Top Travel Tip: Breathe. They’re only Bedouins.
That ubiquitous red and white keffiyeh seen so often on news reports these days, can for some people, give rise to a host of associations. Warranted or not, they’re there. But pushing through those associations and approaching the South Sinai
Ramadan Kareem!
Those observing the Ramadan will fast from sunrise to sunset, until the Iftar or breakfast. The Iftar is often organised as communal meal with juices, soups, appetizers, mains and desserts. Fasters will often initially break the fast with a couple
Adventures in Zalaga (The Legendary Bedouin Camel Race)
Every year, on the 10th January, hundreds of local Bedouins from the Muzeina and Tarrabin tribes hit Wadi Zalaga with their camels, Hiluxs, and best young camel riders (some under 10 years old) for an epic 30K camel race. Zalaga is
Kicking Back in Ras Mohammed!
We recently headed out to Ras Mohammed National Park for a snorkelling trip. For those who haven’t been there, Ras Mohammed National Park is, simply put, surreal.
Here’s To The Day Of Onions
Having a shot at the local lingo is always appreciated by people around here. I’ve always found the locals very kind when I make a mistake.
Out To Sea? The Plastic Garbage Project – Egypt
“Today, not a single cubic meter of seawater is free of plastic particles” It’ll come as no surprise to you, if you’ve been here before, that Egypt has a bit of a problem with plastic garbage. In fact the flying plastic
10 reasons why I love ‘Assalah Square’
I live in the vicinity of Assalah Square, about a 200m walk to the shops and a 2 minutes taxi drive away from Red C Villas
Epic Pigeon Battle
We’re situated next door to some friendly pigeons. So friendly they’ve decided to make one of our roof terraces a favourite perch.
Adventure Scuba! – Blue Lagoon & Ras Abu Galum
Having lived here for 7 years and having never heard of the ‘Bedouin Boat’ until a week ago we decided it was time to test it out.
Wadi lunch & Hilux fun
We were headed just 30k outside of Dahab to a special Wadi that Jumma, my Bedouin friend knew of. He promised that it was absolutely stunning with lots of shady places to sit, thick sand, heaps of spring flowers and