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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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On every traveler’s checklist, visiting Germany is a must, especially Berlin, its iconic capital. I personally took advantage of my Erasmus time in France and pay Berlin a visit. The city’s best known for its art scene, nightlife, and its history that dates back to the Soviet occupation. Having so much to offer, you can’t […]
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Being en route often means you need to have some kickass background music. We, travelers, have our earphones tucked in most of the time at connection flights and whatever’s in between. But when it comes to the highway, a true traveler must have a kicka** road trip playlist, a playlist that takes them places. If […]
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