If I told you to go and stand in the middle of Tahrir Square and do a strange dance to the people there would you go? Dancing Matt came to Cairo and danced with the people in Tahrir Square. Bad timing. Not not the dancing. Although yes, the rhythm was a little off too. Brave boy. Enjoy the video.

Ramadan in Egypt for me is special. Why? Because I’m not alone. But for anyone travelling here who does not celebrate Ramadan, it will be special for you too.

There are some really talented, vibrant and hard working young people in Cairo. If you are ever caught up in the midst of them you will feel drunk on their energy and disorientated by their dreams and passions. They are like a swarm of bees, loud, confident, everywhere, doing so much at once. If opportunity [...]

If this is your first summer in Cairo then brace yourself. The heat you are currently feeling is only the beginning. Over the next few months the temperature will soar and by August you will feel yourself cooking.Whilst I don’t want to sound like your Nan, the heat really is no excuse to strip and [...]

“No thanks”…..”No thanks”….. “La.”……. Wave of finger. Shake of head. Turn to face the floor. Pretend not to be looking. Still, a taxi pulls up in front of me and winds down the window. “No thanks” I say again. You see, the mistake I have made is that although I do not want a taxi, [...]