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Author: Nadine Arab

Nadine is an Egyptian curly-head who decided to quit the norm because it just doesn’t suit her. She ditched her 9-5 as a magazine editor to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time digital nomad and to inspire aspiring travelers to embark on their own solo adventures.
May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Crossing Africa on Foot: About Mario Rigby’s Adventure

If you’re up to date to the world of adventures, you must have heard the name Mario Rigby before. Remember the guy who embarked on a journey to cross Africa on foot? Yes, that’s him! I’ve been following Rigby ever since his Crossing Africa adventure and I’ve been super fond of the whole experience, as […]

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May 15, 2020June 14, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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The Future Travel Experience Post-Lockdown

With the Coronavirus outbreak hitting our 2020 travel plans hard, most people around the world are in nationwide lockdown. This did not just hurt the tourism industry, but it also left everyone wondering how it could impact the future travel experience. There’s no doubt that the future of travel is still unknown. No one knows […]

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May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Travel Story: Solo Traveling and Beyond With Sue Cockell

Even though becoming a full-time traveler or a digital nomad is now more common, but are still met with so much questioning and doubt. People would sometimes ruin your globetrotting dreams for you with many excuses, and they never run out of these. Be it that the nomadic lifestyle has an expiry date, or that […]

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May 4, 2020January 23, 2025 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
One of the Jebeliya tribesmen in the Saint Catherine desert.

Jebeliya: The Story of the South Sinai Ancient Tribe

The land of Egypt and its civilization may be ancient, dating back to more than 5,000 years ago; however, most of the population intermarried over the ages, bringing in a pool of genes, making Egyptians very diverse. A great example would be the ancient tribe of Jebeliya, residing in Saint Catherine, South Sinai. The Bedouins […]

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April 25, 2020May 16, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

11 Post-Quarantine Travel Plans to Restore Your Wanderlust

With the current Coronavirus situation, putting many countries in nationwide lockdown and many others in quarantine, there’s no doubt that every single person in the world right now is dreaming of spending time outdoors. But when it comes to travelers, in particular, these wandering souls dream bigger. They’re dreaming of getting lost in foreign cities, […]

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April 13, 2020May 16, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Free Virtual Field Trips Around Egypt Every Day

Traveling had shown me that people fascinating about visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and living the Indiana Jones dream of tomb raiding was no trend; it was true. Many travelers have Egypt on their bucket list and whenever people realize I’m Egyptian on my trips, the kind of comments I receive and the curiosity […]

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April 10, 2020May 16, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

7 Things You Can Do When You Can’t Travel

Travel dreams have gone down the drain thanks to the global Coronavirus pandemic situation. This has left us all, travelers, feeling nothing but down. But in spite of all the negative vibes and the tedious quarantine hours, we can still bring positivity to our lives even if we can’t travel now. Here’s what you can […]

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April 7, 2020May 16, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Travel Virtually With These Fun Experiences From Your Couch

This quarantine is with no doubt bumming us all. Being stuck between our social responsibility of staying home and our itching travel bug is just so depressing. But what if I tell you that you can go places from the comfort of your own home? Yes, you guess it right; go on virtual reality tours! […]

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April 1, 2020January 10, 2022 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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How Hiking Is Helping Me Overcome Fear of Heights

If you follow me on Instagram and constantly read my blog, you’d notice that I have a thing for adventure travel and that I’m inclined towards hiking, in particular. But what you don’t know is that even though I’ve been obsessed with hiking for the past few years, it also helps me overcome fear of […]

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March 20, 2020April 25, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Wanderlust-Fueled Movies to Watch in Quarantine

In the wake of the Coronavirus situation, many people are canceling their dream trips, whether out of caution or borders being closed; let alone those unlucky ones stuck in quarantine. So, in hopes of flattening the pandemic curve, social distancing is being advised at the moment. It doesn’t have to be so boring though; you […]

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Nadine Arab

Nadine is an Egyptian curly-head who decided to quit the norm because it just doesn’t suit her. She ditched her 9-5 as a magazine editor to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time digital nomad and to inspire aspiring travelers to embark on their own solo adventures.

