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Dahab for your peace of mind
Life & Style
April 12, 2010
Dahab for your peace of mind
When chilling is what I am asking for, Dahab is always my answer. Located more than 450km from Cairo, Dahab…
Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain
Life & Style
April 1, 2010
Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain
When I went to Istanbul for the first time I was eight years old. I vaguely remember black rock-paved streets,…
Court lifts travel ban on MB general guide
Egypt
March 30, 2010
Court lifts travel ban on MB general guide
Egypt's Administrative Court has overturned an Interior Ministry decree banning Muslim Brotherhood (MB) general guide Mohamed Badie from traveling.The ministry…
Around the world in 52 marathons
Life & Style
February 18, 2010
Around the world in 52 marathons
The thought of traveling around the world in 80 days may be an appealing idea for an adventure, but frankly,…
3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam
Life & Style
February 17, 2010
3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam
Happy Hour: A time of the day when alcoholic drinks are sold at a reduced price.It quickly became clear that…
Lebanon’s snow business off to late start
Life & Style
February 16, 2010
Lebanon’s snow business off to late start
By late December each year, the slopes in Lebanon’s glitzy Mzaar ski and mountain resort, nestled in Faraya village 2500…
Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt
Life & Style
February 14, 2010
Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt
When it comes to hotel accommodation in Egypt, you’ve traditionally had two options. First, you could play it safe with…
Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
Life & Style
February 1, 2010
Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
The most striking aspect about the Mexicans is their identity--or to be more precise, their identity crisis, born out of…
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
Life & Style
January 25, 2010
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
Vacation: Leisure time devoted to rest and pleasure.It was clear from the start that “rest” was not going to be…
Colonial walks by the canal
Life & Style
January 19, 2010
Colonial walks by the canal
It’s no secret that Egypt abounds in incredible touristic opportunities: majestic monuments, spectacular deserts, wide stretches of beaches, and much…