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Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa

Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa

Twenty-six climbers reached the summit of the highest mountain in Africa today, raising the Egyptian flag on top of Mount…
Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Many Chinese-produced maps place Europe and Africa on the left side, the Americas on the right, and China at its…
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Siwa, Egypt's vast and isolated western oasis, is not exactly known for its cool summers. Average highs for August and…
Eid destinations: One-day getaway to the valleys of Fayoum

Eid destinations: One-day getaway to the valleys of Fayoum

Close enough for a day trip and boasting beautiful natural scenery, Fayoum's Wadi al-Rayan natural protectorate is an increasingly popular…
Why do we travel? To be free

Why do we travel? To be free

The sky was getting darker and the cold wind was becoming harsher, but hiding behind the closed windows of the…
Why do we travel? To discover what we cannot leave

Why do we travel? To discover what we cannot leave

Strolling through a London park, a casual conversation with a friend became the catalyst for a longstanding search for the…
Why do we travel? To seek glamor

Why do we travel? To seek glamor

We buy plane tickets and pack our bags, hoping against hope to get a glimpse of Carrie Bradshaw strutting down…
Why do we travel? To think

Why do we travel? To think

I jumped on the early train to Minya minutes before it started moving, after pushing my way through the crowd…
Dive like an Egyptian

Dive like an Egyptian

A waning moon means the night will be dark. The boat is aflurry with activity nevertheless. We've been doing this…
The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity

The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity

Reminiscing over the past ten years of frequent trips to the strip of bright blue sea and white sand that…
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