The journal
Notes from Sharm
Real prices, real opening times, and the answers we give across the table every night.
Tiramisù and Italian desserts in Sharm: what to look for
How to tell a real tiramisù from a fake, and what to order if it isn't one.
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Getting around Sharm: Nabq Bay to the Old Market
Distances, journey times and how to agree a taxi fare without an argument.
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Tipping in Egypt: what to actually leave
Real numbers for restaurants, taxis and hotels, without the usual "it depends".
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Eating out with kids in Sharm: how to make it work
Timing, safe orders, and the trick that works best: go out before everyone else.
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Can you drink wine and beer in Sharm El Sheikh?
The short answer is yes. The longer answer is about where, how much, and what you won't find.
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Red Sea fish: what to order in Sharm and what to expect
An honest guide to fish in Sharm, with the prices and without the overpromising.
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Wood-fired pizza in Sharm: how to spot the real thing
Four signals that separate a wood oven from an electric one, wherever you are eating.
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Sharm's Old Market: how to spend the evening and where to eat
The market is the part of Sharm that still looks like Egypt. Here is how to enjoy it without stress.
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Where to eat Italian in Nabq Bay
Nabq Bay is one long line of resorts and few real alternatives. Here is how to navigate it.
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Eating outside your resort in Sharm: what dinner actually costs
The real bill for a dinner outside the resort, using our August 2026 price list.
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