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Uber, Cairo, and the Scams.
In Cairo, many taxi drivers use Uber as bait: they accept the ride and then demand inflated cash payments with absurd excuses....
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The Pyramids of Giza: The Geometry of Time
Plan your visit to the Pyramids of Giza: construction history, architectural geometry, practical tips, and an honest account of what the experience...
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CAC Lounge, Cairo Airport. A shoddy lounge, on par with one of the worst airports in the world.
CAC Lounge at Cairo Airport, a disappointing lounge for a dreadful airport
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Cairo’s new Grand Egyptian museum (GEM): a colossus still waiting for a soul
The brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo; architectural grandeur and a still incomplete collection.
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Ahmed and the Cairene Bebop. A Tribute to Stefano Benni.
A homage to Cairo’s traffic and its taxi drivers in the style of Stefano Benni—may the Luisona rest lightly upon him.
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square: Wonders and Inadequacies
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Tutankhamun’s treasures, iconic artifacts, and a critical look at its fading yet historic displays. And dust,...