Egypt

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ancient Egyptian history is a long and complex one with more than 3,000 years of details. Throughout these 3,000 years, ancient Egyptians lived under about 30 dynasties, with each dynasty being based on the lineage of the kings/pharaohs. Throughout all these years, the “country” experienced many changes, some being very drastic. The land began as […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Desert camping is the almost inevitable corollary of desert motoring. Life under canvas in the pure clear air of the desert has always had a particular fascination for visitors to Egypt and a stay of any length in the country almost invariably included a few days camping out under the stars. The last few years

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dahab has a long history of luring travellers – and trapping them for days or weeks on end – with its cheap ocean-side camps, golden beaches and rugged mountain backdrop. In recent years Dahab has expanded beyond its humble origins, and now boasts a smooth fusion of hippie mellowness and resort chic. The banana pancakes,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Taba, “The gateway to Sinai” is a beautiful, fast growing resort 75 km north of Nuweiba. Well known for its charming bays and coastline, tourism has blossomed recently with the opening of its International Airport, which has direct flights from many parts of Europe. The 12th century fortress of Saladin on Pharaoh’s Island is a

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh are famous for two things – sun and fun. Located on the tip of the Sinai peninsula and framed by the barren Sinai desert and iridescent Red Sea waters, this vibrant resort has everything sun- and fun-seekers could possibly want. As the best-known spot on the Red Sea Riviera, it’s

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The modern town of Luxor is the site of the famous city of Thebes, (Waste in ancient Egyptian) the city of a hundred gates. It was the capital of Egypt from the 12th dynasty (1991 BC) and reached its zenith during the New Kingdom. It was from here that Thutmose III planned his campaigns, Akenaten