Travel. Egypt. North Africa

Why Egypt Has A Mysterious Love at First Sight Effect on So Many Tourists

The truth behind why people say it feels like home

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Beware of traveling to Egypt; it’s dangerous.

You're likely to fall victim to the charms of Egypt herself! Yes, the odds are you will fall in love!

How do you know you've arrived in Cairo?

Close your eyes. Let your ears adjust to the hypnotic muezzin (call to prayer).The jubilant “Zaghareets” and beating drums of a local wedding ring through the neighborhood. A truck full of baby camels catches your eye, and you are mesmerized by the sight of them.

So many stimuli.

The scents of frankincense and myrrh put you in a daze as you cross the 6th of October Bridge past “Old Cairo.” On you're left is one of the world's oldest Bazaars (open-air market), Khan el Khalili.

There is nothing like those first few moments over the bridge — the smells, sounds, and sites heading into the city.

Your initiation to Egypt begins, and your senses are ignited.

After you leave, you crave it. When your gone, your heart aches for it.