As visitors slowly return to Egypt after years of political instability and unrest, Keith Drew traces the history of Cairo , the largest city in the Arab world.
As visitors slowly return to Egypt after years of political instability and unrest, Keith Drew traces the history of Cairo , the largest city in the Arab world.
River cruises are soaring in popularity. They are becoming a new luxury tipple for those looking for a more intimate cruising experience on a smaller vessel. UNIWORLD is one of the leading boutique river cruise companies specializing in all-inclusive vacations. From classic routes such as The Danube and The Rhine to jungle adventures on the Peruvian Amazon, the cruise line offers exciting itineraries across the globe, with new offerings added throughout the year. One of their most extravagant trips is the Death on the Nile (without the murder) Splendors of Egypt and the Nile Cruise.
Travelers don’t tend to linger in Cairo once they’ve seen the sights — the city can be notoriously tricky to navigate. But a new collection of serviced apartments from the team behind the luxurious Set Nefru dahabiya boat on the Nile, as well as Al Moudira, a charming hotel in the southern city of Luxor, is giving visitors a reason to stick around.
In a part of Cairo known as the Garbage City, Magada Bamy’s hands move so swiftly that they nearly blur as she sifts through a bag of trash. “Grade A, grade B,” she mutters to herself, placing the plastic into piles based on thickness. Bamy, a middle-aged woman with a stern face framed by a bright-orange headscarf, sits on her doorstep as she half watches her grandchildren playing amongst the towers of trash filling the street. The youngest pulls a pair of swimming goggles out of a pile and puts them on, making the other children giggle.
This summer, embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s architectural marvels, historical sites, cultural treasures and beach adventures with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. From the ancient 5000-year-old pyramids in Cairo, Mediterranean shores in Alexandria, and the Red Sea adventures in Sharm El Sheikh, Four Seasons Egypt properties invite guests to explore this iconic destination in luxury.
Rixos Hotels Egypt’s expansion include the Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh.
Uber is launching a shuttle service in the U.S. for transportation to airports, concert venues, and sporting events.
Longtime food writer Priya Krishna’s latest offering is a very different kind of cookbook. Aimed at kids ages 8 to 11, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids is a collection of recipes organized by some of the countries Krishna was able to visit in her own childhood thanks to her mother’s career in the travel industry. “Every country starts with a little narrative from my younger self about my experiences of the countries, and I mined my old diaries to get a lot of that content,” she says.
Egypt is a land of ancient wonders and incredible culture, and it’s quickly becoming a popular destination for travelers of all kinds — check out new developments, quick figures and some important information on traveling to Egypt this year.
Outbound travel from China to the Middle East reached pre-pandemic levels during the Chinese New Year period, according to data firm ForwardKeys.
A dream trip to Egypt ended up a nightmare for one French tourist after she was falsely accused of trying to smuggle an antiquity home as a souvenir.
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Unforgettable history lessons, cultural connections and precious family time are just some of the reasons to consider a big trip in 2024. Stretch your children’s imaginations with these meaningful getaways, mixing nature time with once-in-a-lifetime city breaks, unique accommodations and long-distance rail travel. It might just change the way your family looks at the world.
Taking your first solo trip is a rite of passage for a traveler. It gives you a chance to step outside of your comfort zone, deepen your sense of empowerment and independence, and spend your time exactly how you want.
When you think of a cruise vacation, you probably imagine sailing the tropical waters of the Caribbean, or navigating around the Greek islands. Your brain likely isn’t conjuring images of the sandswept deserts of Saudi Arabia. But Saudi Arabia strives to make itself more attractive for international tourism — making the process of getting a visa very easy, and establishing tourism-specific destinations like NEOM and AlUla. And thanks to its efforts, it’s become a desirable new destination for Red Sea cruises. Since the first cruise to Saudi Arabia in January 2022, sailings to the kingdom have multiplied. Right now Jeddah is the country’s main cruise port, though as tourism development continues throughout the region, more ports are likely to open. Whether you’re a cruise enthusiast or a newbie, now’s the time to consider a Saudi Arabia cruise.
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Home to 23 million people, magical and maddening Cairo is the largest urban area in Africa and the Middle East.
Cairo is a magnet for travelers on a budget, and many of the capital’s attractions are free or cheap to visit – paying just $11 gets you entry to the Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar expressed his profound appreciation to the Government of Egypt for hosting ICAO’s MID Regional Office for the past seven decades.
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