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Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan

Egypt is a desert plateau interrupted by the Nile valley and delta, where nearly all the population lives. This show treats that geography as the starting point for travel: moving along the river, crossing the delta, and heading into the empty desert. It is about seeing the country through ordinary movement and residence, not quick stops.The host's range covers Cairo's streets, Alexandria's sea front, the Western Desert's oases, and Bur Sa'id at the northern end of the Suez Canal. These are different kinds of Egyptian places, and the show moves between them the way a resident would, following connections of history and water rather than a tourist route.She stays in one place long enough for its rhythms to become ordinary. As the hot, dry summers give way to moderate winters, the show returns to earlier stops, notices what has changed, and lets familiarity build. The result is a slow accumulation of knowing Egypt properly, one season and one connection at a time.

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  1. 42

    Baris Hot Springs and the Forty Days Road

    Day five in El Kharga: a drive south to the sulphur springs of Baris, reflections on the ancient caravan routes, and the quiet rhythm of oasis life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in El Kharga Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Baris, Bulaq, Nasser Elthawra, Monastery of Qasr Ain Mustafa Kashif, Bir Talata, Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser, Qasr Kharga, New City settlement. Covered: Baris hot springs, Forty Days Road history, Village life in Baris, Permits for Roman forts, Eco-city initiatives, Local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Baris03:08 Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser06:28 El Kharga Airport09:12 Midan Basateen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElKharga #NewValley #EgyptTravel #OasisLife #FortyDaysRoad #BarisHotSprings #DateHarvest #DesertDriving #RomanForts #EcoCity #TravelEgypt #WesternDesert #SulphurSprings #CaravanHistory #NourHassanPodcast #AutumnInEgypt #ResidencyEgypt #LocalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  2. 41

    The Forty Days Road and the Weight of History

    Nour traces the ancient caravan routes through the New Valley, exploring the Roman desert forts and the modern eco-city initiatives that define Kharga's future. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in El Kharga Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Qasr Kharga, Midan Basateen, Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser, Baris, Bulaq, Nasser Elthawra, Temple of Hibis, New Valley Museum. Covered: Forty Days Road, Residency Registration, Date Harvest, Roman Forts, Local Transport, Eco-City Initiatives. Chapters:00:00 El Kharga Airport01:44 Baris05:01 EL_Swify Restaurant & Café08:14 Solymar Pioneers A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EgyptTravel #WesternDesert #KhargaOasis #DarbalArbaeen #TempleOfHibis #DateHarvest #EgyptRoadTrip #NewValley #RomanForts #DesertLife #EgyptHistory #TravelTips #OasisLiving #AutumnInEgypt #SustainableTourism #AncientRoads #EgyptPhotography #NomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  3. 40

    Bagawat Necropolis and the Desert Light

    Day three in El Kharga explores the early Christian necropolis at El Bagawat, the rhythms of the date harvest, and the practicalities of navigating the New Valley's remote desert forts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in El Kharga Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Midan Basateen, EL_Swify Restaurant & Café, El Bagawat Necropolis, Qasr Kharga, White Coffee & Restaraunt. Covered: El Bagawat Necropolis, Date Harvest, Residency Registration, Old Town Architecture, Desert Travel Logistics. Chapters:00:00 El Kharga Airport03:33 Street06:12 Qasr Kharga A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElKharga #NewValleyEgypt #ElBagawatNecropolis #WesternDesertTravel #EgyptOasisLife #DateHarvestSeason #AncientEgyptHistory #ChristianArcheology #DesertLightPhotography #TravelEgypt2026 #MudbrickArchitecture #CaravanRoads #NourHassanPodcast #EgyptTravelTips #AutumnInEgypt #HiddenGemsOfEgypt #DesertFortressTour #ResidencyInEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  4. 39

    Kharga Airport Day Two: Hibis Temple and Date Harvest

    Nour explores the morning light at El Kharga Airport, visits the Temple of Hibis for sunrise alignments, and navigates the logistics of living in the New Valley during peak date harvest season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in El Kharga Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Temple of Hibis, Qasr Kharga, Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser, Midan Basateen, EL_Swify Restaurant & Café, Banque Misr, Location Cafe, El Bagawat Necropolis. Covered: Residency Registration, Banking Logistics, Temple of Hibis Visit, Date Harvest Economy, Local Dining Costs, SIM Card Acquisition. Chapters:00:00 El Kharga Airport02:09 Temple of Hibis05:03 EL_Swify Restaurant & Café A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EgyptTravel #ElKharga #NewValley #DateHarvest #TempleOfHibis #WesternDesert #EgyptLiving #TravelPodcast #NourHassan #AutumnInEgypt #OasisLife #HistoricalEgypt #CaravanRoads #SustainableTravel #EgyptVlog #DesertLight #KhargaTown #ResidencyTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  5. 38

    Arriving in Kharga: Desert Light and Date Harvest

    Nour settles into El Kharga after the long desert drive from Dakhla, exploring the oasis’s autumn date harvest, the eco-city initiative, and the practicalities of living in the New Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in El Kharga Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Qasr Kharga, Midan Basateen, Location cafe, Banque du Caire, Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser, Temple of Hibis, Umm el-Dabadib, Baris. Covered: El Kharga arrival, date harvest, residency registration, banking in New Valley, Temple of Hibis, Forty Days Road history. Chapters:00:00 El Kharga Airport02:22 Qasr Kharga06:37 Sharia Gamal Abdel Nasser09:13 Baris A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElKharga #NewValley #WesternDesert #EgyptTravel #DateHarvest #OasisLife #TempleOfHibis #RomanForts #EgyptResidency #TravelTips #KhargaAirport #QasrKharga #DesertStargazing #AncientEgypt #ModernEgypt #SoloTravelEgypt #NomadLife #EgyptFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  6. 37

