Travel features
At St. Catherine, tourism struggle indicates deeper issues
30 Apr 2012
The buses come from Sharm el-Sheikh. Mercedes, Scania, Volvo — the streamlined, high-torque vehicles are parked side by side on the far side and facing the shops. The drivers stay inside their air-conditioned vehicles. The shops sell...
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The Sleeper Train
27 Apr 2012
In a hurry to get to Luxor or Aswan from Cairo? Flying is the fastest option. If saving money is a priority, take the bus or the regular train. But if you believe that when traveling, the journey is just as important as the destination...
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Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
24 Apr 2012
The ongoing petrol crisis in Egypt left its impact this Easter/Sham al-Nessim holiday on Sinai- and South-bound holiday travelers, who were left stranded in (or on route to) their holiday destinations, when petrol stations reportedly dried...
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Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
22 Apr 2012
After a protracted peaceful period of time, Lebanon has recently become a tourist magnet, recommended by the New York Times as the first place to visit among 44 best destinations worldwide. Besides its well-known, vibrating nightlife,...
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Easter break getaways
05 Apr 2012
With the Easter holidays approaching, it is the perfect time to break the cycle of routine and take a short break whether in or out of the capital. Egypt Independent offers different gateways to enjoy the sun and spring breezes on the...
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Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
18 Mar 2012
Deserted Soviet factories and trilingual fruit vendors dotted the road leaving Georgia for Armenia. Cliff-hugging routes overlooking dramatic gorges and medieval churches appeared out of snow-filled air. By the time we reached Yerevan,...
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In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
14 Mar 2012
Blessed with wide beaches, beautiful parks, delicious, eclectic cuisine and great outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia is well worth the trip for the adventurous traveler.
The words “Sydney” and “budget” don’...
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Memorializing the 'grand hotels' of Egypt
11 Mar 2012
In “Grand Hotels of Egypt: In the Golden Age of Travel,” Andrew Humphreys gives a detailed history of the flourishing Egyptian travel industry between the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries, told through the hotels that...
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The Alexandrian fisherman
06 Mar 2012
In the purple sunset light of the the Bahari port of Alexandria, fishermen start to walk around the big boats and feluccas moored next to the fish market. Nets and other fishing gear are scattered everywhere while other smaller crafts...
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Six hours in Amsterdam: The best of three worlds
01 Mar 2012
I never thought of a six-hour layover as a good thing. But when this long layover in Amsterdam gave me the chance to take a quick tour of the gorgeous city, it turned out to be the highlight of my trip.
Amsterdam is one of those places...
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