For the last eleven years in Egypt, independent travel to places like Abydos or Denderah was forbidden by the government. Numerous cities could only be visited by tourists who traveled together in armed convoys. Happily this decade-long restriction ... Read more…
A new perspective on Egyptian Tourism
Once again, Egypt has been in recent news; this time for an attack in the Sinai that has absolutely nothing to do with tourism, but is reported as yet another reason… Read more…
Stories from Egypt: Visiting the Carpet School
This is an excerpt from the book I am writing, working title: Travels Through Egypt (and yes, I am taking suggestions for names!!): The next stop is one of the… Read more…
Should I Still Travel To ____? Taking Trips During Civil Unrest
Don't listen to your family, your friends, or your co-workers. Unless they do more than just watch the news (and even then, sometimes) they are likely just saying the same fear-based things they hear on television. And when was the last time they took an international trip? They're your dreams, not theirs.
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African Adventures: Eco Safari to Thula Thula
This week's blog is a guest posting from Barbara Wiseman, President of The Earth Organization. She has been to South Africa on their Eco Safari and experienced it up close… Read more…