    Last Light in Mut and the Road to Kharga

    On my final morning in Mūţ, I walk the last lanes of El Qasr, settle the bills at Bank Misr, and pack for the drive south. We talk about the cost of living in the deep desert, the smell of drying dates, and why you should book your next transfer before you leave. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Bank Misr, Sheikh Mousa Guest House, El Qasr, Nasr ed-Din Mosque, Grill House Restaurant & Cafe, Popular Heritage Museum, Badia hotel, Al Khal Egyptian Restaurant. Covered: Mut banking and finance, El Qasr medieval architecture, Date harvest economy, Local dining costs, Residency registration prep, Overland travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Mūţ02:20 El Qasr07:12 Badia hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MutEgypt #DakhlaOasis #NewValleyGovernorate #EgyptTravelPodcast #ElQasrVillage #DateHarvestSeason #WesternDesertSafari #TravelOnABudget #EgyptVisaGuide #ResidencyInEgypt #LocalEconomy #DesertLife #ArchaeologicalSites #NourHassan #EgyptCulture #SustainableTravel #RoadTripEgypt #KhargaToMut https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  7. 36

    Last Days in Mut and the Road South

    Nour spends her final full day in Mūţ, Dakhla Oasis, packing up after weeks of exploring mudbrick villages and hot springs. She reflects on the cost of living at the edge of the desert, visits a local bank for currency exchange, and prepares for the long drive south to Kharga before returning to the Nile Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Badia Hotel, Tahrir Square, Bank Misr, Popular Heritage Museum, Grill House Restaurant & Cafe, Bir Talata, Farsha Cafe, Mut Market. Covered: Cost of Living in Mut, Banking and Currency Exchange, Local Dining and Cafes, Hot Springs and Wellness, Departure Logistics, Date Harvest Season. Chapters:00:00 Badia Hotel02:30 Popular Heritage Museum05:30 Farsha Cafe07:45 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MutEgypt #DakhlaOasis #WesternDesert #EgyptTravelPodcast #NewValleyGovernorate #SoloTravelEgypt #DateHarvestSeason #BirTalata #AlQasrMudbrick #EgyptBudgetTravel #NourHassan #TravelDiaries #OffTheBeatenPath #EgyptLife #DesertLiving #KhargaToCairo #OasisCulture #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  8. 35

    Walking the Mudbrick Lanes of El Qasr at Dawn

    Day eight in Mūţ. Nour explores the medieval fortress town of Al-Qasr, reflects on the weight of history in the mudbrick walls, and discusses the practicalities of living at the edge of the Western Desert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Al Qasr, Nasr ed-Din Mosque, Farsha Cafe, Grill House Restaurant, Popular Heritage Museum, Kharga. Covered: Al Qasr exploration, Dakhla Oasis costs, Medieval architecture, Practical travel tips, Visa registration, Local economy. Chapters:00:00 Mūţ03:51 Nasr ed-Din Mosque07:47 Farsha Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutEgypt #AlQasr #WesternDesert #EgyptTravel #MedievalArchitecture #DateHarvest #SustainableTravel #SoloFemaleTravel #EgyptHistory #MudbrickBuildings #NewValleyGovernorate #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #NourHassanPodcast #EgyptGuide #DesertLife #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  9. 34

    Sulphur Springs and the Weight of Mud in Mut

    Nour explores the medieval mudbrick town of El Qasr and relaxes in the mineral waters of Bir Talata, reflecting on the social role of the springs and the practicalities of banking and residency in Mut. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Badia hotel, El Qasr (Qasr el-Dakhla), Popular Heritage Museum, Banque Misr, Grill House Restaurant & Cafe, Deir el Hagar, Bir Talata, Al Khal Egyptian Restaurant. Covered: El Qasr medieval village exploration, Bir Talata hot springs relaxation, Banking and bureaucracy in Mut, Local dining at Grill House and Al Khal, Deir el Hagar temple visit, Planning future trips to El-Muzawaka. Chapters:00:00 Badia hotel02:50 Popular Heritage Museum06:24 Bir Talata A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EgyptTravelPodcast #NourHassan #MutDakhlaOasis #ElQasrMedievalVillage #BirTalataHotSprings #DeirElHagarTemple #DakhlaOasisTravel #NewValleyEgypt #EgyptHistory #RomanTemplesInEgypt #DateHarvestSeason #MudbrickArchitecture #TravelOnABudget #WesternDesertSafari #EgyptVisaTips #LocalFoodEgypt #OasisLife #SupportIndependentPodcasts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  10. 33

    Sulphur Springs and the Weight of Mud in Mut

    Nour spends her sixth day in Mūţ, tracing the path from the medieval mudbrick lanes of Al-Qasr to the iron-rich waters of Bir Talata. She reflects on the physical reality of living at the edge of the desert and the quiet rhythm of the date harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Badia hotel, El Qasr, Qasr el-Dakhla, Nasr ed-Din Mosque, Bir Talata, Banque Misr, Tahrir Square, Farsha Cafe. Covered: Al-Qasr architecture, Bir Talata hot springs, Banking and bureaucracy in Mut, Date harvest economy, Local transport and connectivity, Evening atmosphere in Mut. Chapters:00:00 Badia hotel03:05 Kharga06:10 El Bashandi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutEgypt #NewValleyGovernorate #BirTalata #QasrElDakhla #DateHarvest2026 #EgyptTravelPodcast #WesternDesert #MudbrickArchitecture #HotSpringsEgypt #TravelEgypt #NomadLife #OasisLiving #AncientEgypt #RomanTemples #BudgetTravelEgypt #SoloFemaleTraveler #EgyptCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  11. 32

