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‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats

‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats

“Come back to Egypt” has become a unified slogan for thousands of Egyptians calling for the return of tourists and…
Egyptians travel home for revolution

Egyptians travel home for revolution

A sense of freedom and ownership took over the souls of many Egyptians during and after the revolution of 25…
Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses

Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses

Sand, sun and sea. As we are endlessly alliteratively reminded, Egypt has these in ample supply. But what about the…
Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

After embracing a long journey in the land of Malaysia which included cave-exploring, night-walks in the jungle, swimming off abandoned…
Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Abu Simbel--In the 1960s, rising water from a new dam threatened to submerge the temples and monuments of Nubia, the…
Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Due to my abysmal math skills and debilitating candy addiction, I found myself broke and facing the prospect of homelessness…
Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London

Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London

This year, heavy snowfall offered a particular charm and Christmas atmosphere to the European capital of shopping, despite the havoc…
Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul

Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul

In junior high school, I learned the historical value of Constantinya (Constantinople), the city now known as Istanbul. Stories of…
Postcard from Spain: Alicante by the sea

Postcard from Spain: Alicante by the sea

Decades ago, Ali sang to God and the little coastal town Eastern Spain got its name; Alicante means 'Ali sings.'…
Postcard from Rome: Trevi Fountain

Postcard from Rome: Trevi Fountain

Speechless is the best word to describe how I felt the moment I laid my eyes on Trevi Fountain.
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