Egypt

Mr.Blab’s Egyptian uprising

Mr.Blab’s Egyptian uprising

 This blog post has been long time coming – ever since Cairo, oh 11 months ago. 
Mr.Blab makes another appearance with a short story for you. And as usual he is … Continue reading

Istanbul, Beirut, Istanbul, Beirut…Istanbul

Istanbul, Beirut, Istanbul, Beirut…Istanbul

The freedom of movement we enjoy having no tickets, no reservations and no plans further than the next few days, means that from time to time we are faced with … Continue reading

 
The Pyramids

The Pyramids

Why do people come from all over the world to see a really old, really big pile of stones?
The key word here is really old. It is so old that … Continue reading

Pharaoh’s curse is real

Pharaoh’s curse is real

Breaking News: scientific, double blind study, proves that the curse of the Pharaoh indeed exists.
And we got blasted by it.
This is the story I will tell my grandchildren, as they … Continue reading

 
A short walk from here

A short walk from here

Go down these stairs (watch out for the wonky steps and don’t touch the dusty railing).
Turn right and immediately left.
Walk, oh, fifty or so meters and you are at Tahrir … Continue reading

A walk in Alexandria as first steps in Egypt

A walk in Alexandria as first steps in Egypt

Egypt was another one of our destinations for which I had very little expectations. Alexandria filled a rather airy and lonely  spot in my knowledge bank. Beyond the pyramids and … Continue reading