    Hot Springs, Mudbrick Walls, and the Price of Water in Mut

    Day five in Mūţ: Nour explores the medieval fortress of Al-Qasr, relaxes in the iron-rich waters of Bir Talata, and breaks down the real cost of living at the edge of the Western Desert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Badia hotel, Al-Qasr, Farsha Cafe, Bir Talata, Bank Misr, Stanley Restaurant, Deir el-Hagar, El-Muzawaka. Covered: Al-Qasr medieval village, Bir Talata hot springs, Accommodation costs in Mut, Visa registration in Kharga, Mobile SIM cards in Western Desert, Date harvest economy. Chapters:00:00 Badia hotel01:27 Al-Qasr04:09 Bank Misr06:39 Deir el-Hagar07:53 Shanda Lodge Desert Resort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutEgypt #WesternDesertTravel #EgyptTravelGuide #DateHarvest #BirTalata #QasrElDakhla #DeirElHagar #ElMuzawaka #NewValleyGovernorate #EgyptBudgetTravel #OffTheBeatenPathEgypt #NourHassanPodcast #EgyptLocalLife #OasisLiving #RomanTemplesEgypt #MedievalArchitecture #TravelTipsEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  12. 31

    Dates, Mudbrick, and the Edge of the Desert

    Nour spends her fourth day in Mūţ, Dakhla Oasis, exploring the date harvest, visiting the painted tombs at El-Muzawaka, and reflecting on the cost of life at the desert's edge, with practical tips for travelers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: El-Muzawaka, Popular Heritage Museum, Grill House Restaurant & Cafe, Badia Hotel, Bank Misr, Tahrir Square, Deir el-Hagar. Covered: El-Muzawaka tombs, Date harvest, Museum visit, Dinner at Grill House, Practical costs, Residency planning. Chapters:00:00 Desert market00:54 Tahrir Square02:10 El-Muzawaka03:31 Desert tomb interior05:00 Deir el-Hagar06:03 Popular Heritage Museum07:07 Grill House Restaurant & Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #Mut #ElMuzawaka #DateHarvest #EgyptTravel #WesternDesert #TravelEgypt #OasisDiaries #Mudbrick #Petosiris #DeirElHagar #BirTalata #BadiaHotel #GrillHouseRestaurant #PopularHeritageMuseum #NewValley #EgyptOases #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  13. 30

    The Art of Water and Time in Dakhla

    Nour explores Dakhla's ancient water engineering at Bir Talata, walks the mudbrick lanes of Al-Qasr, and reflects on the season's first dates, the cost of a day here, and a newly unveiled Byzantine city near Mut. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Bir Talata, Ain Al-Sabil, Tahrir Square, Badia hotel, Popular Heritage Museum. Covered: Dakhla Oasis, Mut town, Ain Al-Sabil, water engineering, date harvest, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Mūţ02:10 Badia hotel03:50 Tahrir Square05:25 Popular Heritage Museum07:01 Hot spring08:30 Bir Talata A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutEgypt #EgyptTravel #WesternDesert #AinAlSabil #ByzantineCity #BirTalata #HotSprings #Saqiya #OasisLife #DateHarvest #EgyptOases #MutMuseum #Koshari #DesertTravel #EgyptHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  14. 29

    Mudbrick Lanes and Morning Wells

    Day two in Mūţ: Nour explores the medieval lanes of Al-Qasr, checks out the town's hot springs, and reflects on the oasis's water engineering and the cost of living at the edge of the desert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Al-Qasr, Bir Talata, Badia hotel. Covered: Al-Qasr medieval village, Bir Talata hot springs, Oasis water engineering, Date harvest and farming, Cost of living in Dakhla, Mūţ town life. Chapters:00:00 Badia hotel00:48 Mūţ02:25 Al-Qasr05:50 Bir Talata07:25 Evening street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutEgypt #AlQasrDakhla #BirTalata #EgyptTravel #WesternDesertEgypt #DateHarvestEgypt #OasisLife #MudbrickArchitecture #HotSpringsEgypt #DakhlaEcoTourism #EgyptOases #TravelEgypt #EgyptOffTheBeatenPath #EgyptCulture #NewValleyGovernorate https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  15. 28

    Dust, Dates, and the Road to Dakhla

    Nour arrives in Mut after a two-day drive from the coast. She walks the palm groves at dusk, watches a buffalo saqiya turn, and plans her first full day in Dakhla Oasis — mudbrick alleys, hot springs, and the painted tombs at El-Muzawaka. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mūţ, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mut, Dakhla Oasis, Farafra, Badia hotel, El Qasr, Bir Talata, Qarat el Muzawaka, Deir el-Hagar. Covered: Dakhla Oasis arrival, Date harvest season, Oasis water engineering, Al-Qasr and Mut practical costs, El-Muzawaka and Deir el-Hagar planning. Chapters:00:00 Farafra01:23 Badia hotel02:28 El Qasr04:08 Mut05:10 Bir Talata06:21 Deir el-Hagar07:20 Ain Al-Sabil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakhlaOasis #MutDakhla #ElQasr #NewValley #EgyptTravel #WesternDesert #DateHarvest #OasisLife #BirTalata #Muzawaka #PaintedTombs #DeirElHagar #Saqiya #EgyptOffTheBeatenPath #DesertRoadTrip #MutEgypt #CairoToOasis #TasteOfEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  16. 27

    Last Day in Mersa Matruh: Airport to Oasis

    Nour spends her final day in Mersa Matruh reflecting on the summer season, the airport's future, and her upcoming journey south to the oases. She visits the fish market, walks the new Rommel Bridge, and shares practical costs and tips for travelers before flying back to Cairo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Souq Libya, Rommel Bridge, Rommel's Cave Museum, Agiba Beach, Cleopatra's Bath, Rommel House Restaurant, Fresca Cafe & Restaurant, Two zero seven 207. Covered: Mersa Matruh summer economy, Airport future plans, Fish market and seafood costs, Autumn oasis and date harvest planning, Practical travel tips for Egypt. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:05 Alexandria Street02:41 Rommel Bridge06:03 Airport departures hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #NorthCoastEgypt #EgyptTravel #EgyptSummer #RommelBridge #AgibaBeach #FishMarket #EgyptianFood #Koshari #WesternDesert #SiwaOasis #DateHarvest #CitadelFestival #CairoConcerts #TravelEgyptOnABudget #MediterraneanCoast #BedouinCulture #EgyptHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  17. 26

