Destination: Egypt

There are [410] stories and [6004] photos from Egypt

Most Recent | Most Viewed | Most Commented | Most Interesting | Random

Latest stories from Egypt

Exploring Egypt

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 | By adamkel | Views [9251] | Comments [1]

Friday, 23 February, off to Egypt. We will fly out from London Heathrow at 17.25 and arrive in what has been explained to me as ‘the filthiest city in the world’ ; Cairo at 20.45. I am expecting more than filth, I am expecting Cairo to be chaotic, ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Stethoscopes in Ancient Times?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 | By nik_and_leon | Views [2119] | Comments [2]

Loud and Proud Americans. A generalisation that goes many miles, as already seen in Istanbul (The Jube on the Bus). We are at Edfu Temple between Aswan and Luxor, a double temple built in the Greco-Roman dynasty around the birth of Christ. One wing ... Read more >

Tags: jubes

Scams!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By ellij | Views [1066]

Well after surviving the much less developed parts of Africa, maybe I became a little too relaxed arriving in what is in many ways, close to the developed nation of Eygpt - including not just the exploitation of tourist funds but the active process of ... Read more >

A felucca, a village & a wedding

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 | By drmitch | Views [1029]

After a late start we caught our felucca for the next stage of our adventure. This single triangular sail flat decked boat was to be our home & transport for the next two days. We were pleasantly surprised to see how large it was, with soft mattress ... Read more >

Tags: felucca, nile, nubian wedding, sailing

my first rollercoaster

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 | By hpsauce | Views [890]

This is the feeling I had as we careened through the streets of Cairo. The driving style there is similar to Indo, but they don´t even bother putting lines on the highways since they know noone follows them (which i thought was quite efficient). There ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 | By veronica | Views [633] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

“Gosh, a funeral procession!” exclaims my English companion, with typical understatement. The air instantly grows heavy. A hundred men shuffle behind a rickety wooden bier. Inside lies a body shrouded in white linen. “Unusual,” says an Egyptian ... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing, aswan, aswan souk, egyptian revolution, nile river, travel writing scholarship 2011, upper egypt, womens travel in egypt

Cool Water, Scorched Earth

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [586]

One word describes Dahab: Paradisal. And to no surprise, my first intention of only two days here has turned into six, as I have been practically hypnotized by its idyllic, tranquil vibe, and have spent many an hour on pillows by the water side, smoking ... Read more >

watching roads

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 | By haneenshaheen | Views [488]

I've thought that rod could be much marvellous, walking aimless in the streets watching roads is the most amazing thing to do. looking at people faces, listen to the streets music the mixed noises that makes you feel like you are listening to one of ... Read more >

A Short Cultural City Break in Cairo

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 | By steve_and_emma | Views [435]

Emma and I had some time off work in Addis so we were wondering where to go. Flight prices in Africa are pretty expensive even if the distance isn’t that great, so there were not many options which make a financially viable option for a short break ... Read more >

On Chasing your dreams

Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [224] | Scholarship Entry

“How did I end up here?” a question that just kept popping up in my mind like there is nothing else my brain could be busy with! To be honest, it didn’t bother me at all. I kept thinking about what am I doing here? What about the dreams I kept telling ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip