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Gventures I'm Gisselle, a solo woman traveler documenting my adventures around the world.

After living in Cairo for years, I share everyday life, hidden gems, and help connect travelers with trusted local guides.

Last week, a moulid took place in Cairo’s Khan el Khalili market, so I headed down to see what it was all about. A mouli...
10/11/2026

Last week, a moulid took place in Cairo’s Khan el Khalili market, so I headed down to see what it was all about. A moulid is a celebration honoring a revered figure in Islam, but what does that actually look like? Is it a street festival, a religious gathering, or a combination of both? Join me as I explore the moulid of El Hussein and experience this unique side of Cairo.

This is one of Egypt’s religious celebrations honoring El Hussein, ...

After living in Cairo for five years, I am sharing the essential advice you need before you visit the Giza Pyramids. As ...
10/04/2026

After living in Cairo for five years, I am sharing the essential advice you need before you visit the Giza Pyramids. As a long-term resident, I've visited the pyramids dozens of times, and this is what I've learned. From how to manage your time to what to bring (and not bring!) to avoiding unnecessary hassles, this vlog highlights how to make the most of your experience inside the Giza Necropolis. Whether you're looking for Egypt travel tips, budget travel in Egypt, or are simply curious about what the experience is actually like, this video will give you insight into being on the ground at these ancient wonders. For more weekly videos about travel and life in Egypt, you can follow my YouTube channel, Gventures.

After living in Cairo for five years, I am sharing the essential ad...

If you want to know where locals go for kebab in Cairo, you're going to have to leave the tourist areas behind.
09/27/2026

If you want to know where locals go for kebab in Cairo, you're going to have to leave the tourist areas behind.

This is where locals eat kebab in Cairo! Welcome to Shoubra el Khei...

Yes - there are golf carts for rent at the Pyramids of Giza! Come with me and my friend Mostafa as we cruise around the ...
09/20/2026

Yes - there are golf carts for rent at the Pyramids of Giza! Come with me and my friend Mostafa as we cruise around the necropolis, showing the sites, the golf cart experience, and lots of banter in between 😄

Yes - there are golf carts for rent at the Pyramids of Giza! Come w...

We’ve all had savory couscous, but sweet couscous?! Popular across North Africa, this dish may go by different names dep...
09/13/2026

We’ve all had savory couscous, but sweet couscous?! Popular across North Africa, this dish may go by different names depending on the country, but the result is very similar. A bowl of couscous sweetened with sugar or honey, then sprinkled with nuts, raisins, coconut flakes, or various other toppings. Visit a small shop with me in the heart of Old Cairo serving this dish to see what it’s all about.

We’ve all had savory couscous, but sweet couscous?! Popular across ...

Looking for a place to stay in Cairo? I toured 5 budget to mid-range hotels in downtown Cairo to give you a look at the ...
09/06/2026

Looking for a place to stay in Cairo? I toured 5 budget to mid-range hotels in downtown Cairo to give you a look at the rooms, locations, and what you get for your money 🇪🇬

See inside five different budget to mid-range hotel options in down...

Welcome to Ful Wehid - a famous breakfast spot in Cairo that has grown in popularity in recent years. I've tried to film...
09/06/2026

Welcome to Ful Wehid - a famous breakfast spot in Cairo that has grown in popularity in recent years. I've tried to film there on three separate occasions in the past year, and today, I finally found them open! See less

This famous breakfast spot in Cairo has grown in popularity in rece...

The slave who became a hero of Old Cairo...come with me to Tekyit Khan Khatun, a café and restaurant tucked away in a be...
08/23/2026

The slave who became a hero of Old Cairo...come with me to Tekyit Khan Khatun, a café and restaurant tucked away in a beautiful old courtyard surrounded by buildings that are hundreds of years old. Over sh**ha and Egyptian tea, we examine the fascinating history of the area and one particular house: Beit Zainab Khatoon.
From her life as an enslaved woman to her role in resisting the French occupation, we uncover the remarkable story behind one of just many lesser-known historic houses of Islamic Cairo.
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Islamic Cairo is like an open-air museum, filled with centuries-old...

Walk with me through the centuries old streets of Islamic Cairo to Nefa al Naga7y, one of the oldest Egyptian Meat House...
08/17/2026

Walk with me through the centuries old streets of Islamic Cairo to Nefa al Naga7y, one of the oldest Egyptian Meat Houses in the city. Today, we're trying a new dish!

Famous amongst the locals of this historic neighborhood, walk with ...

Summer in Cairo. A short poem.
08/12/2026

Summer in Cairo. A short poem.

Whispers, dreams, heartbeats...an unspoken Cairo.As someone who h...

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