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Ramadan by the Mediterranean

Ramadan by the Mediterranean

For many Egyptian holiday seekers, the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan doesn’t necessarily mean the end to…
Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque

Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque

It was Friday prayer time. The resonant, melodious sound of azan, the call to prayer, overwhelmed the vast marble plaza…
Taraweeh in Alexandria

Taraweeh in Alexandria

Clad in a galabeya and clutching a foldable mat, Luqman Bazlan boards a tram from Chatby toward Raml Station in…
Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic

Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic

Between the time when the sun disappears behind the mountain ranges to the west and reappears over the sea’s horizon…
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave

Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave

Put on your long-sleeved jacket, take a deep breath, and get ready for one of the most relaxing tours ever…
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands

Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands

Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna

Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna

The Red Sea town of Gouna feels like a world apart from the rest of Egypt. Even though its architecture…
Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam

Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is definitely one of Egypt’s most underrated destinations. Although many violations against the environment and its natural heritage…
The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq

The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq

"If they were British, we said ‘Our shop is cheaper than Asda,’” says Haitham Ibrahim, as we stroll through Sharia…
Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria

Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria

Once the metropolitan capital of the Mediterranean, today Alexandria has shed most of its former skin. Spitfire is one of…
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