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Marrakech within the ramparts
November 25, 2009
Marrakech within the ramparts
Former imperial city and ancient capital of the Moroccan kingdom, “The Red City” is comprised of both a modern city…
Luxor by sleeping train
November 22, 2009
Luxor by sleeping train
Travel writers usually avoid traveling by air. The entire flying experience, from airports to airline customer service and customs procedures…
Damascus of the North
November 16, 2009
Damascus of the North
With a population of just over 300,000 people, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, has been described by different writers as…
A Siwan sojourn
November 15, 2009
A Siwan sojourn
Many years ago, my wife and I strapped on our backpacks and set off for a trip around the world.…
Zad el-Mosafer is worth more than the treasures of Qaroun
November 11, 2009
Zad el-Mosafer is worth more than the treasures of Qaroun
Abdo Gobair is taking it easy. He can afford to: he has already corrected one set of proofs of his…
Greek Wedding
September 26, 2009
Greek Wedding
I recently found myself fortunate enough to be invited by a friend to her wedding in Greece. With little time…
Rome on a plate
August 25, 2009
Rome on a plate
It’s no secret that while there’s much to see in Rome, there’s far more to eat. For the herds of…
Off the beaten track
July 8, 2009
Off the beaten track
Traditional boat builders, fish and Napoleon all make up for a great trip.
Serene white beaches
September 15, 2008
Serene white beaches
For piastre-pinching holidaymakers, Nuweiba offers the ideal getaway.