Egypt and North Africa
Cairo, Luxor, Marrakech, the pyramids and Tunisia.
Egypt in January
January is probably the best time to visit Egypt when it comes to the weather. It's nice enough to wear a t-shirt during the early afternoon and cool at night.
Egypt in December
Egypt can be visited pretty much all the time, unless you mind getting a bit friend from June to September. But December is one of those months when it feels like a nice spring in Europe.
Egypt in October
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April. The weather is not scorching hot, but the prices start to increase.
Getting from Cairo to Sharm el Sheikh
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and most likely the entry point in the country if you prefer not to choose a vacation package.
Getting from Cairo to Luxor
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa. Cairo is famous for being the gateway into the Giza Pyramids , for having a wonderfully well preserved medieval Islamic city and…
Things to do in Egypt
ItÂs hard to find someone who hasnÂt been fascinated with the Egyptian history at one point or another during their lives.
Why You Should Add Cairo to Your RTW Trip Itinerary
Travel lovers usually dream of being able to travel nonstop for longer than their two weeks of vacation allow. It's difficult to see all you want to see when you don't have the time to do it.
Tunisia: an underrated destination worth your time
Tunisia is one of the most underrated destinations in the world although European travelers have come here for decades, mostly on tours booked via major travel operators.
Make Marrakech Your First Stop in Morocco
Though some travelers opt to make Morocco a day trip from the south of Spain, spending a day in the harried lanes of Tangier, for a true taste of Morocco, head further inland to the city of…
Getting in Married in Morocco
Many brides and grooms dream of a destination wedding, and what better - or more exotic - place to get married than in Africa.
Camel Trek
Dean Johnston gets more than he bargained for on a camel trek in Morocco. Read This Update
Rules of Travel in Morocco
Dean Johnston gives his tongue-in-cheeck look at the rules of travel in Morocco. Read This Update
Japanese Strategies for Climbing the Great Pyramids
For nearly 5,000 years, the Great Pyramids of Egypt have instilled wonder and awe in mankind.
Travel Tunisian Style: Louage All the Way
By Gerald Schwartz I discovered the fun of travelling by inter-city louage on a trip to Tunisia a few years ago.
Trekking in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains
High in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Lausanne's small mud and rock Berber houses sat above golden, green terraces of wheat.
Egypt: Tales of the Unexpected, Part I
It was a perfect, calm day, with the sun shining on the desert and the Red Sea as I touched down in Egypt for the first time. On arrival, even before leaving the airport, I had caused a stir.