Deserts cover about 20% of the Earthテ「竄ャ邃「s land surface, and are often thought of as unforgiving environments where it is difficult to survive even a day or two.
Tourists go to Egypt for many reasons. Obviously, there are the classical tours, which visit ancient sites, perhaps even including a few religious monuments. They also go to beaches, or even nature tours, for example.
Despite Egypt's ancient allure, today the country probably attracts more beach vacationers than any other type of tourists. This is because, for many Europeans, the warm Egyptian beaches are both inexpensive and well appointed.
The London 2012 Olympics will begin on July 27th, 2012 in London, England. The Egyptian team will consist of 117 athletes competing in 22 sports. Best of luck to all the competitors and especially the Egyptian team!
The Cairo Opera House will be hosting the Japanese Film Festival, in cooperation with The Japan Foundation's Cairo Office. The festival launches July 5th, and will last until July 14th, and will feature Kurosawa's Masterpieces. For a full lis...
This summer marks the return of the Long Cruise. There are a few cruiseliners that will run the 15 day, 14 night trip sailing the Nile River from Aswan to Cairo, stopping at such sites as Dendera & Abydos and Beni Hassan, as well as all the major...
The Gallery" located in Zamalek, is hosting an exhibition of Egyptian artists surreal paintings. The exhibition, titled "Surrealism, Present Day Cairo", and is taking place from March 24th - April 26th.
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern ; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of...
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With a population of about 23,000, Siwa, the most inaccessible of all Egypt's oasis until very recently, is also one of the most fascinating, lying some 60 feet below sea level..
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Travel To Marsa Alam
Travel Ideas
Only a short time ago, it would seem that most of the accommodations here were tent camps, but even now, many new, excellent resorts have been built. However, for the moment, the primary reason to visit the mainland Red...
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Typical Egyptian Food
Travel Tips
Although Egyptian eating habits may seem erratic, most natives begin the day with a light breakfast of beans (or bean cakes), eggs, and/or pickles, cheeses, and jams. Most families eat their large, starchy lunch around 1...
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