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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.
February 27, 2019March 1, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
female solo travelers

An Open Letter to the Female Solo Traveler to Be

To all the girls who wish to see the world but still couldn’t.. If you hope to pursue your solo traveling dream one day, from one girl to another, know that I wish I was told what I’m about to tell you right now. I wish someone would’ve pushed and encouraged me to go explore […]

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February 22, 2019May 12, 2022 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Wadi Degla Protectorate

Wadi Degla Protectorate: Cairo’s Hidden Gem

There are many places to visit in Egypt that’ll satisfy every single interest out there. The ancient country has almost everything to offer, ranging between sightseeing, religious tourism, leisure, adventure travel, and more. As a traveler, Cairo will mostly be a sightseeing spot for you; you’d never have enough time to explore it all, let’s […]

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February 19, 2019August 31, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
long-haul flight essentials

Long-Haul Flight Essentials for Your Carry-On

We’re all prone to forget things when it comes to packing, and if it’s something essential, then the situation becomes nasty. That’s why I personally like to prepare a packing list and check things off as I pack. We all have our own sets of priorities; however, there are some basic necessities! I previously covered […]

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February 13, 2019August 31, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

Hand Luggage Essentials: 10 Carry-On Must-Haves

Carry-on essentials may vary from one person to another depending on one’s priorities; our needs are simply not the same. However, there are basic hand luggage essentials everyone needs to pack anyway. 10 Hand Luggage Essentials Other than your mobile phone, cash/banking cards, and of course, your passport, here are 10 things you must have […]

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February 8, 2019July 3, 2021 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
packing hack

Packing Hack: The Secret to Smart Packing

It could be a nightmare for some people when it comes to packing. How to fit things together as much as possible while still managing to travel light? Well, I have the perfect packing hack for you. You’re now probably thinking that I’ll be introducing you to rolling clothes, but you’re wrong. This post may […]

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February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

How I Traveled to 3 Cities in Europe With Less Than €260!

Traveling on a budget is a skill you can easily master by time. However, you don’t necessarily need to prevent yourself from having fun so you can minimize your expenses. You simply need to know what to spend your money on, or in other words, how to spend your money wisely. I personally don’t mind […]

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February 1, 2019August 8, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Things to Do in Ubud

Things to Do in Ubud: My Bali Itinerary

Bali is not just serene beaches and wild nightlife; there’s so much more than that to it. The Indonesian heavenly island has an even wilder side to offer, the jungle side. In my previous post about Bali, I told you all about the itinerary I put together for the Southern part of the island. In […]

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January 3, 2019August 8, 2020 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
things to do in seminyak

Things to Do in Seminyak: South of Bali Itinerary

Bali is by far my top travel destination; I stayed there for 10 days and I wish had stayed longer. There’s definitely much more to see on this beautiful island and that’s why another visit (maybe a much longer stay) is surely considered as a future plan of mine. Seminyak, or the South of Bali, […]

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November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

Check Out my Very First Travel Video Featuring Curls en Route to Bali

A while ago, I finally started putting some footage together and released my very first travel video. I posted it on YouTube back then, but in case you’ve missed it, here it is again! Enjoy some Balinese energy and island vibes. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to my channel so I would keep making […]

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September 14, 2018 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

Here’s Why Bali’s the Travel Destination for Everyone

Bali, that beautiful Indonesia island with the sunny beaches and Instagrammable landscapes. Everyone thinks it’s a lovebirds haven and only that. Well, it is definitely the place to be for lovers, but it doesn’t mean it’s not the place for you if you’re not going with your partner. I went there as a solo traveler […]

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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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