Destination: Egypt

Do I exist?

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By theplanetisoneplace | Views [146] | Scholarship Entry

Looking at the window, the reflection of my face was ambiguously dusky surrounded by lights, the others’ faces, one by one passing, and the images of chaos. It was a very deep moment that every detail was telling a story. Such emotions occur when traveling ... Read more >

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Wonder girl

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By wondergirl | Views [118] | Scholarship Entry

Wonder girl Fourteen hours by train made me realized that I choose right heading to a unique and isolated place to start writing my next book. I always wanted to go there. I call it "the land of melted chocolate". Their words were so sweet like nice ... Read more >

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agreat place called london

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By josseph_nabil19 | Views [135]

The first thing I learned about moving through London was how to use the tube.  “Mind the gap.  Mind the gap,” said the melodic electronic voice of an English gentleman.  “Mind the gap.”  The key phrase I heard ... Read more >

A Performance Beneath the Red Sea

Mon, 12 May 2014 | By annacharters | Views [214] | Scholarship Entry

The whirring of the boat's motor, the sound of the waves and the crew calling to each other. It all becomes muted, as slowly, so slowly, we begin our descent under the waves. It's going to be a deep dive today, at least 30m, but that's the best place ... Read more >

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Land of gold

Sun, 11 May 2014 | By endless-memories | Views [201] | Scholarship Entry

On my way to the Egyptian Nuba area or land of gold As they call it there, in a company of my Nubian friend Hmza to attend a wedding of his relatives. Nuba is located on the borders of Sudan. I saw the high dam , which was originally the home of the Nubians ... Read more >

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Photos: Egypt

Sun, 11 May 2014 | By voyage_voyage | Photo Gallery

Photos: Where I've been

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By nouraelatreby | Photo Gallery

Saint Catherine

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By nouraelatreby | Views [136] | Scholarship Entry

I felt the pebbles under my feet, it was stupid of me to wear sneakers with such thin soles, there was nothing but darkness ahead and the little circular spots of light from our torches shattered here and there all over the mountain, a group of guys passed ... Read more >

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An act of kindness

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By faridahhelmy | Views [136] | Scholarship Entry

It was just one day. One day that made my whole trip memorable. One day that has changed me forever as a person. I was in Aswan in Egypt with my family. The sun was still shining. We lost our way and we couldn't go back to our hotel. I was just 12 years ... Read more >

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Photos: Lonly

Fri, 9 May 2014 | By my_sweet_days | Photo Gallery

Photos: Egypt

Fri, 9 May 2014 | By tinyspirit | Photo Gallery

One Bus, Two Camels and a Marriage Proposal

Fri, 9 May 2014 | By lifeswanderlust | Views [932]

I visited Egypt in the year prior to the Egyptian Revolution, or the the Lotus Revolution, that took place in 2011. Even then the tourist hotels had tall walls, security and wired fences. This was my first solo trip and I was anxious to see the pyramids ... Read more >

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The unread letter

Fri, 9 May 2014 | By writeyourheartaway | Views [117] | Scholarship Entry

Dearest Friend, You were there holding me, flashing that killer smile of yours, filling me with serenity and courage to move on, that is how I will remember you forever and always. It was the 28th of January when you insisted that we join the millions ... Read more >

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My First Time: Egypt

Fri, 9 May 2014 | By hannahhawkins | Views [154] | Scholarship Entry

The first time I left the Motherland, I went to Egypt. I went with three close friends when I was 19, and all of us agreed never to speak of several aspects of the journey ever again. But for the speakable part, I'll let you in: One word to sum up my ... Read more >

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DREAM

Thu, 8 May 2014 | By el2ahwa | Views [144] | Scholarship Entry

I’ll never forget that day when i was nothing but just a little kid sitting next to his father at a public cafe, and for those who do think that a cafe is just a place to sit down and have a drink I’m sorry to say that you guys are wrong because the idea ... Read more >

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