Traveling to Lebanon is definitely not all about the capital; there’s this one day trip from Beirut, in particular, that’s a must. I mean, how could you go to the Levantine heaven without paying a visit to the Lady of Lebanon, Jeita, and Jbeil? Luckily, you could do them all in one day if you […]
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Street Art of Beirut: Where It All Came From?
From day one in Beirut, and I couldn’t help but notice the magnificent street art. At first, it felt good for my eyes, seeing those vibrant colors adorning the buildings of Beirut. But then, I learned that there’s more to it. The street art of Beirut, that you can find all over Hamra district, has […]
Read MoreIs This Hostel in Beirut for Solo Travelers?
Your choice of accommodation varies, telling a lot about what kind of traveler you are, and yours truly is a huge sucker for hostels. Hamra Urban Gardens (HUG), a hostel in Beirut, seemed to meet my set of criteria and when I stayed there for 9 days, it surely exceeded my expectations. That being said, I […]
Read MoreTransportation in Lebanon 101: How to Get Around the Country Like a Pro
How to get around Lebanon was a frequently asked question I’ve constantly come across before even visiting the Levantine heaven. The country’s small size has made traveling around super easy and road trips a must-do. That’s why transportation in Lebanon was something travelers often asked about, and I’m about to give you a detailed answer. […]
Read MoreIn Video: Best Ice-Cream in Cairo
The third Sunday of every July marks Ice-Cream Day, so in light of this joyful occasion, I visited multiple gelaterias and ice cream parlors, in search of the best ice-cream in Cairo. But as you all probably know, no piece of content can come to life that smoothly. First, I got a sugar rush, so […]
Read More5 Ways to Experience More and Pay Less When Traveling?
A traveler’s constant urge to explore is usually satisfied by feeding one’s soul with new experiences. The problem is that this normally comes with a hefty price tag. But what if I tell you that there could be some ways to experience more and pay less? Well, let me enlighten you… How to Experience More […]
Read MoreMust-Visit Instagramable Restaurants Around the World
Restaurants and cafés are not just about the food they serve, but they’re about the vibes, atmosphere, and the general feel of them as well. You can’t deny that you’d fall for a diner just for its appeal, this automatically drags you in there to try it out. So let’s agree that the more Instagramable […]
Read MoreBali for Egyptians: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Bali, for Egyptians, is one of the hottest travel destinations at the moment. That being said, some of you, fellow Egyptian nomads, could be out there surfing the web, looking for answers, and doing your research about the exotic Indonesian island. Don’t fret, I’ve come to the rescue! Having gone through the whole process myself […]
Read MoreOld Cairo Tour: Where All Three Abrahamic Religions Meet
Old Cairo is often overlooked whenever travelers come to visit the ancient land of Egypt. People care to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and other sites like Khan El Khalili and tend to miss things like the historic Old Cairo Tour and the Saladin Citadel. As you all probably know, Curls en Route turned […]
Read More“Unsafe Travel Destinations”: A Big Fat Lie That Media Feeds Us
As I grew up and as my sense of wanderlust grew with me, I’ve always heard about countries being labeled “unsafe travel destinations”. From drug lords and cartel stories to war zones, countries were dubbed “unsafe” merely because of incidents that happened at some point in time. Even my own homeland, Egypt, has fallen victim […]
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