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egyptian countryside

 (thumb) Bisindila is a town located 8 hours south of Cairo. Its inhabitants still do not enjoy the luxury of electricity and hot water. It is divorced from the country's political system, and is run by the local "Mukhtar", a man whose family has owned the greater part of the land in Bisindila for four [...]

sharm al-sheikh

Outdoor cafes line the main street (thumb) There is no bigger party scene in Egypt than Sharm al-Sheikh. This international tourist desination is popular with Egyptians and foreigners alike. Bright lights and big crowds, the city comes alive in the evening with a vibrant nightlife. With plenty of restaurants and clubs, the city attracts partygoers from around the world.

Stock Market Shisha

A main road leading to the streets of cafes. (thumb) In a country, and city, known for its rampant corruption, the stock exchange wouldn’t normally be a place where your average citizens head for relaxation. But in downtown Cairo, a stones throw from the city’s Stock Exchange, or Borsa in Arabic, Cairenes chill with shisha (water-pipe) in one hand and tea, coffee [...]

nesima hotel

Hotel staff really pay attention to detail (thumb) Located on the Sinai Peninsula along the Red Sea, Dahab is the perfect retreat for the young backpacker crowd. The resort town has a much more laid back feel to it than the bright lights and crowds of its resort neighbor, Sharm al-Sheikh. Nesima Hotel in particular is a wondeful place to stay that offers its guests the opportunity to create an [...]

hilton hotel

Stunning (thumb) If you're looking for a more upscale (and more expensive) but still quiet and laidback holiday on the Sinai, you can't get much better than the Hilton hotel at Dahab.

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