travel
Why do we travel? To think
Life & Style
August 16, 2010
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
Life & Style
July 29, 2010
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
Life & Style
July 19, 2010
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
Life & Style
June 29, 2010
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
Life & Style
May 5, 2010
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
Life & Style
April 27, 2010
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
Life & Style
April 13, 2010
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
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…