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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.
November 6, 2019May 29, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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5 Eco-Travel Tips: How to Travel More Sustainably

The recent increase in wildfires, especially in the Amazon and in Lebanon, has got me thinking more about the environment. Normally, I try to reduce waste; whether plastics or energy, in my daily life. This got me thinking – can beautiful destinations be the price we’d have to pay for climate change and other environmental […]

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October 18, 2019January 24, 2023 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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11 Things to Do in Lebanon if It’s Your First Time

They say that there’s always this set of things that if you don’t do in a certain destination, you haven’t really been to it. Lebanon is surely one of the Middle East’s top touristic destinations with a lot to offer. So, if you’re a first-timer, I made things easier for you by compiling this list […]

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October 6, 2019March 2, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Lebanon for First-Timers: 5 Things to Know in Advance

Traveling to a country for the very first time is a bit hard, considering that you don’t know all the local tricks. It gets even harder if you’re going somewhere where not just the language is foreign, but the culture is completely different as well. So, if you happen to be traveling to the Middle […]

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October 2, 2019January 18, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Best Restaurants in Beirut: Where and What to Eat?

Food is a universal language, and in the Middle East, in Lebanon, in particular, it’s a cornerstone of the culture. Lebanese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines around the world for all the right reasons. So, if you ever find yourself in Lebanon, wondering what and where to eat, I’m here to the […]

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September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Day Trip From Beirut: Harissa, Jeita, and Jbeil

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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September 14, 2019March 2, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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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 […]

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September 7, 2019January 18, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Is 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 […]

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August 30, 2019August 20, 2023 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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Transportation 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. […]

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August 4, 2019July 30, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
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In 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 […]

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July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

5 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 […]

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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.

www.curlsenroute.com/

Recent Posts

  • Abu Dabbab Lodge: A Solo Traveler’s Take on This Popular Marsa Alam Hotel
  • Best Hotels in Marsa Alam for Adventurous Solo Travelers
  • Marsa Alam: The Ultimate Guide to Egypt’s Red Sea Gem
  • Cape Peninsula Route: The Ultimate Day Trip From Cape Town
  • Airport Transfers: How to Get to Your Accommodation Safely

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Girl math says if you can afford the new iPhone, y Girl math says if you can afford the new iPhone, you can afford your dream trip to Egypt.
Traveler math is realizing you already have a perfectly good iPhone, so obviously you need the trip instead.
If Egypt is on your bucket list, join the waitlist for my upcoming ebook on planning your own trip to Egypt (link in bio).
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Some travel experiences are expensive, but they’ll Some travel experiences are expensive, but they’ll keep you thinking about them years later.
These are some of the ones I don’t regret spending on. From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to things that were surprisingly affordable, plus how much I paid and how to book them.
Because “add this to your bucket list” is cute, but how much does it actually cost and where tf do I book it? are usually the more important questions.
Save this for your next adventure ✈️
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What you’ll see in my camera roll after a solo tri What you’ll see in my camera roll after a solo trip to Marsa Alam:
approximately 847 shades of blue, an unreasonable number of underwater photos, way too many tropical fish, and me questioning why I don’t live by the sea 🧜🏼‍♀️🫧🌊
If Marsa Alam has been on your list (or if you’ve never heard of it before), I just put together a full guide on the blog with everything you need to know to actually plan the trip. Where to go, how to get around, what to do, where to snorkel/dive, and all the practical stuff I wish I knew before going.
🔗 link in bio for the full read!
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Not everything that happens in life makes it to th Not everything that happens in life makes it to the Instagram feed.
So here’s a very unfiltered collection of things that did not exactly go according to plan.
Some of these are funny. Some are embarrassing. Some are things I’m still very much processing. And some are things I’m not sure I’ll ever have a neat answer for.
Do I have everything figured out now? Absolutely fucking not.
But apparently you don’t need to have your shit together to keep going 🤷🏻‍♀️
#curlsenroute
Happy belated Ancient Egyptian New Year (Wepet Ren Happy belated Ancient Egyptian New Year (Wepet Renpet) 🇪🇬🎉
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A little late to the party (as ujjj), but I have a A little late to the party (as ujjj), but I have a very important question:
Who decided these things weren’t chic in the first place? 👀
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