Last week a new ancient site opened to the public in Egypt--a temple of the crocodile god Sobek.
Medinet Madi is located in Egypt's Faiyum region, a fertile area around a lake at the end of a branch of the Nile called Bahr Yusuf ("The River of Joseph").
The temple ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Egypt's newest public wonder: the temple of the crocodile god
Last week a new ancient site opened to the public in Egypt--a temple of the crocodile god Sobek.
Medinet Madi is located in Egypt's Faiyum region, a fertile area around a lake at the end of a branch of the Nile called Bahr Yusuf ("The River of Joseph").
The temple ...Ancient art stolen from Egyptian Museum recovered by police
Egyptian police have recovered four stolen statues, two of which were taken from Cairo's Egyptian Museum, Ahram Online reported.
Two of the statues were among several items that went missing when rioters broke into the Egyptian Museum. The other two were apparently looted ...Oxford's Ashmolean museum improving its world-class Egyptian galleries
The famous Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology in Oxford, England, reopened in 2009 after a £61 million ($101 million) makeover. The redesigned space is more open and airy, with more natural light and windows between exhibitions. Floorspace was doubled in size ...Travel caution urged but experiences await, who to turn to?
There is a lot to be said about experience when it comes to traveling. If we have been some place a number of times, that previous experience can add a valuable filter to what we see in video and print reports when events occur around the globe. Government-issued ...Travel caution urged but experiences await, what to do?
Troubling events around the world can often bring official alerts and warnings against travel to protect us from harm. Savvy travelers know to pay attention to those words of caution, but not let them define their adventures. Connecting with experienced travelers can bring ...Travelers return to Egypt, slowly
Two months after Egypt defined what political unrest can do to travel, a new Egypt wants travelers back. Earlier this month, with a bright democratic future in the works, Egypt announced a travel recovery plan in the tourism-dependent country. As concerns that a ...Reflections on Revolution - A photographer's travels through the Arab tumult
"May you live in interesting times" is a proverb with an unattributed origin. Most speculate the phrase came from China, some assume its origins to be of 20th century English design, but all agree that the phrase is a curse. We no doubt live in "interesting" times. ...
Travel industry battered by world crises says CNN
A recent report from CNN says that the spate of world crises that have occurred in the first three months of the year has hit the travel industry especially hard. Natural disasters and political unrest have left many travelers rethinking their plans or cancelling trips ...Are you ready for a once in a lifetime cycling holiday?
Pedalers Pub and Grille may sound like a place where you'd stop for some grub after a long day riding your bike, but in actually, its an adventure travel company that specializes in cycling holidays to some of the best destinations on the planet. To celebrate their 25th ...The Arab revolution: the reaction of one Muslim community
For the past few weeks, headlines all over the world have been dominated by the so-called Arab Revolution, a wave of anti-government protests across the Middle East. I'm living in the Ethiopian Muslim community of Harar and locals here are absorbed in the events. Sitting in ...Warnings continue to disrupt travel, cancel plans of many
The State Department today advised Americans not to travel to Yemen and said those in the country should consider leaving today as warnings continue to disrupt travel world-wide.
"The security threat level in Yemen is extremely high due to terrorist activities and ...Egypt back in the tourist business: all ancient sites reopening tomorrow
Egypt's economy was hit pretty hard by the recent political upheaval. More than a million tourists fled the country and much of the nation's industry ground to a halt.
Now things are getting back to some semblance of normalcy and Zahi Hawass, who's still Egyptology's top ...Blogger Justin Delaney
Introducing a new blogger at Gadling, Justin Delaney...
Where was your photo taken:
This photo was taken in Dahab, Egypt on the Red Sea - one of the coolest places I have ever been. Here I am enjoying a well deserved sheesha after climbing Mount Sinai.
Where do you ...The Top Seven Places to See Egyptian Wonders in 2011 (Outside of Egypt)
Although the revolution in Egypt ended rather peacefully with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11, it may be a while before the country appeals to international travelers again.
With its rich heritage and ancient treasures, Egypt tops the list of many ...Egyptian protests reinforce the importance of safety while abroad
Some people run away from danger; others run toward it.
Multimedia journalist Rachel Anderson is one of the latter. She's lived in Egypt for six months and chose to stay after the highly publicized protests prompted an American evacuation. "Nope. Never!" Anderson said ...Tutankhamun statue and other artifacts stolen from Egyptian Museum, Zahi Hawass reports
The Head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, Dr. Zahi Hawass, has posted some sad news on his blog. During the recent political upheaval in Cairo the Egyptian Museum was broken into and some artifacts were stolen. We reported earlier that two mummies were damaged but ...Oil prices and unrest in Egypt: Will they affect travel?
Airlines and Cruise lines have been watching the price of oil for quite some time. Fuel surcharges are unpopular fees and neither wants to add them on again if they can possibly avoid it. Some say fuel surcharges are inevitable and quite possibly the least of our worries.
...Yasi brings destruction to Australia as social media prepares to help
As blizzard conditions strand motorists across the Midwest and chaos in Cairo continues as Mubarak backers and opponents clash, Australia is now feeling the effect of Cyclone Yasi, believed to be their biggest-ever storm. What was a waiting game of "Where exactly will it ...Breaking: Another cruise line drops Egypt, says safety first
Cruise lines are modifying cruise itineraries for ships calling in Egypt and Tunisia, canceling all port calls in these two countries. While unrest/chaos continues in the area, cruise lines are playing it safe by keeping ships and passengers out of harms way.
Costa ...Evacuation of foreigners from Egypt: what you need to know
Rising threats of violence and political unrest in Egypt has prompted many foreign visitors and residents to plan evacuation plans. Our friends over at World Nomads have compiled a highly-useful guide to evacuation procedures for countries like the United States, ...