    Figs, Olives, and the Airport's Future

    Nour spends her last hours in Mersa Matruh reflecting on the town's summer economy, the new Rommel Bridge, and the push for year-round flights. She says goodbye with local figs, olive oil from Souq Libya, and a final night walk along the Corniche before heading back to Cairo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mersa Matruh Fish Market, Fresca Cafe & Restaurant, Rommel Bridge, Rommel's Cave Museum, Souq Libya, Rommel House Restaurant, The Corniche. Covered: Mersa Matruh summer economy, Local food and produce, Airport year-round flights proposal, Mawlid holiday in Matrouh, Autumn journey planning, Rommel Bridge reopening. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:31 The Corniche03:00 Rommel Bridge05:39 Beach06:54 Airport07:46 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #MediterraneanCoast #EgyptTravel #MatrouhGovernorate #SummerInEgypt #RommelBridge #SouqLibya #EgyptianOliveOil #MersaMatruhAirport #EgyptianSummer #TravelEgypt #EgyptHistory #WesternDesert #DateHarvest #CitadelFestival #CoastalEgypt #FigSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

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    The Mawlid That Wasn't, and the Quiet Airport

    On her final full day in Mersa Matruh, Nour discovers the town's holiday plans for the Prophet's Birthday have been unexpectedly muted. She visits Souq Libya for olive oil, walks the new Rommel Bridge at dusk, and considers the town's seasonal economy against the airport's year-round ambitions. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Souq Libya, Rommel Bridge, Corniche, Fresca Cafe and Restaurant, Cleopatra's Beach, Agiba Beach. Covered: Mawlid holiday in Matrouh, Olive produce and market economy, Rommel Bridge reopening, Airport year-round flights proposal, Summer vs winter seasonal economy. Chapters:00:00 Souq Libya01:33 Market02:55 Street04:19 Rommel Bridge06:50 Agiba Beach08:26 Mersa Matruh Airport A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #Matrouh #EgyptTravel #Mawlid #RommelBridge #SouqLibya #MediterraneanCoast #EgyptSummer #WesternDesert #SiwaOasis #DateHarvest #EgyptOlives #FishMarket #CitadelFestival #EgyptPodcast #TravelEgypt2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

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    Rommel's Bridge, Airport Dreams, and a New Temple

    On her seventh day in Mersa Matruh, Nour walks the newly rebuilt Rommel Bridge, hears the town's summer soundtrack, and unearths an ancient secret near the airport — all while counting down to the Citadel Festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Rommel Bridge, Rommel Beach, Alexandria Street, Rommel House Restaurant, Agiba Beach. Covered: Rommel Bridge reopening, Mersa Matruh airport year-round flights, Ramses II temple ruins near Mersa Matruh, Summer economy and costs, Mawlid preparation, Autumn oasis journey planning. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:27 Rommel Bridge03:48 Alexandria Street04:33 Desert06:47 Rommel House Restaurant08:23 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #EgyptTravel #NorthCoastEgypt #RommelBridge #MatrouhGovernorate #SummerInEgypt #EgyptianBeaches #Mawlid2026 #CitadelFestival #EgyptianHistory #MediterraneanCoast #TravelEgypt #EgyptAirport #RamsesII #EgyptianFood #SeafoodEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  20. 23

    Airport Tarmac, Fig Season, and the Mawlid Countdown

    On day six in Mersa Matruh, Nour watches the airport's summer charter traffic, samples the season's figs at Souq Libya, and thinks about the Mawlid holiday and her autumn journey south through the oases. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Souq Libya, Alexandria Street, The Corniche, Lido Beach, Eastern Harbour, Beau Site, Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort, Rommel House Restaurant. Covered: Airport upgrades and charter traffic, Souq Libya and local produce, Summer economy and costs, Mawlid plans, Citadel Festival and autumn oasis travel, Mersa Matruh reflections. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport02:13 Alexandria Street03:45 The Corniche06:25 Street07:52 Souq Libya A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #EgyptTravel #MediterraneanCoast #MatrouhGovernorate #SouqLibya #FigSeason #Mawlid2026 #CitadelFestival #WesternDesertOases #SiwaOasis #DateHarvest #EgyptSummer #BedouinCulture #FishMarket #EgyptAirport #CoastalEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  21. 22

    Matruh Dates, Airport Thoughts, and Saying Goodbye

    On her final evening in Mersa Matruh, Nour savors the town's signature olives and figs, considers the new airport upgrades and charter flights, and looks ahead to Mawlid, the Citadel Festival, and her autumn journey south to the oases. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Souq Libya, Koshari El Khadewy, Triumph White Sands Hotel, Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort, Romel Bay Cafe, Lido Beach, Old fishing harbour, Agiba Beach. Covered: Mersa Matruh reflections, Seasonal economy and costs, Autumn journey planning, Airport upgrades and charter flights, Local food and produce. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:04 Koshari El Khadewy02:15 Souq Libya03:29 Agiba Beach06:41 Romel Bay Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #EgyptTravel #MatrouhGovernorate #EgyptianCoast #NorthCoastEgypt #TravelEgypt #SouqLibya #AgibaBeach #CleopatraBeach #EgyptianSummer #WesternDesert #SiwaOasis #DateHarvest #RommelCave #EgyptHistory #BudgetTravel #EgyptianFood #Mawlid https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  22. 21

    Mersa Matruh Airport, Mawlid, and the Quiet Coast

    On day four in Mersa Matruh, Nour visits the fish market at dawn, explores the town's summer economy, and reflects on Mawlid preparations from the airport terminal, all while planning her autumn journey south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Two zero seven 207, Cleopatra's Beach, Agiba Cliffs, Rommel House Restaurant, Salt Cave Salman, Triumph White Sands Hotel. Covered: Mersa Matruh fish market and fishing port, Summer holiday economy, Mawlid planning, Autumn oasis journey, Airport observations. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:33 Two zero seven 20703:14 Rommel House Restaurant08:29 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #EgyptTravel #SummerInEgypt #FishMarket #Mawlid #CleopatrasBeach #AgibaCliffs #WesternDesert #DateHarvest #CitadelFestival #TravelTips #CostOfTravel #EgyptCoast #BedouinCulture #AirportMoments #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  23. 20

