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The sleeping train from Cairo to Luxor is a long but comfortable option
27 Apr 2012
The Sleeper Train
In a hurry to get to Luxor or Aswan from Cairo? Flying is the fastest option. If saving money is a priority, take the bus or the regular train. But if you believe that when traveling, the journey is just as important as the destination...
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24 Apr 2012
Stuck in Heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
The ongoing petrol crisis in Egypt left its impact this Easter/Sham al-Nessim holiday on Sinai- and South-bound holiday travelers, who were left stranded in (or on route to) their holiday destinations, when petrol stations reportedly dried...
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22 Apr 2012
Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
After a protracted peaceful period of time, Lebanon has recently become a tourist magnet, recommended by the New York Times as the first place to visit among 44 best destinations worldwide. Besides its well-known, vibrating nightlife,...
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<p>El-Agami beach, Alexandria, June 9th, 2010.</p>
05 Apr 2012
Easter break getaways
With the Easter holidays approaching, it is the perfect time to break the cycle of routine and take a short break whether in or out of the capital. Egypt Independent offers different gateways to enjoy the sun and spring breezes on the...
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18 Mar 2012
Out with the old: Fighting for history in Yerevan
Deserted Soviet factories and trilingual fruit vendors dotted the road leaving Georgia for Armenia. Cliff-hugging routes overlooking dramatic gorges and medieval churches appeared out of snow-filled air. By the time we reached Yerevan,...
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14 Mar 2012
In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
Blessed with wide beaches, beautiful parks, delicious, eclectic cuisine and great outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia is well worth the trip for the adventurous traveler. The words “Sydney” and “budget” don’...
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11 Mar 2012
Memorializing the 'grand hotels' of Egypt
In “Grand Hotels of Egypt: In the Golden Age of Travel,” Andrew Humphreys gives a detailed history of the flourishing Egyptian travel industry between the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries, told through the hotels that...
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06 Mar 2012
The Alexandrian fisherman
In the purple sunset light of the the Bahari port of Alexandria, fishermen start to walk around the big boats and feluccas moored next to the fish market. Nets and other fishing gear are scattered everywhere while other smaller crafts...
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01 Mar 2012
Six hours in Amsterdam: The best of three worlds
I never thought of a six-hour layover as a good thing. But when this long layover in Amsterdam gave me the chance to take a quick tour of the gorgeous city, it turned out to be the highlight of my trip. Amsterdam is one of those places...
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Sound and Light Show few minutes prior to Earth Hour. The highly visible show stalled for one hour on Earth Hour Day, March 27, 2010. Egypt is among 92 countries participating in an Earth Hour global initiative which calls for turning lights off as a token of concern for climate change.
22 Feb 2012
Egypt looks to India to boost struggling tourism market
As the country’s tourism sector strives to get back on its feet following the popular uprising that led to Hosni Mubarak’s downfall last year, the Egyptian Tourism Authority is planning to kick off a major promotional campaign...
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