In order to fully explore Cairo, you’re going to have to move from one location to another at some point. Don’t be overwhelmed! The city offers several different transportation options, all of which are part of the joy and challenges of traveling in Egypt. Not sure which is best for you? The list below covers their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to use them. Taxi With taxis, it’s all about confidence. Taxi drivers are notorious … [Read more...]
About Sara Julia Smith
Sara Julia Smith is an international development worker turned writer and social media specialist. She's lived on four different continents and enjoys sharing snippets about the hospitality she witnessed and the mistakes she made during her time abroad.
Today, she lives in central PA and helps others share their stories.
On Christmas Decorations and Syrian Food
The air was unusually clear for Cairo, a city notorious for its polluted, hazy skies. Perhaps it was only because it was my first time seeing all the Christmas decorations set up for the bazaar that it felt like a crisp winter day. The bazaar was an opportunity for refugee women to showcase their skills and talents. Many of them were selling handicrafts, and others were dishing up food from their home countries. The smells mingled throughout … [Read more...]
