5 Reasons Why Cairo Grows On You

Whether you lived in Cairo your entire life or had the chance to experience it briefly as an expat, there is something about Cairo that gets you hooked. Wherever you are around the big city, there is always something to be done, life is happening around every corner. Yes, it can be crowded and overpopulated, but the beauty of it lingers and you never get enough of it. In case you are wondering what are Cairo’s secrets, follow through.

 

1. Warm and friendly people.

The people of Cairo and Egypt in general are very friendly and hospitable. Their energy is welcoming and inviting. You can find it very easy to strike up a conversation with a street seller and won’t fail to notice how people at a local coffee shop sitting at different tables socialize with each other. Had you faced any trouble in the street, don’t you worry you will find flocks of people running to help you.

 

2. Great food.

Who can resist Egyptian food? From Molokheya, Mosaqa’a, and Koshary to Mahshi, Fatta, and many other local dishes, Egyptian cuisine has a very distinctive taste and is rich in ingredients. The variety of options you can choose from will never fail your appetite’s cravings, whether savory or sweet.

 

3. It’s a city that never sleeps.

No matter what time of the day, Cairo is a city that never sleeps. There is always something to do whether very early in the morning, very late at night, and anytime in between. Worth mentioning supermarkets, kiosks, and pharmacies work around the clock.

 

4. Beautiful architecture.

A walk around downtown for instance will get you wandering in scenery beautiful enough to feast your eyes on. Cairo is filled with historical landmarks from different eras and it holds a unique mix of different architectural styles showcased in mosques, cathedrals, and old ruins.

 

5. It’s a beautiful mix of history and modernity.

It’s a city with deeply rooted culture, history, and civilization, and at the same time, it’s a city bursting with modernity. In some areas, you will feel taken back into long-gone golden eras while in other parts of the city, you will be struck by everything modern around you from restaurants, malls, complexes, and compounds. You will be traveling back and forth in time exploring too much between the past and the present.