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Obama and Garang in the Juba market

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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