    Airport Nights and Mawlid Preparations

    Nour spends a quiet evening at Mersa Matruh Airport before the Mawlid holiday, reflecting on the town's summer economy, the fishing port, and what it costs to live this coastal life. She also plans her return to Cairo for the Citadel Festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort, Romel Bay Cafe, Salt Cave Salman, Mersa Matruh fish market, Mersa Matruh fishing port. Covered: Mersa Matruh airport, Seasonal summer economy, Fishing port and fish market, Mawlid holiday, Autumn oasis planning, Citadel Festival tickets. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:48 Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort03:02 Airport terminal interior04:11 Romel Bay Cafe06:05 Salt Cave Salman A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #EgyptCoast #MediterraneanSummer #EgyptTravel #MawlidInEgypt #CoastalEgypt #FishMarket #EgyptianSummer #TravelEgypt #MatruhGovernorate #EgyptVibes #SlowTravel #SeasideLife #EgyptFood #DesertToCoast #CitadelFestival #CairoNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  24. 19

    Agiba Cliffs and the Summer Coast Economy

    Nour explores Cleopatra's Beach and the Agiba cliffs, traces Rommel's footsteps through the cave, and breaks down the summer economy that transforms Mersa Matruh — from the fish market to the beach-vendor strip, with real costs for a day on the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Cleopatra's Beach, Agiba Beach, Rommel's Cave, Triumph White Sands Resort. Covered: Mersa Matruh beaches and swimming, Agiba cliffs geography, WWII history Rommel's Cave, fishing port and fish market, beach-vendor strip economy, summer domestic tourism, practical costs of a day on the coast. Chapters:00:00 Mersa Matruh Airport01:51 Seaside02:48 Rommel's Cave03:55 Market04:56 Triumph White Sands Resort07:26 Airport terminal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #AgibaBeach #CleopatraBeach #RommelCave #EgyptCoast #MediterraneanEgypt #EgyptTravel #SummerInEgypt #DomesticTourism #EgyptBeaches #FishMarketEgypt #MawlidInEgypt #WesternDesert #WWIINorthAfrica #EgyptLocalFood #EgyptOnABudget #MatrouhGovernorate #EgyptTrains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  25. 18

    Matruh by Train, Cleopatra's Bathing Pool

    Nour lands in Mersa Matruh after the train ride from Alexandria and steps into the coolest summer air in Egypt. She walks the beach-vendor strip, watches the fishing port at work, and plans a swim at Cleopatra's Beach and the cliffs of Agiba. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Mersa Matruh Airport, Egypt. Places in this episode: Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort, Rommel House Restaurant, Cleopatra's Beach, Agiba Beach, Romel Bay Cafe, Sachi Almaza, Rommel's Cave Museum, Mersa Matruh train station. Covered: Arrival in Mersa Matruh, Train travel coastal line, Beach-vendor strip economy, Fishing port and fish market, Rommel and WWII history, Planning Cleopatra and Agiba beaches. Chapters:00:00 Train carriage00:59 Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort01:59 Rommel House Restaurant02:59 Romel Bay Cafe04:03 Cleopatra's Beach06:17 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MersaMatruh #CleopatraBeach #AgibaBeach #RommelCave #EgyptCoast #MediterraneanSummer #EgyptTravel #MatrouhGovernorate #FishingPort #EgyptianBeaches #SummerInEgypt #WesternDesertHistory #CoastalEgypt #EgyptianFood #TravelEgypt #SeaEscape #MatruhSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  26. 17

    Packing Up Alexandria, Looking South

    On her last day in Alexandria, Nour savors the city's summer rhythm — a final fish market visit, a quiet coffee, and the coastal air — then turns her thoughts to the journey south. She reflects on the practical costs of setting up a life in Egypt, from koshari to rent, and what the autumn date harvest in the Western Desert oases will bring. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Corniche, Qaitbay Citadel, Anfoushi Fish Market, Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Greco-Roman Museum, Trianon Cafe, Kato, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Covered: Alexandria goodbyes, Seafood and market costs, Practical costs of daily life, Planning the autumn oasis journey, Citadel festival plans. Chapters:00:00 Corniche01:45 Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque03:17 Greco-Roman Museum05:45 Bibliotheca Alexandrina07:06 Bahari08:01 Eastern Harbor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #MediterraneanSummer #EgyptTravel #TravelDiaries #FishMarket #SeafoodLover #EgyptianFood #TurkishCoffee #BibliothecaAlexandrina #CitadelFestival #WesternDesertOases #DateHarvest #TravelOnABudget #LocalLife #AlexandriaCorniche #EgyptianSummer #Mansheya #Bahari https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  27. 16

    Alexandria's Last Day, Packing Light and the Autumn Plan

    On her final full day in Alexandria, Nour takes in the city's summer rhythm one last time — a slow breakfast, the Bibliotheca's plaza, a last seafood meal and an evening dervish performance — before packing up and looking south to the Western Desert oases for the date harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mansheya, Corniche, Eastern Harbor, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Bahari, Stanley Bridge, Kato. Covered: Final day in Alexandria, Tanoura dervish performance, Planning autumn oasis journey, Local food and seafood costs, Packing and moving on. Chapters:00:00 Mansheya01:01 Corniche02:00 Bibliotheca Alexandrina03:37 Cafe04:56 Bahari08:01 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #BibliothecaAlexandrina #TanouraDance #EgyptTravel #MediterraneanCoast #AlexandriaCorniche #SeafoodEgypt #EgyptSummer #TravelEgypt #LastDay #EgyptOases #WesternDesert #CairoTrain #AlexandriaFood #EgyptVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  28. 15

