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There's a lot to do in Edinburgh during the Fringe

A shot of one of the main roads in Edinburgh
25 Jul 2011
Every August in Edinburgh, any indoor or outdoor space large enough to hold a small audience, including churches, conference rooms, university lecture halls and public parks, are converted into theaters in preparation for the largest...
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Postcard from Prague: Tourist trap or hidden treasure?

19 Jul 2011
One simple, three-letter word is enough to describe the Czech Republic’s capital, Prague - wow. Purple, pink, yellow, blue, orange, this city is a bouquet of colorful buildings and houses - it’s astonishing, beautiful and...
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Postcard from Krakow: A city of beauty and contradictions

17 Jul 2011
With such high expectations going in, I’m pleased to find that the wonderful Polish city of Krakow fills and goes beyond them. As I get off the plane, I’m astonished by how empty the surroundings of the airport are. Once out, I...
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Marassi's Turquaz making waves on the North Coast

14 Jul 2011
Turquaz Beach Club opened its doors to party and fun lovers last week on the north coast. A party launching happened last Thursday night with great music and a big crowd despite the weak flow to the area. In the morning, the place...
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Backpacking is safe fun, if you follow the rules

10 Jul 2011
Summer’s started, the sun is shining in many corners of the world, and a feeling for escape follows you from morning to sunset. You want to go out there, get away from your daily routine and enjoy your freedom. One solution: put on...
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Wakeboarding takes off on the north coast

Wakeboarding
07 Jul 2011
Wakeboarding has become a growing water sport among Egypt's upper crust in recent years, and with a large number of resorts and great weather, the north coast is seeing its fair share of young enthusiasts. The sport is essentially a...
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Postcard from Rome: A city that feeds the soul

The Front view of the Colosseum in Rome
05 Jul 2011
Rome is a city with spirit and character. Located in the heart of Italy, it is the country's largest and most populous city, as well as the third most visited city in Europe. If you're planning to visit the place, prepare yourself...
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Postcard from Toledo: A rich mixture of historic art

03 Jul 2011
Monuments, natural landscape and souvenirs are a blend worth driving from Madrid to Toledo to see.    Entering the former capital of Spain through its great surrounding fence gates gave me the feeling of escaping the chaos of our...
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Weekend Getaways: The Sahel 411

El-Agami beach, Alexandria, June 9th, 2010.
30 Jun 2011
Over the past few years, a network of North Coast compounds from Agamy to Marsa Matruh has sprung up, starting near Alexandria and gradually taking over the coastline. Sahel has become a favorite destination for the open of the summer...
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Postcard from London: Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park

Group of Egyptian activists, along with Arab and British activists organize a silent protest in Marble Arch square in London . Activists, in black outfits, condemn freedom suppression in Egypt, especially after the murder of Khaled Saeed, who was killed by two police officers who had beaten him to death, according to his family accusations. July 11, 2010.
28 Jun 2011
Bearded and balding, the elderly gentleman is delicately poised on his stool as he addresses the crowd in front of him. He will talk for hours and not tire; after all, he has fire in his belly. The fire of belief that is. And that helps...
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