John Harris
Contributor. John has lived in the United States, India, Lebanon, England, and Scotland and has called Cairo home since 2005. He lives in Zamalek with his wife and three kids. John serves as a writer, development consultant, and father to rambunctious kids. He writes about food and travel for Al-Masry Al-Youm English Edition.
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There’s an exciting new dining option coming to Tivoli Dome in Heliopolis - the Outback Steakhouse. Located along the tram line on Ibn El Khatteb Street in Almaza, Tivoli Dome contains a variety of coffee shops and restaurants with seating set...
Travel writers usually avoid traveling by air. The entire flying experience, from airports to airline customer service and customs procedures to in-flight meals, is descending into a great undifferentiated mass. These days, there is...
In Cairo's intensely competitive grilled meats arena, Rifai in Sayeda Zeinab has attracted positive press and a firm, loyal following yet finding it is a whole different story.
Tucked behind a traditional sabeel (water distribution center) across...
Many years ago, my wife and I strapped on our backpacks and set off for a trip around the world. We did the whole thing on a tight budget, rarely spending more than US$5 or 10 per night for a hotel. Once sick and dehydrated in Central America, we...
Deep inside me is a voice that wants to sustain everything old-school about Cairo. If I have the choice, I’ll choose Downtown over City Stars, Groppi over Cilantro. In the realm of pubs, I’d much rather bask in the fusty, fading glories...
Academics have long known that too much choice can be a bad thing. If you walk into a supermarket and see just a few boxes of cereal on the shelf, you will easily make your selection and walk out a happy customer. On the other hand, if...
Traditional boat builders, fish and Napoleon all make up for a great trip.
When it comes to leisure, Egyptians tend to travel in a pack. If you need proof of this, try getting space at one of the more sought-after destinations on the north coast...
Never been much of a Cairo road warrior. My quest for heroic Indian food, however, roused me to leap into the car and venture beyond my Downtown environs to Zamalek, to lap up the stand-outs and staples of Pacha boat's latest gem Maharani. ...
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