Archive for February, 2004

Egypt: Tales of the Unexpected, Part II – Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Aoife Hegarty saw no possible harm coming from a l

Egypt: Tales of the Unexpected, Part I

'Saddam Hussein changed my life,' the camp manager

Author Bio – Kinga Freespirit

Round The World by Bike: Northern Ethiopia to Addis Ababa (March-April 2002)

In Ethiopia, Al is no longer a person, he is a mobile cash point. Something has gone seriously wrong somewhere and Al thinks foreign aid may be the cause.

Round The World by Bike: Khartoum, Sudan to Ethiopia (March 2002)

The heat is a real drag, but Al has crossed Africa's largest nation and learned so much. The Sudanese are the kindest, most cheerful, most hospitable and welcoming people that he has ever met.

Round The World by Bike: Aswan, Egypt to Khartoum, Sudan (1 March 2002)

Pushing his bike through the desert sands following a track that's barely there is not the most glamourous thing, but Al is happy to have made it to Khartoum.

Round The World by Bike: Egypt: Cairo to Aswan (1 February 2002)

8434.4km on a rattling bike cobbled back together with string and a teaspoon. Five months and three days of slog, sweat and lots of tears all come to naught as the police order Al to take a ride on a

Round The World by Bike: Amman to Cairo: (14 January 2002)

After meeting up with two friends over Christmas, Al has rediscovered laughter. He's found the strength he needs to get all the way to Cape Town.

Round the World by Bike: Syria to Amman, Jordan (10 December 2001)

The British Consulate warned against travelling in Syria. After Al's experiences there, they must be trying to keep it a secret for themselves.

Mexico to the USA (February 2004) – Mexico and the United States

While observing Mexico City as a sprawling mess, Al actually enjoyed his time there. With so many people living their lives at typical Latino high volume there is tremendous energy to the city and ine