Travel
Grub in Gouna: From juicy steaks to scrumptious stir fries, the beach resort has it all
September 26, 2012
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
September 20, 2012
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
September 16, 2012
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
August 23, 2012
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
August 19, 2012
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
August 18, 2012
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
August 9, 2012
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…
Taraweeh in Alexandria
August 2, 2012
Taraweeh in Alexandria
Clad in a galabeya and clutching a foldable mat, Luqman Bazlan boards a tram from Chatby toward Raml Station in…
Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic
July 29, 2012
Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic
Between the time when the sun disappears behind the mountain ranges to the west and reappears over the sea’s horizon…