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Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands

Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands

Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna

Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna

The Red Sea town of Gouna feels like a world apart from the rest of Egypt. Even though its architecture…
Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam

Sand and sea pilgrimage: A trip through the beaches of Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is definitely one of Egypt’s most underrated destinations. Although many violations against the environment and its natural heritage…
The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq

The souq is ours: Life after tourism in Aswan’s souq

"If they were British, we said ‘Our shop is cheaper than Asda,’” says Haitham Ibrahim, as we stroll through Sharia…
Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria

Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria

Once the metropolitan capital of the Mediterranean, today Alexandria has shed most of its former skin. Spitfire is one of…
Postcard from Northampton: An idyllic artistic town

Postcard from Northampton: An idyllic artistic town

Approximately a three hour bus ride north of New York City, and two hours west of Boston, sits a beautiful…
Along Egypt’s coastlines, kiteboarding surges in popularity

Along Egypt’s coastlines, kiteboarding surges in popularity

When visiting Egypt’s many beachside towns along the Red Sea coastline, it is difficult to look past the recent outbreak…
Egyptian students go global, but is it worth the price?

Egyptian students go global, but is it worth the price?

A change from traditional field trips to the local museum or nearby nature reserve, international schools in Egypt have started…
In St. Catherine, monastery seeks permanence through technology

In St. Catherine, monastery seeks permanence through technology

St. Catherine’s Monastery is going digital. The monastery that claims to be the oldest in the world ­— not destroyed,…
Burma, in and out of the loop

Burma, in and out of the loop

After nearly 50 years under military rule, Burma is turning a page. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel laureate and…
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