Travel
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
July 18, 2012
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
July 15, 2012
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
July 12, 2012
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
July 8, 2012
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
June 24, 2012
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
June 14, 2012
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
June 11, 2012
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?
June 6, 2012
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
May 29, 2012
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
May 20, 2012
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…