When I booked my plane tickets to Egypt from our home in Canada, I was met with skepticism and dismay from many family members, who’s first question was “Is Egypt safe to travel to?” and “but you are leaving the kids at home right?” How I could consider a visit to what they considered a […]
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Tips for Visiting The Pyramids of Giza
If you are planning a visit to Egypt, it is likely that visiting the pyramids of Giza is part of your itinerary. Visiting these Cairo pyramids has always been on my bucket list. I am not sure if it was due to the theories about how they were built with such precision, or whether it […]
6 Things to Know before Visiting Egypt with Kids
Traveling to Egypt with kids might not be the first destination that comes to mind for many families, but it can be an incredible adventure for curious young travelers. We first visited Egypt with our kids in November 2017, traveling with my mother-in-law and our two boys. November turned out to be one of the […]
That Time I Lost My 6 Year old in a Cairo Mall – On Black Friday
That Time I Lost My 6 Year old in a Cairo Mall – On Black Friday Almost everyone I know has had that second of panic at some point where they are not sure where their child is. I am no helicopter mom, I let my kids roam, telling them where I will be […]
This is Egypt: First Impressions in Luxor
Egypt Day 1: Arriving in Luxor I think it is very important (and feel privileged to be able ) to show my boys the world. Experiencing a culture so different than their own when they are just kids is just one of the amazing trips to take before your kids become adults! I was not […]