Head to Christmas Island to celebrate the New Year ahead of the rest of the world, watch the stars fade over the Sahara desert as 2011 comes to a close or dive to the depths of the ocean for a truly other-worldly experience… Whichever you choose, these 10 suggestions are sure to trump the average New Year's Eve party.
When traveling to Egypt, most people only go to visit the pyramids and other historical temples. A trip to the White Desert will not only give you a glimpse of the country's rich history, you will actually feel like you are stepping back in time.
Derek William Bland had only stepped out the door of the airport, when he saw Egypt as already chaotically adventurous and frustratingly fantastic - the start of his great crusade across the Middle East.
Kuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c
The Basics City Name: Cairo Where is it located?: Cairo hugs the fertile Nile river on the Suez Canal in northern Egypt. Why do people go there?: If you weren’t paying too much attention in history class, Egypt is perhaps home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world – and has the most [...]