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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.
October 6, 2024October 25, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt in Winter

Egypt in Winter: 9 Great Places to Visit

As the weather is getting chillier and fall is already here, I thought about putting together a list of the best places to visit in Egypt in winter. So, if you’re planning a trip to Egypt over Christmas break or sometime during the next months, you might want to save this blog post.  When Is […]

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October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
A film shot taken by Nadine Arab on Kodak Ultramax 400 at LX Factory Lisboa

LX Factory Lisboa – Unique Things to Do in Lisbon

If you’re planning a trip to Portugal and looking for unique things to do in Lisbon, I highly recommend you visit LX Factory Lisboa. This commercial spot was a super fun addition to my solo trip to Lisbon and you won’t regret adding it to your itinerary.  About LX Factory Lisboa LX Factory is one […]

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September 24, 2024December 1, 2025 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
what to do when you get sick on vacation

Getting Sick on Vacation: The Ugly Side of Solo Travel

One can’t deny that solo travel is often romanticized when spoken about on social media. Yes, as a solo traveler myself, I can vouch it’s a life-changing experience, but it’s not all rainbows and butterflies either. Everything has its pros and cons and solo travel is no different, and getting sick on vacation is hands […]

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September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
A place for rent in Dahab

How to Rent in Dahab: A Fool-Proof Guide to Long-Term Stays

Dahab is one of my favorite digital nomad destinations in Egypt. Known for having the perfect combo of laidback beach life and remote work-friendly environment, no wonder it’s attracting digital nomads from around the world like myself. And since I often book long-term stays and work remotely from there, I often get asked: how to […]

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September 10, 2024October 24, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
El-Coworking Space in Dahab

9 Great Dahab Cafés and Spaces for Working Remotely

Living in Dahab as a digital nomad or just decided to leave the city and work remotely from Dahab for a while? Many people are doing that right now for all the right reasons. Why work from home or a cubicle when you can work from the Red Sea in the comfort of your bathing […]

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September 3, 2024March 6, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Outdoor Safety Guide for Hikers

As an avid hiker with a fear of open heights, I’ve always taken outdoor safety seriously. Safety should always be your number one priority, especially if you’re a solo traveler like me. But enjoying the great outdoors comes with a great risk, too. That’s why I put together this outdoor safety guide, specifically for hikers, […]

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August 13, 2024December 10, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
My guide on how to plan a trip to Europe

How to Plan a Trip to Europe: Effortless Planning for First-Timers

Planning for a trip to Europe and don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve actually done most of my solo travels around Europe and I believe it’s a great place to start solo traveling if it’s your first time due to the ease of travel and infrastructure. In this guide, […]

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July 30, 2024May 13, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Top 5 Paris speakeasies

Top 5 Paris Speakeasies for an Exciting Night Out

For the longest time, I was disappointed in Paris and totally convinced it was overrated. It wasn’t until the summer of 2023 that I made amends with the City of Lights, and it was all thanks to winging it and going off the beaten path. I avoided every single touristy landmark possible and one of […]

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June 9, 2024June 16, 2026 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
Lisbon solo travel guide

The Ultimate Lisbon Solo Travel Guide for First-Timers

Lisbon is hands down one of the best destinations for solo female travelers, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. And since I absolutely enjoyed my trip, I put together this Lisbon solo travel guide so you’d enjoy yours just as much. Lisbon Solo Travel Guide: Where to Stay There are various accommodation […]

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May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Nadine Arab Leave a Comment
your travel guide to a day trip to Dubai

Day Trip to Dubai: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Emirate

Dubai is hands down the UAE’s most popular emirate and its vibrant heart. If you’re a first-time visitor, you might think you must plan a full trip to truly enjoy the city. However, if a day trip to Dubai is all you can plan for now, then let me assure you that you can still […]

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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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