Travel
South Africa: The magic of safari
December 17, 2012
South Africa: The magic of safari
Aside from the busy streets of Cape Town and the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, South Africa has a different…
The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand
December 10, 2012
The not-so-rarefied earth: The desert has much more to offer than sand
It’s impossible not to notice the great expanse of desert that seems to fold out indefinitely around Siwa. Rolling hills…
Cruising down the river: A leisurely Nile cruise also takes in Abu Simbel’s Sun Festival
December 2, 2012
Cruising down the river: A leisurely Nile cruise also takes in Abu Simbel’s Sun Festival
Brought up on a holiday diet of camping, caravanning and self-catering countryside cottages, my preferred mode of travel is usually…
Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape
November 28, 2012
Dates and olives: Take a break from the city and indulge in Siwa’s abundant landscape
Due west from Cairo, the road leaves behind the urban gray for a world of endless beige, vast expanses of…
Surf’s up: Head to Mui Ne in Vietnam for some serious water action
November 14, 2012
Surf’s up: Head to Mui Ne in Vietnam for some serious water action
Since the late 1990s, Vietnam hasn’t stopped growing as a tourist destination, and has become one of the main economies…
Diving 101: Where to go and how to get addicted to diving
November 7, 2012
Diving 101: Where to go and how to get addicted to diving
Vacationers have varied concepts about what constitutes time off. For some, it’s a few days isolated on a beach; for…
World War II veterans visit El-Alamein for one last tribute
November 4, 2012
World War II veterans visit El-Alamein for one last tribute
EL-ALAMEIN — World War II veterans, joined by family and well-wishers, gathered Saturday at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in…
Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party
October 26, 2012
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
October 5, 2012
Holiday in Hurghada
When it comes to first impressions, Hurghada might not score the highest points, especially when you compare it with its…