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Travel official draws up plan to rescue tourism
Egypt

Travel official draws up plan to rescue tourism

The head of Egypt's travel agencies chamber, Hossam al-Sha'er, said he has drawn up a plan to get tourism back…
Postcard from Barcelona: A day at the beach
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Postcard from Barcelona: A day at the beach

For me, nothing is more enjoyable than lying on a golden sandy beach and soaking up the warmth of the…
Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid
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Cross Egypt Challenge will test roads in tourism promotion bid

A group of 16 adventurous travellers plan to scooter across 1700km of roads from Alexandria to Abu Simbel via Sinai…
Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear
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Postcard from Honolulu: The tree-planting Sun Bear

On a particularly memorable trip to Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu, a few friends and I decided it would be a good…
Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport
Egypt

Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport

The Egyptian consulate in Saudi Arabia on Monday sent a diplomatic delegation to resolve pilgrims' problems in Jeddah Airport, Egypt's…
Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district
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Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district

Montreal is a beautiful city to visit and stroll around, with an understated feeling about it that is very inviting.…
Despite green lights from embassies, tourists still avoid Egypt
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Despite green lights from embassies, tourists still avoid Egypt

According to the guidebook Lonely Planet, the queues outside the Egyptian Museum can be hours long. Just a few steps…
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites
Environment

Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites

The Sinai town of Dahab has long attracted independent travelers in search of relaxation amid rugged natural beauty. Between sessions…
Postcard from Cavan: A neglected part of Ireland
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Postcard from Cavan: A neglected part of Ireland

The part of Ireland where my great-grandparents came from isn't the Ireland you see in travel guides. In fact, the…
Health minister: Mubarak healthy enough to travel to Cairo
Egypt

Health minister: Mubarak healthy enough to travel to Cairo

Hosni Mubarak can travel to stand trial in Cairo on Wednesday, Egyptian Health Minister Amr Helmy said Monday.
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