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The Glossary
mashrabiyyas - "- a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework often lined with stained glass."
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Visiting Cairo
The best time to pay a visit to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is between the months of September to April when the weather is fairly agreeable. Avoid a visit during the Muslim festivals such as the Ramadan...Read full tip...
Abu Simbel festival in Egypt
If you want to witness how a natural phenomenon wonderfully coincides with a man-made structure, you can head off to Abu Simbel, located in Nubia and accessible from Aswan. This interesting celebration...Read full tip...
Cash or Card?
It is equally important to exchange some “cash” into the local Egyptian currency to use in giving your "baksheesh" or tip (once you ride a cab, be sure to hand some tip) and to purchase...Read full tip...