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Sandboarding in Egypt

Sandboarding in Egypt

One thing Egypt isn’t short of is sand. Like several other areas of the world, Egypt hasn’t been slow in making the best use of this commodity either. Sandboarding – aka dry surfing or hot snowboarding – is a growing …

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Sharm el Sheikh Nightlife

If you’re looking for some night time excitement, Sharm el-Sheikh won’t disappoint. It has its fair share of bars and clubs. Of course all of the hotels will have entertainment, but if you want to dance the night away then …

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Is Egypt Safe to Travel to? August 2012 Update

November 2012 Update here It seems to have gone a little quiet on the Egypt front recently, especially with events in other parts of the Middle East and northern Africa taking over the headlines. But there is still some confusion …

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Egypt within Popular Music

“Eternity was in our lips and yes, bliss in our brows bent” said William Shakespeare in his 1623 tragedy Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt, well more specifically romantic notions of its ancient past, has always leant itself to reference and tales …

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Your complete guide to holidaying in Egypt

The exotic appeal of Egyptian holidays shows no sign of slowing down. Here are some tips about preparing for and enjoying your visit to this magical North African country: Visas No Visa needed for tourist destinations like Sharm El Sheikh …

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Getting acquainted with Ancient Egyptian Gods

The first great civilisation, the Ancient Egyptians were pioneering in many of their practices and discoveries and, like many civilisations, used gods as a means of understanding the cosmos. These deities all came with mythical back stories that helped shape …

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Introducing Sharm el- Sheikh

The Red Sea’s number one tourist destination, Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian city for the tourist looking to exploit the area’s hot weather and calm waters rather than the country’s ancient civilisation. Why Sharm el-Sheikh? Formerly a port, Sharm is …

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Five Things to do in Cairo

The biggest city in Africa and the Arab world, Cairo can be quite a daunting place for the tourist. With nearly 7 million people living in the city and a further 10 million in the metropolitan area, the city is …