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a room on the roof, please

Sat, 23 May 2009 | By houdyman | Views [1225] | Comments [1]

arriving back in Cairo to complete our Indian visas we finally hooked up with Jessica's friend from Florence, Nardine. She is Egyptian, her fiancee Karem and their friends. They took us on the town and to different famous locations around Cairo. ... Read more >

Tags: amman, aqaba, mt sinai, petra, wadi rum

Nuweiba Chill

Sat, 21 May 2011 | By divebunnie | Views [998]

This week, we decided that a couple of days' chilling out on the beach, back to basics, in Nuweiba was on the cards. Well... it was my birthday, so rather than spending it working, as usual, we decided to turn it into a weekend getaway, and head out ... Read more >

Tags: beach, nuweiba, sharm el sheikh

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

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 | By veronica | Views [658] | 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

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Football. It's just a game

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By zita_whalley | Views [608] | Scholarship Entry

The setting sun leaks a soft pink into the skyline. The thunderous noise from the sea of red, white and black painted faces, contorted with excitement and fever, rumbles across the stadium. Flags are waved high in the air as novelty horns are blown and ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Cool Water, Scorched Earth

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 | By coffeedrop | Views [590]

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 [493]

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 >

Your Backyard - Bamboo little restaurant

Mon, 4 Nov 2013 | By bamboo | Views [480] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am an amateur movie maker, I started by writting scripts for short movies & short animations. With the help of some friends and a simple semi pro camera I was able to make a short film and make it to the finalists of the Arabic version of the international ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Film Scholarships 2013

A Short Cultural City Break in Cairo

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 | By steve_and_emma | Views [442]

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 >