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Wrapping up an inspiring few days at @arabian_trav Wrapping up an inspiring few days at @arabian_travel_market 2025 ✨
Attending a travel trade show as a travel blogger felt a little out of place to many at first, even to me. Most people were there for B2B deals, and creators aren’t usually the most common people on the ground… yet. But it was a risk I was willing to take, and I’m so glad I did. This definitely won’t be my last ATM.
What makes it even more special is that I was supposed to attend ATM a few years ago, but something always came up. This year, things finally aligned. And honestly, after reflecting on this, I believe this was when it was meant to happen, not back then—this was the right time for me to show up, fully ready.
It’s been such a rewarding experience connecting with tourism boards, DMCs, travel brands, fellow creators, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of travel.
I’m also really happy I got to reunite with some familiar faces from the industry and make new friends along the way. This is one of the best parts of events like this!
From insightful conversations to exciting new ideas and potential collaborations, I’m walking away feeling energized and proud. Proud of how far I’ve come with @curlsenroute, and grateful for the feedback and validation (which you sometimes need as a creator) I’ve received from a bunch of inspiring industry leaders.
Here’s to more growth, bold steps, and showing up even when it feels a little unconventional.
Until next time, Dubai 🧳🌍
#curlsenroute
Happy Liberation Day to the most beautiful place o Happy Liberation Day to the most beautiful place on Earth — Sinai 🤍✨🇪🇬
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9 years ago, I took my very first solo trip… and 9 years ago, I took my very first solo trip… and it was far from perfect (but life-changing).
I was alone, in a Nubian village that wasn’t even on the tourism map at the time, and I got really sick! Like, couldn’t-stand-up kind of sick…
But what could’ve been the worst experience turned into a core memory ✨ all thanks to the warmth and care of the people at @hadoutamasreya.
Fast forward 9 years, and I was back, healthier, more experienced, and just as in awe of this beautiful guesthouse, and its people.
Their hospitality hasn’t changed, and neither has the way this place makes you feel. Aswan will always be special to me, and Hadouta Masreya is a big part of why.
P.S. If you ever find yourself in Aswan, I got you a little treat! Use my promo code CURLSENROUTE10 to get 10% off your stay! All you have to do is book via email (hadoutamasreya@hotmail.com) and mention the promo code in your reservation.
Drop a comment if you want me to send you my full honest review on the blog ⬇️
#curlsenroute
Did you know that Egyptians have a spring holiday Did you know that Egyptians have a spring holiday that goes all the way back to Ancient Egyptian times? 🇪🇬🌻
Sham El Nessim has nothing to do with Easter, though the timing may trick you into thinking otherwise. 
It’s actually a quite interesting tradition that’s been passed down for thousands of years. And the package comes with coloring eggs, salty fish, that are not for the faint-hearted, and a whole lot of green onions!
Swipe through for everything you need to know about the ancient holiday.
And happy Sham El Nessim if you’re celebrating!
#curlsenroute
Sorry, I’m well-traveled and independent 🤷‍ Sorry, I’m well-traveled and independent 🤷‍♀️Just kiddin’... BYEEEE!
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#solofemaletravel #solofemaletraveler #solofemaletraveller #solotravelgirl #solotravelers #solotravels
In ancient Egypt, scarabs (dung beetles) symbolize In ancient Egypt, scarabs (dung beetles) symbolized growth, rebirth, and transformation 🪲 People wore scarab amulets for good luck and protection, and honestly, I’ve been obsessed with scarabs for as long as I can remember.
Anyhoo, legend has it that circling this scarab statue in Karnak Temple, Luxor, brings good fortune. Some say you should do 3 laps, others insist on 7, while some believe 3 brings luck and 7 brings a baby! There’s also a version where 3 is for luck, 7 for marriage, and 9 for pregnancy.
How the ritual started isn’t clear, but people still do it for fun anyway. 3 laps for good luck were more than enough for us 😅
How many laps would you do? 👀
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#luxoregypt #karnaktemple #karnak #scarab #ancientegypt #ancientegyptian #ancientegyptiancivilization #egypttravel
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