Taher Saifee

If you’re planning to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in 2026, there is one mistake that could ruin your day: Arriving late. With the museum now operating under a structured timed-entry system, missing your slot may mean losing your…

Welcome to Cairo, the “City of a Thousand Minarets.” In 2026, this ancient metropolis has fully integrated its five millennia of history with a modernized urban infrastructure. For a student traveler, the energy of the city is an asset, but…