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Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party

Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party

When your best friend is getting married and you’re looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate before she begins the…
Holiday in Hurghada

Holiday in Hurghada

When it comes to first impressions, Hurghada might not score the highest points, especially when you compare it with its…
Grub in Gouna: From juicy steaks to scrumptious stir fries, the beach resort has it all

Grub in Gouna: From juicy steaks to scrumptious stir fries, the beach resort has it all

Finding a dining spot in Gouna can be tricky and confusing, since there are a lot of options and many…
Eating donburi in Dahab

Eating donburi in Dahab

On the rooftop of the Seven Heaven Hotel in Dahab sits the Sun Restaurant, where every morning Kaori Kubo wakes…
Postcards from Luxor: Gurna, home to big development, dwindling tourism, and a still-hopeful community

Postcards from Luxor: Gurna, home to big development, dwindling tourism, and a still-hopeful community

The once tranquil rural village of Gurna now looks like a reflection of Luxor City. Only two years ago, streets…
Making travel halal: Amid tourism troubles, some in industry see opportunity for a niche market

Making travel halal: Amid tourism troubles, some in industry see opportunity for a niche market

Many Egyptians are worried about how the rise of Islamists will affect tourism, but others in the field hope that…
Assad appears in public for Eid prayers

Assad appears in public for Eid prayers

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad joined prayers at a Damascus mosque Sunday for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, as his forces reportedly pressed on with a deadly…
Ramadan by the Mediterranean

Ramadan by the Mediterranean

For many Egyptian holiday seekers, the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan doesn’t necessarily mean the end to…
Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque

Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque

It was Friday prayer time. The resonant, melodious sound of azan, the call to prayer, overwhelmed the vast marble plaza…
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