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Stephanie Clifford-Smith finds that accepting help from a stranger comes at a price.
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At the world's oldest tourist destination, Dugald Jellie steps from eternal sunshine into royal crypts and crowded souks.
At the feet of gods
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Bargain battling at the bazaar
Sarah Malik heads into Cairo's markets to sample the local culture and watch the haggling.
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Her owners call MSC Splendida the world's most beautiful ship. Rob Dunlop investigates the claim.
Cruising the Nile on the cheap
Exploring the Nile in downtown Cairo comes with volume control, writes Belinda Jackson.
Best of travel in 2009: castles to cuisine
Discover the places and innovations across the globe that have made their mark in the past year.
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Nothing prepares you for the size and greatness of this captivating place. Sites such as Luxor's Karnak temple; the sand-swept tombs of the Valley of the Dead; Abu Simbel or the Great Pyramids are awe-inspiring. But you can also dine like pharaohs on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea after a day's snorkelling on the blue hole; or investigate its history in the fascinating museums of Cairo.
