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Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa
September 17, 2010
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
September 13, 2010
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
September 8, 2010
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
September 7, 2010
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
September 6, 2010
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
August 31, 2010
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
August 24, 2010
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
August 16, 2010
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
August 11, 2010
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
August 4, 2010
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…