    The Last Week: Alexandria's Everyday Rhythms

    Nour spends a quiet Friday in Alexandria, visiting a Palestinian coffee shop, watching the city's summer rituals, and reflecting on the cost of living by the sea. She also plans her return to Cairo for the Citadel Festival and looks ahead to the autumn date harvest journey south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mansheya, Corniche, Stanley Bridge, Bahari, CIB, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Kato, Qaitbay Citadel. Covered: Alexandria summer rituals, Everyday cost of living, Palestinian coffee culture, Tanoura dervish performance, El Alamein day trip planning, Local cafes and street food. Chapters:00:00 Mansheya01:23 Corniche02:37 Stanley Bridge03:47 CIB05:01 Qaitbay Citadel06:41 El Alamein08:33 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Alexandria #AlexandriaEgypt #EgyptTravel #TravelPodcast #NourHassan #MediterraneanLife #BibliothecaAlexandrina #SummerFestival #CostOfLiving #StreetFood #Mansheya #Corniche #EgyptExpat #CairoToAlexandria #ElAlamein #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  29. 14

    Whirling Dervishes, Sea Air, and Alexandria's Last Week

    Nour spends a hazy day in Mansheya, visits an old Palestinian bookshop, watches the Tanoura whirling dervishes at the Bibliotheca, and eats her weight in seafood. She reflects on Alexandria's spiritual layers, the cost of a simple life by the sea, and the countdown to her return to Cairo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mansheya, Ramleh station, Anfoushi market, Bahari, Corniche, Chatby, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel. Covered: Mansheya bookshops, Tanoura and Sufi culture, Seafood food costs, Corniche evening walk, Summer festival atmosphere, Alexandria vs Cairo living costs. Chapters:00:00 Mansheya01:11 Corniche04:11 Chatby A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Alexandria #AlexandriaEgypt #BibliothecaAlexandrina #Tanoura #WhirlingDervishes #AlexandriaSummer #EgyptTravel #TravelEgypt #Mansheya #OldAlexandria #Cavafy #SeafoodEgypt #AlexandriaCorniche #EgyptFestival #SummerInEgypt #MediterraneanCoast #EgyptHistory #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  30. 13

    Palestinian Coffee, Seafood, and the City's Layers

    Nour spends her sixth day in Alexandria on a relaxed day of coffee and conversation, dives into the city's Palestinian and Levantine layers in Mansheya, and enjoys a long seafood lunch by the Eastern Harbor. She reflects on the city's cosmopolitan past, the rhythm of its summer days, and the simple cost of a slow afternoon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Mansheya, Kato cafe, Cecil Hotel, Saad Zaghloul Street, Bahari, Eastern Harbor, Corniche, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Covered: Mansheya district and old city, Palestinian and Levantine culture in Alexandria, Classic seafood and food costs, Comedy and arts at summer festival, El Alamein day trip planning, Cost of living and residency paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Mansheya02:03 Narrow old city street03:05 Quiet art gallery interior05:14 Bahari07:22 Modern library interior08:28 Evening city rooftops A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Alexandria #EgyptTravel #AlexandriaEgypt #Mansheya #EgyptianFood #Seafood #CafeCulture #BibliothecaAlexandrina #TravelEgypt #EgyptianHistory #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #Mediterranean #Egypt #TravelDiaries #LocalLife #SummerFestival #AlexandriaSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  31. 12

    Alexandria's Last Tram and the City's New Beat

    On day five in Alexandria, Nour marks the final day of the historic Ramleh tram, rides the replacement buses, and reflects on what's lost and what's next. She also checks in on the Bibliotheca's summer festival, grabs a cheap koshari, and plans her return to Cairo for the Citadel Festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Ramleh Station, Stanley Bridge, Trianon, Delices, Qaitbay Citadel, Kato, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Eastern Harbor. Covered: Alexandria tram closure and replacement buses, Summer festival at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and historic sites, Cost of daily life in Alexandria, Nostalgia and urban change in Alexandria, Planning return to Cairo for Citadel Festival. Chapters:00:00 Ramleh Station02:32 Trianon05:13 Harbour06:33 Eastern Harbor08:02 Mansheya A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Alexandria #AlexandriaEgypt #RamlehTram #TramClosure #AlexandriaSummer #BibliothecaAlexandrina #SummerFestival #FouadAndMounib #Tanoura #QaitbayCitadel #StanleyBridge #DelicesCafe #KatoRestaurant #EgyptTravel #CostOfLiving #MediterraneanCoast #CitadelFestival #CairoSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  32. 11

    The Tram, the Beach, and a City in Motion

    Nour explores Alexandria's changing transit scene, enjoys a beach day at Stanley, and reflects on the city's summer rhythm and the cost of daily life. Plus, a visit to Montazah's royal gardens and a farewell to the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Ramleh Station, Corniche, Stanley Beach, Montazah Palace and Gardens, Anfoushi Fish Market, Ithaka Mansheya Hostel. Covered: Alexandria tram disruption and history, Beach day at Stanley and local family culture, Montazah palace and gardens visit, Anfoushi fish market evening atmosphere, Practical costs of a day in Alexandria, Plans for Citadel Festival in Cairo. Chapters:00:00 Ramleh Station02:02 Corniche03:23 Stanley Beach07:28 Ithaka Mansheya Hostel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #AlexandriaTravel #EgyptCoast #StanleyBeach #MontazahGardens #AlexandriaTram #SummerInEgypt #MediterraneanLife #EgyptTravel #MansheyaAlexandria #AnfoushiFishMarket #BibliothecaAlexandrina #CitadelFestival #CairoToAlexandria #EgyptOnABudget #NourHassanTravel #EgyptPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  33. 10

