairo's recently-restored Al-Muizz Street only to find that chaos still reigns Moustafa Amine, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, took an unscheduled tour of Old...
- Heritage Of Modern Egypt
The Cairo Landmarks Preservation Commission Cairo Observer Imagine if there was such a thing! and there should be, after all Cairo has some of the world’s most important, beautiful and significant historic monuments. Many of Cairo’s historic buildings...
- Travel: Stepping Off The Tourist Trail
The Independent (UK) When hunger strikes, I conduct a quest for koshari in the downtown side-streets. Koshari joints are café-esque, no-nonsense establishments, and I'm served this tasty carb-fest in a stainless steel bowl with a matching beaker...
- Rescuing Cairo's Lost Heritage
http://www.worldpress.org/Mideast/2343.cfmIf you are interested in Cairo's past, don't miss this article, which not only discusses past and present conservation projects but also offers a concise summary of Cairo's history: "Cairo is truly...
- Travel: Giza On A Budget
http://tinyurl.com/pww8v Travel article looking at the costs of getting to Giza. "Direct EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo cost roughly $800, plus a $15 visa fee paid upon arrival. Taxis downtown are $10 (be firm on the price) and buses cost 50¢....
Egypt
Travel Medley: Cairo, Koshari and hotel cuisine
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=61914
"Of all the cities I have visited before, I think Cairo has the most number of interesting historical landmarks of varying eras and dynasties.Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, began 5,000 years ago when the pharaohs of old built the pyramids. Over the centuries, the land was conquered by Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Turks, leaving behind vestiges of culture procuring more tends. Besides ancient Egyptian attractions like the Sphinx, there are also monuments of a later date but in no way inferior to the earlier ones."
See the above page for the full story.
And whilst we are on the subject, those of you who have become addicted to koshari might well appreciate the following article about a successful koshari outlet in Cairo:
And whilst we are on the subject, those of you who have become addicted to koshari might well appreciate the following article about a successful koshari outlet in Cairo:
http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=4894
If you fancy something more upmarket, here's an Al Ahram Weekly summary of Egyptian cuisine served at some of the high-starred hotels of Cairo, including some of the drawbacks and benefits of Egyptian cuisine in general:
If you fancy something more upmarket, here's an Al Ahram Weekly summary of Egyptian cuisine served at some of the high-starred hotels of Cairo, including some of the drawbacks and benefits of Egyptian cuisine in general:
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2006/823/tr1.htm
PS
PS
There are several versions of the koshari recipe, and my favourite version was one that I ate just off Tahrir Square in a very small koshari cafe, but I've never had a recipe for it and the Internet offers so many different versions that it is difficult to tell which one would be most successful. I would love to have a definitive version if anyone is offering one from personal experience? [email protected] or add to comments. xxxx
- Sca Head Tours Historic Cairo, Demands Clean-up
Ahram Online (Nevine El-Aref) Antiquities czar visits Old Cairo's recently-restored Al-Muizz Street only to find that chaos still reigns Moustafa Amine, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, took an unscheduled tour of Old...
- Heritage Of Modern Egypt
The Cairo Landmarks Preservation Commission Cairo Observer Imagine if there was such a thing! and there should be, after all Cairo has some of the world’s most important, beautiful and significant historic monuments. Many of Cairo’s historic buildings...
- Travel: Stepping Off The Tourist Trail
The Independent (UK) When hunger strikes, I conduct a quest for koshari in the downtown side-streets. Koshari joints are café-esque, no-nonsense establishments, and I'm served this tasty carb-fest in a stainless steel bowl with a matching beaker...
- Rescuing Cairo's Lost Heritage
http://www.worldpress.org/Mideast/2343.cfmIf you are interested in Cairo's past, don't miss this article, which not only discusses past and present conservation projects but also offers a concise summary of Cairo's history: "Cairo is truly...
- Travel: Giza On A Budget
http://tinyurl.com/pww8v Travel article looking at the costs of getting to Giza. "Direct EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo cost roughly $800, plus a $15 visa fee paid upon arrival. Taxis downtown are $10 (be firm on the price) and buses cost 50¢....