Lauren Keith

About Lauren

Lauren Keith is a freelance travel writer, editor and guidebook author whose work has been published in Lonely Planet, Smithsonian Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Al Jazeera, AFAR and elsewhere. She previously worked as Lonely Planet’s editor for the Middle East and North Africa, and she continues to travel the region widely. She’s written and edited more than 20 books about the Middle East and about London, where she lived for a decade before returning to the US at the end of 2021.

4 articles by Lauren

10 best Egypt beaches to swim, snorkel, and scuba dive

The Nile River might be Egypt’s most famous body of water, but it's also blessed with two long coastlines on the Mediterranean and Red Sea

7 traditional Egyptian breakfast foods to try

Savoury, hearty, and filling – here's how to fuel a big day of sunny sightseeing around Egypt's phenomenal ancient sites

Mummies and baddies: exploring Egypt's top museums

Egypt’s history stretches back multiple millennia, and artifacts are still being unearthed to tell the stories of its intriguing ancient rulers

Six top Egypt tips for solo women travellers

From how to dress to avoiding hassle, travel guide writer Lauren Keith shares helpful insights from her Egyptian adventures