    Alexandria's Summer Festival Nights and the Café Life

    Nour dives into the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's summer festival, from a stand-up comedy night to a folk concert, and explores the city's historic cafés. She reflects on Alexandria's cosmopolitan past, the cost of living, and the rhythms of summer in Egypt's Mediterranean capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, CIB branch, Kato café, Anfoushi seafood joint, Pompey's Pillar, Mansheya, East Harbor, Qaitbay Citadel. Covered: Bibliotheca summer festival, Banking and residency paperwork, Alexandria neighborhoods Anfoushi and Mansheya, Historic monuments Pompey's Pillar and Qaitbay, Local food and costs, Summer festival events comedy and concerts. Chapters:00:00 Mansheya00:39 Bibliotheca Alexandrina02:16 Qaitbay Citadel03:53 CIB branch05:20 Library interior08:27 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #EgyptTravel #MediterraneanCoast #BibliothecaAlexandrina #SummerInEgypt #AlexandriaEvents #CostOfLivingEgypt #ExpatLifeEgypt #Falafel #Seafood #PompeysPillar #Anfoushi #CornicheAlexandria #EgyptHistory #TravelPodcast #AlexandriaGuide #EgyptianCulture #Mansheya https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  34. 9

    Alexandria's Fish Market Dawn and the Sea's Bounty

    Nour starts her day before sunrise at the Anfoushi fish market, witnessing the city's seafood economy in action. She cooks a local catch, explores the historic cafes and the Bibliotheca's summer festival, and reflects on the Mediterranean's influence on Alexandria's identity and her own journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Anfoushi Fish Market, Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Trianon Café, Delices Café, Corniche, Bahari district. Covered: fish market economy, seafood dining, Bibliotheca summer festival, historic cafes, mediterranean lifestyle. Chapters:00:00 Qaitbay Citadel02:23 Corniche04:23 Library interior05:31 Trianon Café06:55 City street at dusk07:56 Restaurant interior09:10 Seafront promenade at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #EgyptTravel #MediterraneanCoast #FishMarket #Anfoushi #BibliothecaAlexandrina #SummerInEgypt #EgyptFoodie #TravelPodcast #SeafoodLover #HistoricCafes #Corniche #EgyptCulture #AlexandriaHistory #BudgetTravel #EgyptVibes #SeaAir #LocalEgypt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  35. 8

    Alexandria by Train and the Sea Air Cure

    Nour escapes Cairo's heat by train to Alexandria, where she walks the Corniche, visits the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, eats fresh fish, and finds a flat near the sea. Practical tips on train travel, costs, and summer in Egypt's coastal city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Alexandria, Egypt. Places in this episode: Ramses Station, Sidi Gaber Station, Mansheya, Corniche, Mohamed Ahmed's, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Kom el-Shuqafa Catacombs, Anfushi. Covered: Train travel Cairo-Alexandria, Alexandria accommodation costs, Corniche and sea culture, Bibliotheca Alexandrina visit, Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa, Alexandria tram disruption, Seafood and street food, Historic cafes and night life. Chapters:00:00 Ramses Station01:26 Mansheya02:53 Mohamed Ahmed's04:20 Anfushi06:05 Bahari07:33 Corniche09:01 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlexandriaEgypt #EgyptTravel #MediterraneanCoast #AlexandriaCorniche #BibliothecaAlexandrina #Catacombs #QaitbayCitadel #EgyptHistory #SeafoodLovers #CairoToAlexandria #EgyptSummer #TravelEgypt #CoastalCity #EgyptianFood #HistoricCafes #NileToSea #EgyptTravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  36. 7

    Onions, Paperwork, and the Nile Tonight

    Nour closes out her Cairo leg with a decisive errand in the heat: a visit to the iconic Egyptian Exchange Co. bank to buy a coveted ticket for the Citadel Festival, a full immersion in the city's summer mango and onion markets, and a final evening of reflection on the Corniche, celebrating what Cairo has already taught her about rhythm and resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Zamalek, Egyptian Exchange Co., Cairo Opera House Gardens, Cairo Vista Restaurant & Bar, Nile Corniche, Tahrir Square. Covered: Citadel Festival tickets, Cairo banking and finance, Summer market food, Farewell to Cairo, Nile corniche night scene. Chapters:00:00 Zamalek01:12 Egyptian Exchange Co.03:53 Old bazaar05:09 Cairo Vista Restaurant & Bar06:55 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cairo #CairoTravel #Egypt #EgyptTravel #CitadelFestival #CairoNights #NileRiver #Zamalek #CairoFood #MangoSeason #CairoMetro #TravelPodcast #EgyptPodcast #SummerInCairo #CairoLife #MiddleEastTravel #SoloTravel #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  37. 6

    A Quiet Cairo: The City Before It Wakes

    Nour spends her last full day in Cairo on the water before the city wakes, chasing shade and stillness in Zamalek, catching the tail end of a summer residency show, and reflecting on the furnace summer rhythm before heading to the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Zamalek, Maadi, Road 9, Cairo Tower, Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum in Cairo, 7.7 specialty coffee. Covered: Nile corniche at dawn, Maadi breakfast, Cairo Opera House summer festival, Quiet summer rhythm in Cairo, Practical costs of a day in Cairo. Chapters:00:00 Zamalek00:57 Cairo Tower02:23 Maadi03:48 Road 905:14 7.7 specialty coffee06:47 Auditorium07:46 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cairo #Nile #CairoNights #EgyptTravel #Zamalek #Maadi #CairoOperaHouse #EgyptianSummer #SugarcaneJuice #CairoDiaries #TravelEgypt #CairoGuide #NileRiver #SummerInEgypt #SlowTravel #MediterraneanCoast #Felucca https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  38. 5

