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Why do we travel? To think
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Why do we travel? To think

I jumped on the early train to Minya minutes before it started moving, after pushing my way through the crowd…
Obama and Garang in the Juba market
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Obama and Garang in the Juba market

Understanding the complexities of Juba’s political past and present is nearly as tricky as navigating its streets. In the second…
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
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Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II

Egypt's aptly-named Red Sea Riviera encompasses all the beaches along the Red Sea, both on the Sinai Peninsula and the…
Sinai’s ultimate relaxation venue
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Sinai’s ultimate relaxation venue

Situated some 465 km southeast of Cairo, the Red Sea coastal city of Nuweiba is ideal for backpackers. Sandwiched between…
Shalateen: The hunt for truths in a far-off town
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Shalateen: The hunt for truths in a far-off town

The air was thick inside the small apartment as a rusty ceiling fan revolved sluggishly. We were at our hosts'…
Shalateen: The long drive down
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Shalateen: The long drive down

Getting ready for the 12-hour drive from Cairo to the Halayeb triangle is not an easy task, namely because it…
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains
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A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains

When we looked at a map of Egypt, the town of Shalateen and the Halayeb triangle by the Red Sea…
Dahab for your peace of mind
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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
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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
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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…
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