Destination: Egypt

Exploring Egypt

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 | By adamkel | Views [9254] | 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

Cool Water, Scorched Earth

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By jreuter | Views [3127]

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, sipping ... Read more >

Tags: relaxation

Eid Said!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 | By divebunnie | Views [1450]

"Eid Said, Eid Mubarak" or "Happy Eid" whichever you prefer. So the holy month of Ramadan has come to an end, and my local friends and colleagues are in a celebratory mood. And this year I feel brings all the more cause for celebration.... Read more >

Tags: egypt, eid, ramadan

The Pyramids by camel and horseback

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 | By cherylb | Views [1137]

Cairo far exceeded our expectations. After reading many bad reports on Tripadvisor about taxi rip offs, theft from hotels, being hassled by purveyors of fine goods, I was a bit trepidatious... but we had an amazing experience! Our hotel room had ... Read more >

Tags: cairo, egypt, pyramids

Egypt - Part One

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 | By jamie_candice | Views [1072] | Comments [2]

Before reading all: Get a cup of coffee/tea and make yourself comfortable. EGYPT - WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE! We arrived for our tour first night and met this guy from Townsville Tim and had a chat with him...ended up being a really good mate by the ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

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 >

Flying the nest

Tue, 6 May 2014 | By | Views [283] | Scholarship Entry

The first time I stepped off a plane, I could not be prepared for the mass of emotion accompanying the claustrophobically hot Egyptian wall of air which hit me in the face. It was as if both of them had been building up for the past 16 years, ready to ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Mexican Taxi Stand-Off

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 | By eastbound | Views [281]

Day 9 – SAT - 22/9/12 – Wadi Rum, Jordan : Dahab, Egypt via Eilat, Israel and Taba, Egypt borders.   After a staple Middle East breakfast of boiled eggs, pita, marmalade, juice and fruit we headed off to cross the desert in the ... Read more >

The Romantic Pharaoh

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By | Views [222] | Scholarship Entry

In the middle of the River Nile, going to The Nubian Village in Aswan, the captain stopped the boat, and started to shake it to right and left in a crazy way! We knew it was a punishment to force the boys to step down the roof, and stop dancing, and they ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

In each life there are important day to remember

Wed, 14 May 2014 | By | Views [178] | Scholarship Entry

I wake up this day , it was an entirely inexplicable feeling . the sun rise touch my face while i am looking from the teens floor to the pretty of evil tower , i remembered the past 5 years when all people told me i can't success , i remembered when my ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Gallery: Egypt

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 | By hpsauce | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Egypt

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 | By rose_babic | Photo Gallery

Eyesight

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Every day I am busy with exploring my creativity in the world of art. This opportunity would be the chance that helps me out. I am a person that likes to learn and is't afraid of adventure
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

Photos: My Scholarship entry - EGYPTION beginner photographer

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 | By seada | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: travel photography scholarship 2012

Photos: hillmy

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 | By hillmy | Photo Gallery