The Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert
Unlike its neighbour the surreal White Desert, the Black Desert is more sedate. Stark in golden yellow sand topped with […]
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Top 5 reasons to skip Hurghada or Sharm and head to Dahab, the “Goa of Egypt”
I have not met anyone who did not like Dahab. Literally meaning “gold” in Arabic, Dahab can be best described […]
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The luxury of Luxor
Luxor is to Egypt, what Agra or Jaipur is to India. It is the crown jewel of the Egyptian tourism […]
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An Edfu morning
A friend of mine recently summed up Edfu as ” the people are hospitable, the sunsets immaculate, the memories everlasting”. […]
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Blue gold colours of the Philae Temple in Aswan
Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses had a vast, elaborately connected network and their mythological stories rival our own Indian ones […]
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The biblical land of St. Katherine of Sinai
Would you believe me if I told you that it snows in Egypt in winter? Most probably not. The truth, […]
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Fayoum, salt lakes, pottery, and whale bones
Fayoum or Al Fayoum as it is officially known is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Cairo. Although […]
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10 things not to do in Egypt
For many travelers, Egypt is one of their dream destinations. The cradle of one of the oldest civilizations lures with […]
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The charming Khan el Khalili market in Cairo
At first sight, the Khan el Khalili market in Cairo looks straight out of the Arabian Nights. Picture this. Thin […]