The New York Times Author: Lucas Peterson An Ancient Egyptian City Stays Vibrant. Travel writer Lucas Peterson of The New York Times, highlights his travel through more personal experience, sharing his cultural and historical experiences, alongside two friends. “Alexandria, which has reinvented itself frequently over the centuries, still delights — and provides great deals for…
An itinerary for a quick trip to Alexandria
Itinerary Day One Morning: The Corniche – Walk along the waterfront promenade that runs for more than 10miles. From the Citadel to the Montaza Palace. Spot the Cecil hotel and see the grand relics and buildings along the way. Lunch: Arous El Selsela – a café alongside the sea front. A light lunch with a beautiful view….
Ahmed Morsi (100-word biography)
Biography Known for his art, poetry, set design and printmaking is the multitalented Ahmed Morsi. Morsi was born in Alexandria Egypt on March 30, 1930. After majoring in English Literature at the University of Alexandria, Faculty of Arts, he went on to become one of Egypt’s most prominent modern artists. By Morsi’s early twenties, his…
Part-time jobs in Alexandria
If you’re looking for part-time work look no further, we’ve made a list of jobs that you can apply to if you need some extra cash to fund your stay. Customer Service Executive (French/English) Part Time Salary: £5,000 per month (EGP $11,650) Time period: Copywriter Part Time Junior Copywriter Salary: £43.9k-£67.3k (EGP $102,2500- $156,760) Content…
Art scene in Alexandria
Egypt’s contemporary art scene Mosaics in Alexandria Mosaics depicting Martyrs are the most popular and present in more than one Egypt city. Street art in Egypt’s urban centres Aya Tarek Aya Tarek is an Alexandrian street artist and painter. The first graffiti artist in Egypt to appear in a feature film properly illustrating the graffiti…
Accommodation in Alexandria
Finding somewhere to stay during your travels can be difficult. You want the comfort of home at the end of a long day of travel and living in a hotel with other tourists just doesn’t give you that homely feeling. What we have found, and I’m sure anyone who has travelled will tell you the…
Travel Features 1
Culture Trip Author: Laura Pioli The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Alexandria, Egypt Online publication, Culture Trip highlights the best spots in Alexandria, Egypt. The famous library if mentioned, along with museums, Palace gardens, Mosques and the Temple of Serapeum. The feature certainly sells the city, as well as mentioning an open-air…
Travel Features 2
Smithsonian Magazine Author: Andrew Lawler https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/raising-alexandria-151005550/ Cavafy, an Alexandrian born poet once wrote about Alexandria: “This city will always pursue you.” That’s exactly what this archaeologically based article says about Alexandria. Many people reject this lost city and what it has to offer in favour of more mainstream cities such as Cairo and Giza. This…
Where to find authentic Egyptian food in London
If you want to grow familiar with Egyptian cuisine, there are a few restaurants in London you must try. The first is the ‘Valley of Kings’ in the Middle- Eastern run Elizabetta Hotel. A pricier but truly authentic and decedent option. You can dine on traditional dishes of Alexandrian Baked Fish, Kebaba Shamy with pine…
General information about Alexandria
Health The number for a medical emergency in Egypt is 123. Before travelling to Egypt, the British government encourages travellers to make sure that they have adequate travel insurance and have followed the recommended vaccination program. The two most important vaccines for every traveller is Yellow Fever, Tetanus and Hepatitis A, but depending on the…
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