    Mango Season, Microbuses, and Maadi

    Nour takes a summer afternoon to explore the leafy expat suburb of Maadi, hunts down the best mangoes of the season, and figures out the city's most chaotic but essential transport: the microbus. Plus, a quiet evening at the Cairo Opera House gardens and a plan for the Citadel festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Maadi, Road 9, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, The Citadel, Nile Corniche. Covered: Maadi district, Microbus transit, Cairo Opera House gardens, Citadel Festival planning, Local summer food, Cairo living costs. Chapters:00:00 Road 900:40 Maadi02:09 Zamalek03:41 Cairo Opera House04:25 The Citadel06:31 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairoTravel #EgyptPodcast #Maadi #CairoLife #EgyptSummer #NileRiver #Microbus #CairoOperaHouse #MangoSeason #CairoGuide #TravelEgypt #DigitalNomadEgypt #CairoDistricts #EgyptianFood #CairoMetro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  39. 4

    Cairo's Cool Corners and the Oasis Escape Plan

    On day four in Cairo, Nour finds the city's cooler corners—the Grand Egyptian Museum's shaded halls, a quiet Garden City coffee break—and starts mapping the autumn journey south through the Western Desert oases, all while dodging the August heat and keeping an eye on her budget. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Grand Egyptian Museum, Garden City, Oldish ( Restaurant & Cafe ), Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe, Cairo Tower, Zamalek, Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Covered: Grand Egyptian Museum visit, Garden City café and food, Khan el-Khalili night market, Cairo Tower and corniche, Desert oases travel planning, Cairo cost of living and budget, Expat creator community. Chapters:00:00 Zamalek00:30 Grand Egyptian Museum03:24 Cairo Tower05:03 Garden City07:34 City night08:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairoTravel #GrandEgyptianMuseum #KhanElKhalili #GardenCityCairo #ZamalekLife #CairoSummer #EgyptTravel #CairoGuide #NileView #SiwaOasis #EgyptFood #FulMedames #CairoNightlife #CairoApartments #WesternDesert #CairoCreatives #PodcastLife #NileValley https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  40. 3

    Cairo's Summer Nights and the Art of Cooling Down

    Nour spends a sweltering August evening at the Cairo Opera House's open-air concerts, explores the city's nighttime rhythm, and digs into the practicalities of summer in Cairo, from metro rides to mango street stalls. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Garden City, Koshary Abou Tarek, Khan el-Khalili, El Fishawy, Sadat Station, Egyptian Museum. Covered: cairo summer night life, cairo opera house concerts, koshary and street food, cairo metro, khan el-khalili bazaar, heat survival tips. Chapters:00:00 Garden City01:57 Zamalek03:58 Koshary Abou Tarek05:06 Market hall06:10 Khan el-Khalili07:18 Cairo Tower A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairoSummerNights #CairoOperaHouse #KosharyAbouTarek #KhanElKhalili #ElFishawy #CairoMetro #EgyptTravel #CairoInAugust #CairoNights #Zamalek #CairoFood #CairoCulture #TravelEgypt #SummerInCairo #CairoGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

  41. 2

    Cairo Paperwork and the Art of the Ahwa

    Nour tackles residency paperwork, opens a bank account, and finds the rhythm of a Cairo ahwa coffeehouse. She checks out the Cairo Opera House summer festival, rides the new monorail, and reflects on the city's quiet August streets. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Zamalek, Garden City, Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), National Bank of Egypt, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek Open Air Theatre, Cairo Tower, Nile Corniche. Covered: residency paperwork, banking, ahwa coffeehouse culture, Cairo Opera House summer festival, East Nile monorail, Zamalek and Garden City districts. Chapters:00:00 Zamalek01:30 Garden City04:29 Cairo Opera House06:57 Concert crowd07:58 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cairo #CairoTravel #Egypt #EgyptTravel #Zamalek #CairoOperaHouse #Monorail #ResidencyPermit #ExpatLife #Koshari #Ahwa #OldishCairo #NileCorniche #GrandEgyptianMuseum #SugarcaneJuice #TravelPodcast #CairoSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

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    August in Cairo, the Furnace Arrival

    Nour Hassan lands in Cairo for the first episode, tackling airport SIMs, currency, and a sweltering apartment hunt. She maps out the city's districts, eats her first koshari, and starts getting oriented before the show heads to the coast. A practical, heat-drenched guide to arriving and settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Egypt: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Egypt guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Egypt Travel Podcast with Nour Hassan. Nour Hassan is in Cairo, Egypt. Places in this episode: Cairo International Airport, Zamalek, Koshary Abou Tarek, Tahrir Square, RE COFFEE, Garden City, Downtown Cairo, Maadi. Covered: arrival logistics, cairo districts, local food, transport, money. Chapters:00:00 Airport tarmac01:12 Airport arrivals hall02:31 Airport road03:51 Zamalek05:28 Tahrir Square07:03 Garden City A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairoSummer #EgyptTravel #CairoAirport #Zamalek #Koshari #Ca?ro #EgyptVisa #NileValley #DigitalNomadEgypt #CairoFood #ExpatLife #AugustInCairo #EgyptPodcast #CairoGuide #Taameya #TahrirSquare #CairoMetro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/egypt/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Egypt is a desert plateau interrupted by the Nile valley and delta, where nearly all the population lives. This show treats that geography as the starting point for travel: moving along the river, crossing the delta, and heading into the empty desert. It is about seeing the country through ordinary movement and residence, not quick stops.The host's range covers Cairo's streets, Alexandria's sea front, the Western Desert's oases, and Bur Sa'id at the northern end of the Suez Canal. These are different kinds of Egyptian places, and the show moves between them the way a resident would, following connections of history and water rather than a tourist route.She stays in one place long enough for its rhythms to become ordinary. As the hot, dry summers give way to moderate winters, the show returns to earlier stops, notices what has changed, and lets familiarity build. The result is a slow accumulation of knowing Egypt properly, one season and one connection at a time.

HOSTED BY

Nour Hassan

Produced by Paris2Tokyo

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Egypt is a desert plateau interrupted by the Nile valley and delta, where nearly all the population lives. This show treats that geography as the starting point for travel: moving along the river, crossing the delta, and heading into the empty desert. It is about seeing the country through ordinary...

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