Islamic Cairo – an open-air museum in the Egyptian capital

"So, tell me honestly, what is your opinion about Islam?", the guide asked. We were a group of five women, on our way to visit and tour Islamic Cairo. The guide was a young guy with a tendency for the theatricals. And I was not about tel tell him what my true feelings were about … Continue reading Islamic Cairo – an open-air museum in the Egyptian capital →

The Pyramids of Giza – what is there in common between Ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica?

And there it is, another bucket list item ticked off. Just like that, first the Dead Sea, then Petra and finally the pyramids! Those incredible works that no one seems to know exactly how were built, how they've endured for over 4,000 years... another great mystery of our civilization, one of those likely never to … Continue reading The Pyramids of Giza – what is there in common between Ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica? →