Travel
Burma, in and out of the loop
May 20, 2012
Burma, in and out of the loop
After nearly 50 years under military rule, Burma is turning a page. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel laureate and…
Take a trip down the Red Sea coast
May 13, 2012
Take a trip down the Red Sea coast
If you are Egyptian or just visiting Egypt, the Red Sea is definitely worth exploring. The road from Cairo all…
Surfing in Egypt, on a couch
May 6, 2012
Surfing in Egypt, on a couch
In light of recent events, the government may have jumped the gun with its predictions of a return to pre-revolution…
Castle Zaman
May 3, 2012
Castle Zaman
On the winding coastal road between Taba and Nuweiba something unusual will meet your eye as you scan the landscape.…
At St. Catherine, tourism struggle indicates deeper issues
April 30, 2012
At St. Catherine, tourism struggle indicates deeper issues
The buses come from Sharm el-Sheikh. Mercedes, Scania, Volvo — the streamlined, high-torque vehicles are parked side by side on…
The Sleeper Train
April 27, 2012
The Sleeper Train
In a hurry to get to Luxor or Aswan from Cairo? Flying is the fastest option. If saving money is…
Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
April 24, 2012
Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
The ongoing petrol crisis in Egypt left its impact this Easter/Sham al-Nessim holiday on Sinai- and South-bound holiday travelers, who…
Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
April 22, 2012
Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
After a protracted peaceful period of time, Lebanon has recently become a tourist magnet, recommended by the New York Times…
Easter break getaways
April 5, 2012
Easter break getaways
With the Easter holidays approaching, it is the perfect time to break the cycle of routine and take a short…
Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
March 18, 2012
Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
Deserted Soviet factories and trilingual fruit vendors dotted the road leaving Georgia for Armenia. Cliff-hugging routes overlooking dramatic gorges and…