War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East Posted by By Christine Chung November 30, 2023Posted inAirlines and Airplanes, Cairo (Egypt), Egypt, Israel, Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Jordan, Middle East, Travel, Travel and Vacations Amid security concerns brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict, international travel has shuddered to a halt in Israel and is falling in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through Posted by By Hussein Omar and Simon Watson March 15, 2023Posted inCairo (Egypt), Culture, Design, Historic Buildings and Sites, Interior Design and Furnishings, Monuments and Memorials (Structures), Restoration and Renovation A couple has restored and reimagined a nearly decimated building as a home and a cultural hub, revealing the complexity of the city’s past.
A Refreshing Look at Egypt’s Ancient Pyramids Posted by By Tanveer Badal July 4, 2022Posted inCairo (Egypt), Dust and Sand Storms, Egypt, Egyptian Civilization, Giza (Egypt), Photography, Pyramids, Rain, Travel, Travel and Vacations A downpour, a dust storm and an encounter with a lively dig team offered a photographer a new perspective on the country’s celebrated tombs.