Dale Pappas

Dale Pappas has taught History and Academic Writing at the high school and university levels in the United States and Europe. He holds a Ph.D. in Modern European History and specializes in the history of Mediterranean tourism. When he's not traveling, you'll find Dale in Miami or seeking out the perfect gyro in Athens, Greece.

egyptian falafel served in a pita bread

Eat these Dishes When in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo (and Egypt in general) is home to one of the world’s most underrated cuisines. You’ll encounter many dishes influenced by Mediterranean, North African, and Middle Eastern elements. While you’re probably familiar with some equivalents from nearby countries like Lebanon, Türkiye, and Greece, many of these dishes are not as famous internationally. Moreover, some dishes […]

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A Walking Tour of Historic Cairo Beyond the Pyramids

First impressions of Cairo can be deceiving. For starters, despite the proximity of the Pyramids at Giza, Cairo is not an ancient Pharaonic city. Except for a small area of greater Cairo, the city’s origins date to medieval times. But there is so much history to appreciate across the city beyond the nearby Pyramids. Moreover,

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