Travel
Journey to Jamaica: Chilling on one of the Caribbean’s gems
September 15, 2011
Journey to Jamaica: Chilling on one of the Caribbean’s gems
In spite of the gorgeous beaches right on our doorstep, the Caribbean Islands still have a certain allure. The entire…
How to live like a desert-dwelling Bedouin
September 13, 2011
How to live like a desert-dwelling Bedouin
There is much to learn from traditional Bedouin life, such as understanding nature better and engaging with it in everyday…
America, west coast style
September 11, 2011
America, west coast style
America is a well-discovered destination for a lot of Egyptians. Many have friends and family who have emigrated there, making…
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
September 8, 2011
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
Japan has long attracted visitors by its sushi, China with its Peking duck, Thailand with its curries and cooking classes…
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
September 7, 2011
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
A group of 16 adventurous travellers plan to scooter across 1700km of roads from Alexandria to Abu Simbel via Sinai…
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
September 6, 2011
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
On a particularly memorable trip to Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu, a few friends and I decided it would be a good…
Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach
September 5, 2011
Postcard from Phuket: Art shopping on Patong beach
Taking a trip to the Thai island of Phuket and strolling down the street by Patong beach is an unforgettable…
A Nordic Ramadan
August 28, 2011
A Nordic Ramadan
In Scandinavia - a region that includes Norway, Sweden and Denmark - Muslims are a minority and there are no…
The trials of Ramadan away from home
August 25, 2011
The trials of Ramadan away from home
Because the holy month of Ramadan is accompanied by a number of traditions and activities that Muslims have become accustomed…