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Image via website Reading doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Across Cairo, book clubs are bringing readers together to exchange opinions, discover new authors, and make friends over shared stories. Whether you prefer women-focused literature, Arabic novels, or unusual reads, there’s a club for almost every taste. Here are five Cairo book clubs worth checking out. Difficult Women is a women-focused international reading community with a Cairo chapter.

Image via website Architecture is more than buildings, walls, and carefully planned spaces. It reflects how people live, create, work, and imagine the future. These documentaries take viewers beyond the designs, ideas, and personalities that shape the spaces around us, offering different perspectives on everything from minimalist living and everyday objects to ambitious architectural projects and the cities we call home.

September brings a welcome change of pace to Cairo. As summer begins to ease, it becomes easier to slow down, spend a little more time by the Nile and rediscover the city at your own pace. At Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo, the month brings together a collection of experiences that make it just as appealing for a longer stay as it is for a leisurely afternoon or evening.

Downtown Cairo has long been a meeting point for artists, ideas and different generations of the city. This summer, that creative energy has welcomed a new generation of voices as Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment partnered with UNESCO’s Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan and European Universities in Egypt (EUE) to bring the Youth Artists Programme to the heart of Downtown.

If you think visiting the Giza Pyramids means walking around the monuments, taking a few photos, and leaving, think again. The Giza Pyramids area is preparing to welcome an entirely new tourism experience: a tethered balloon that will take visitors 150 metres above the ground, offering breathtaking views of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the surrounding area from a perspective they have never seen before. The best part? The entire experience will last around 15 minutes.

Image via website On the road to Fayoum, Tunis Village does not announce itself with the noise of a typical tourist destination. It appears more quietly: mud-brick houses, gardens, narrow lanes, Lake Qarun in the distance, pottery displayed outside small workshops, and visitors walking in and out of studios with plates, bowls, mugs, and hand-painted pieces carefully wrapped for the trip back to Cairo.

Jorts are not just regular denim shorts with a trendier name. The look usually means longer, looser denim shorts that sit closer to Bermuda shorts than tiny cut-offs. They are comfortable, easy to style, and perfect for anyone who wants a summer denim piece with more coverage and a cooler streetwear shape. In Egypt, finding real jorts takes a little searching because many brands still label them as denim shorts, Bermuda shorts, wide-leg shorts, or baggy shorts.

As El Mouled season approaches, Cairo’s pastry shops and sweet spots bring out their colourful boxes of Halawet El Mouled. From classic sesame and peanut treats to malban, nougat, and nut-filled creations, there is something for every sweet tooth. If you are looking for a box to share with family, give as a gift, or simply enjoy at home, here are six places worth checking out.

Image via website As summer begins to wind down, there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in one more gaming adventure. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing indie experience, a cooperative challenge, or an intense survival horror title, this season has something for every type of player. If you’re planning to spend your remaining summer evenings with a controller in hand, these five games deserve a spot on your playlist.

Image via website News that Australian wellness figure Barbara O’Neill was scheduled to host a wellness retreat in El Gouna this November has sparked concerns online and among Egyptian medical professionals. The calls for cancellation are largely linked to O’Neill’s controversial health claims and her history with Australian regulators.