Egypt Travel Articles

Moroccan Hammam – at a Cairo Spa

It took Tiffany Jean Barnett four years of living in Cairo before trying a Turkish bath. Now she'll be back more often.

The Old Bizarre in Cairo – Cairo, Egypt

Pete Day recollects his trip to Cairo in 1979.

Cairo Travel Facts

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 [...]

Egypt Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Egypt Where is it?: Egypt lies in northern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. Why do people go here?: Travelers visit Egypt for visiting the amazing archeological sites, such as the Pyramids at Giza and many of the temples in Luxor and Karnak. What are the main entry points?: Generally travelers fly into [...]

Japanese Strategies for Climbing the Great Pyramids

Through the wisdom of Japanese backpackers, David

Egypt: Tales of the Unexpected, Part I

'Saddam Hussein changed my life,' the camp manager

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

Aoife Hegarty saw no possible harm coming from a l

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: 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: 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.