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The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey

The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey

Despite rumors indicating Turkish travel is no longer possible, the visa to this country, one which rests at the European,…
Get away, for the day

Get away, for the day

The pull of local political news, combined with constantly changing safety levels on the streets, may cause you to think…
Post-revolution travel offers to boost tourism

Post-revolution travel offers to boost tourism

An unprecedented drop in tourism during and following the weeks of the 25 January uprising is forcing Egyptian travel agencies…
Desert camping: Easiest way to get away from it all

Desert camping: Easiest way to get away from it all

Living in Cairo is full of ups and downs. On the one hand, there is incomparable history and culture, and…
‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats

‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats

“Come back to Egypt” has become a unified slogan for thousands of Egyptians calling for the return of tourists and…
Egyptians travel home for revolution

Egyptians travel home for revolution

A sense of freedom and ownership took over the souls of many Egyptians during and after the revolution of 25…
Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses

Sinai Trekking: Hiking in the steps of Moses

Sand, sun and sea. As we are endlessly alliteratively reminded, Egypt has these in ample supply. But what about the…
Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma

After embracing a long journey in the land of Malaysia which included cave-exploring, night-walks in the jungle, swimming off abandoned…
Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Cruising Lake Nasser: When Egypt’s past and present collide

Abu Simbel--In the 1960s, rising water from a new dam threatened to submerge the temples and monuments of Nubia, the…
Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Postcard from Amsterdam: Homeless conversations

Due to my abysmal math skills and debilitating candy addiction, I found myself broke and facing the prospect of homelessness…
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