Doesn’t Syria look warm and inviting in this vintage Middle East travel poster? It was an alluring destination. Now Syria is the most war-torn place on the planet. Syria used to be: Sophisticated Culturally and religiously diverse Had four international airports A popular destination for ancient monuments A revered place of learning Arabic, particularly Famous forContinue reading “Middle East travel before the madness”
Tag Archives: Egypt
We’re travel culture vultures, sort of
When Australians travel they like to become culture vultures. Up to a point. Because many still prefer English-speaking countries, a new survey reveals.
Cairo blogger’s opinion on travel safety in Egypt
A young Cairene blogger gives her opinion on how safe it is to travel to Egypt. Last week we featured a story on travel company Cox & Kings boss Steve Reynolds, who says after a recent holiday there with his family, that Egypt is open for business.
Come back to Egypt, pleads travel boss
Despite ongoing unrest, Cox & Kings CEO Steve Reynolds has pleaded with Australian travellers to return to Egypt, saying it is no more risky than the UK.
Travel deals: Bali, Egypt, Fiji, Norway, Russia
With economic crises making much of the world’s economies wobbly, getting the best travel deals has never been more important. Here’s some of the best.
New life for Murder on the Nile hotel
The world’s best-selling crime writer Agatha Christie wrote Murder on the Nile while living at The Old Cataract Hotel in Egypt. It’s just had a big facelift.
Travel deals: China, Egypt, India and a cool cruise
Where in the world do you want to go? Here is Taste for Travel’s regular list of best deals.
Tourists beckoned back to Egypt
Tourists are being encouraged to go back to Egypt, even though the political situation is far from settled following the ouster of president Hosni Mubarak.
