Street Food Hunting in Cairo

Thanks to our guide, I haggled for the first time in my life and even got a good discount! Even in Hurghada, where I often holiday, I always paid whatever the sellers asked. And this was Cairo! I know local food well, so I kept it simple with kebab, rice and soup in a nice little local restaurant — you certainly don't get food like that at the hotel. As for Garbage City... I'd read about it and seen photos online, but I wasn't quite ready for the reality. Amazing! If rubbish were recycled like that everywhere, our planet would be much cleaner.

I got back from Cairo yesterday, where I had the chance to visit Garbage City, or Manshiyat Naser in Arabic. It left a lasting impression on me. At first I was a bit shocked by the amount of rubbish, but then I saw how skilfully the local residents, the Zabbaleen, sort and recycle the waste. I did decline to try sorting it myself, though)

I recently had the pleasure of joining WOW Travel Services for their Street Food Hunting in Cairo tour, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. WOW Travel Services proved to be a first-class tour organiser, providing an unforgettable experience that let us immerse ourselves in the culinary and cultural wonders of Cairo. Our first stop was charming Al-Muizz Street, an incredible street lined with mosques and authentic eateries. Walking along this historic street was a real feast for the senses, as our guide shared fascinating insights into the city's rich cultural heritage. Immersing ourselves in local life and architecture was truly remarkable.