Bargain battling at the bazaar
Sarah Malik heads into Cairo's markets to sample the local culture and watch the haggling.
'World's most beautiful' ship: is it the fairest of all?
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.
Winter Palace at Luxor, Egypt review: Indolence on the Nile
Dugald Jellie finds ancient Egypt is no match for imperial luxury.
Sacred sites still drawing in spiritualists
The Great Pyramid of Giza was one of the ancient wonders of the world, and even most travellers today would not consider a trip to Egypt complete without seeing the pyramids.
Travellers don't mean to be rude, but they are
Many Australian travellers don't mean to be rude, but when they don't do their research they run the risk of being unwittingly offensive.
Pursuits of passion
Be it saving bears, unearthing ruins or chasing miracles, special-interest tours get you to the heart of the action.
Search pagination
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.
