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Obama and Garang in the Juba market
July 29, 2010
Obama and Garang in the Juba market
Understanding the complexities of Juba’s political past and present is nearly as tricky as navigating its streets. In the second…
Juba: Capital of an almost state
July 27, 2010
Juba: Capital of an almost state
Riding through Juba, you may be tempted to think that history began with the 2005 Peace Agreement. But there’s far…
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
July 19, 2010
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
From Ras Sudr to Taba, Al-Masry Al-Youm devotes the third part of a local beach roundup to the best spots…
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
July 19, 2010
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
Egypt's aptly-named Red Sea Riviera encompasses all the beaches along the Red Sea, both on the Sinai Peninsula and the…
Mediterranean Getaways – Local Beach Roundup Part I
July 8, 2010
Mediterranean Getaways – Local Beach Roundup Part I
Local Beach Roundup: Part I, Mediterranean Getaways If you’re planning to spend some time relaxing on the beach in the…
Sinai’s ultimate relaxation venue
June 29, 2010
Sinai’s ultimate relaxation venue
Situated some 465 km southeast of Cairo, the Red Sea coastal city of Nuweiba is ideal for backpackers. Sandwiched between…
Wild Guanabana: Redefining tourism for Egyptians
June 22, 2010
Wild Guanabana: Redefining tourism for Egyptians
Trips around the world feed our curiosity for different cultures, nourish our understanding of the world around us, and satisfy…
Jabana: Patience in a cup of coffee
May 19, 2010
Jabana: Patience in a cup of coffee
As far as they can remember, their grandfathers and great-grandfathers have been drinking jabana, a type of coffee that evolved…
Saying farewell to the south
May 19, 2010
Saying farewell to the south
We did not want to wake up that morning. We knew it was our last in Shalateen, and we would…
Downtown Cairo’s budget hotels: No want of character
May 18, 2010
Downtown Cairo’s budget hotels: No want of character
The Grand Hyatt has a revolving restaurant. The J.W. Marriott has a fake beach. The Tulip Hotel, on the other…