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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.
December 3, 2024November 9, 2025 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Check out my Paris travel tips for solo travelers

Paris Travel Tips: How to Make the Best of Your Solo Trip

I traveled to Paris twice – the first time I hated it and the second time, I had an absolute blast! Even though this blog post is not about how my experience flipped 180 degrees, this is enough proof to show you I tried all possible ways to enjoy Paris. That being said, I compiled […]

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November 19, 2024January 24, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Spending Christmas in Egypt at Winter Wonderland

Experience a Unique Christmas in Egypt: A Holiday Travel Guide

When Christmas comes to mind, one will often think of snowy mornings and evenings lit by twinkling festive lights. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in Egypt? Being home to one of the earliest Christian communities in the world, Christmas in Egypt holds a special significance due to the country’s […]

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November 12, 2024January 24, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
The best gifts for travelers

Best Gifts for Travelers: How to Gift Like a Pro

When your loved ones are travelers, it makes it extra challenging to bring them the perfect gift as they usually prioritize travel over almost everything else. It’s a good idea to buy them useful gifts that will make their trips stress-free, but the best gifts for travelers, in my opinion, are always experiences.  So, if […]

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November 5, 2024November 11, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Inside the Greco-Roman Museum of Alexandria

Greco-Roman Museum: Your Ultimate Guide to Plan a Visit

If you’re planning a day trip to Alexandria, you’d better make time in your itinerary to visit the Greco-Roman Museum. The Alexandrian treasure trove recently reopened its doors after nearly two decades, allowing you to immerse yourself in the grandeur of Roman and Ptolemaic eras in Egypt. Ready to explore beyond the ancient Egyptian history? […]

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October 29, 2024November 11, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
everything you need to know about EU flight compensation

EU Flight Compensation: Know Your Rights for Delays & Cancelations

Did you know that if your flight got delayed or canceled, you might be eligible for compensation? Unfortunately, a lot of travelers don’t know about that, but I’m here to tell you all about it. From knowing your rights to the necessary procedures, this guide covers everything you need to know about EU flight compensation.   […]

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October 27, 2024January 24, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

Christmas in Europe: The Ultimate Guide for Solo Travelers

Christmas is inarguably the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas in Europe is something else. If you choose to travel in December and make use of your winter break’s PTO, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy the holiday spirit in Europe. As I personally spent Christmas in Europe during my Erasmus, I thought I’d put together […]

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October 22, 2024November 11, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
The facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum: A Guide to the World’s Largest Archaeological Museum

After an almost 20-year wait, the long-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is opening its doors to the public. So, if you’re planning to a trip to Egypt soon, you must add this iconic museum to your Cairo itinerary. Lucky for you, I’m here to tell you all about it based on my local experience. So, […]

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October 20, 2024January 29, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
My top travel period tips.

9+ Survival Period Tips for Stress-Free Solo Female Travel

Solo traveling is such an empowering experience, especially for women, but having to deal with our periods on the road, that can definitely be a hiccup. From irritating cramps to accidental leaking, getting your period while traveling can throw your whole trip off course. That’s why I put together a list of life-saving period tips […]

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October 15, 2024July 16, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
My Bumble BFF review as a solo traveler

Bumble BFF Review: How to Meet People While Traveling Solo

As an avid solo traveler who’s been in the game for more than 8 years, I often get asked about how to meet people while traveling alone. I answer this frequently asked question here where I cover various ways to make new friends as a solo traveler. However, in this blog post, I’ll be discussing […]

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October 10, 2024March 12, 2025 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

First Solo Trip to Dubai? Here’s What You Need to Know!

Are you planning your first solo trip to Dubai? The city is known for its ability to dazzle its visitors with its stunning skyline and lavish lifestyle and experiences. However, just like so many popular destinations, the emirate can be a huge disappointment to some people when they travel with the wrong expectations. That’s why […]

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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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