Climbing Mount Sinai

Climbing Mount Sinai.

Sunrise at Abu Simbel Temple

Today marks the celebrated bi-annual event of Abu Simbel Miracle of the Sun. On this day, the sun shines on one axis with the sanctuary of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel illuminating only three of the four statures in there. Here is a description and a couple of images of the Temple. The Great …

Cairo Blind Orchestra

This impressive orchestra is all women and all blind. I was impressed with their ability to play music and follow their conductor. they did not make it to Cairo Opera House, but I'm sure they will hit the Opera soon... Enjoy.

Unique Experience in Egypt

I had a very unique encounter few years ago while guiding a group of American tourists. We were walking through a field in the southern part of Egypt where we met a young farmer. He must have been in his early thirties, dressed in a torn old galabya, local gown like dress for men, and …

Norway Minister of Culture

The example below is what we really should look at with an insightful look. The new Minister of Culture of Norway is a Muslim woman aged 29 years old. Norway is a developed country and very prosperous. We hardly hear of any serious domestic problems there and if it wasn't for the killing of campers …

Message to Bill O’Rielly

Mr. O'Rielly had called for American Tourists to boycott Egypt. The call was radical to me and the reaction is no different than the thugs who tried attacking the US Embassy in Cairo. It is a shame that all what Americans would see at this stage is the attack on the US Embassy with no …

New Travel Trend

The travel industry is a robost changing industry and to many people travel trends is a way of life. In our continuing efforts of searching and tackling new travel trends, here is an article on our most recent work. This is part of our Director of Marketing, Dr. Manal Kelig, on a new travel trend, …

Testimony of a Traveler

Dear all, A very good friend had shared with me a little article that i thought it is important to share with you all. Peter is a frequent visitor to Egypt. Peter's article  describes the current spirit of Egyptians towards travelers, specially from USA. Cheers....

Travelling to Egypt

I'm sure you have seen the current events in Cairo. i will try to answer the question, Would this affect my travels to Egypt? Well, it will certainly do. but how exactly would that happen, read on....I'm a tour operator in Egypt, so it is in my interest to tell you, YOU ARE SAFE, JUST …

Egypt Elections 2011 – Results Review

Some results are finally announced officially. This is not a detailed analysis for the first phase, its just a quick look and some thoughts. I think all the world know about the islamists and fundamentalists run for the parliament. It is scaring the world and us egyptians. Here is why; Freedom and justice party: this …