Egypt
The South African (Melinda Varley)
Many thanks to Diane for sending me this link.
See the above page for the full story.
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Egypt
Travel: A step back in time
The South African (Melinda Varley)
Many thanks to Diane for sending me this link.
Egypt is a popular destination for travellers, offering world class diving conditions, heaps of visual history and action packed adventure.
There are many tour operators hosting guided tours of the Egypt – often a good choice when there is so much to do and see. MELINDA VARLEY soaked up some of the history and unsolved mysteries, which continue to amaze.
FOR those intrepid travellers thinking of touring Egypt but are concerned by the travel warnings, they should note that there are special police in place for the protection of tourists. But, as with other countries in the region, it is best to always consider and respect the local customs.
Egypt is a very religious, Arabic country rich with culture, history and life. Many of us first learn about the nation in school, perhaps more than any other ancient civilisation. This, and the fact that such an early civilisation is preserved for us to see up close encourages so many people to visit the country.
From the moment you arrive at the airport you do feel a sense of misplacement, as though you have stepped into not just a different country but a different world. Even if, like me, you have been fascinated by Egypt and how it was established in a different age, you will still feel a little overwhelmed, and so you should be.
See the above page for the full story.
- More Re Cairo Protests
If anyone is daft enough to be sight-seeing in Cairo at the moment, the latest and most unsurprising news from the BBC is that access to the pyramids at Giza has been closed by the military. Travel news for British travellers, also from the BBC is that...
- Travel: Spiritual Tours To Egypt
Yahoo News The Houston area is a departure city of choice for boutique spiritual tours to Egypt, a trend rising nationally as well, as one in four US travelers indicates an interest in taking a spiritual trip. A growing segment of the population is seeking...
- Alexandria Groomed For International Tourism
The Egyptian Gazette (Salah Attia) N.B. the story on this URL will expire in the next few days. It is always difficult to shed light on the admirable tourist products and landmarks in Alexandria, which is the highlight of the hybrid of cultures, different...
- Exhibition: Asian, American Tour For Egypt's Sunken Antiquities
Egypt State Information Service Minister of Culture, Farouq Hosni, said on Thursday 3/7/2008 that it has been decided to move the Egyptian sunken antiquities exhibition to take a tour in Japan and the United States. This comes after the great success...
- Travel: Cruising The Nile By Felucca
The Star Online (Revathi Murugappan) Instead of taking a five-star cruise on the Nile, try the felucca. For a long time in the past, travelling in Egypt meant sailing the Nile since the world’s longest river was the main transport corridor. The river...