Siwa
Siwa oasis fire extinguished, authorities say
Egypt
February 29, 2012
Siwa oasis fire extinguished, authorities say
A fire that broke out in Siwa area farms Tuesday has been completely extinguished, Egypt’s western regional military commander said…
Year Ender: Egyptian tourism recap and local destinations covered
Life & Style
December 31, 2010
Year Ender: Egyptian tourism recap and local destinations covered
Egyptian Tourism Minister Zuhair Garranah on Wednesday announced before parliament Egypt's projected tourist bookings in 2011 have fallen by roughly…
Siwa: An odyssey of culture and sand
Life & Style
November 22, 2010
Siwa: An odyssey of culture and sand
Wilfred Jennings-Bramly, who journeyed to Siwa in 1896, wrote that the oasis “cannot be said to have fallen from its…
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa
Life & Style
September 8, 2010
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa
Siwa, Egypt's vast and isolated western oasis, is not exactly known for its cool summers. Average highs for August and…
A Siwan sojourn
Life & Style
November 15, 2009
A Siwan sojourn
Many years ago, my wife and I strapped on our backpacks and set off for a trip around the world.…
Officially endangered
Archaeology
October 22, 2009
Officially endangered
An ancient ceramic mosque and one of the first modern eco-friendly villages are falling apart.This week the World Heritage Fund…