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Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place

Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place

Every town has its story. Shalateen's is on the precipice of a turning point.Like each of us, towns are born…
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains

A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains

When we looked at a map of Egypt, the town of Shalateen and the Halayeb triangle by the Red Sea…
Dahab for your peace of mind

Dahab for your peace of mind

When chilling is what I am asking for, Dahab is always my answer. Located more than 450km from Cairo, Dahab…
Easter in Ma’loula

Easter in Ma’loula

It only takes a one-hour drive from Damascus past a majestic mountain range to reach Ma'loula, one of the best…
Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain

Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain

When I went to Istanbul for the first time I was eight years old. I vaguely remember black rock-paved streets,…
Sunrise in the Abu Simbel sanctuary

Sunrise in the Abu Simbel sanctuary

Abu Simbel--Outside the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a long line of people are waiting for a first chance to…
Around the world in 52 marathons

Around the world in 52 marathons

The thought of traveling around the world in 80 days may be an appealing idea for an adventure, but frankly,…
3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam

3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam

Happy Hour: A time of the day when alcoholic drinks are sold at a reduced price.It quickly became clear that…
Lebanon’s snow business off to late start

Lebanon’s snow business off to late start

By late December each year, the slopes in Lebanon’s glitzy Mzaar ski and mountain resort, nestled in Faraya village 2500…
Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt

Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt

When it comes to hotel accommodation in Egypt, you’ve traditionally had two options. First, you could play it safe with…
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