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Burma, in and out of the loop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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