Articles found in: Egypt

Cruise The Nile With Abercrombie & Kent

Published on June 10, 2014

As part of her journey in Egypt, travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley Ferro was taken on a luxury cruise on The Nile by USTOA member Abercrombie & Kent, a highlight of her experience. The vessels are equipped with an ever-accommodating staff as well as modern amenities, chic design and floor-to-ceiling windows […]

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Local Food Experiences in Cairo

Published on June 3, 2014

by Alison Cornford-Matheson, AFAR Ambassador For me, there’s no better way to explore a country’s culture than to explore its food scene. Wherever you travel in the world, you can find passionate foodies, and Egypt is no exception. While visiting Cairo with Abercrombie & Kent tours, I had two food experiences that left me feeling […]

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Meeting with a local taxi. Image: Kelley Ferro

The Egypt Experience

Published on May 27, 2014

by Kelley Ferro When the travel bug hits and I daydream about about traveling to far off lands, one of the first images to pop in my head has always been the temples and pyramids of Egypt. Ancient Egypt was not only intricate, advanced, and impressive, it’s one of the few historic cultures that still […]

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Living Like a Local In Egypt

Published on May 19, 2014

by Alison Cornford-Matheson, AFAR Ambassador There is a myth that group travel sets you apart from local experiences. Tucked away in air-conditioned buses and luxury hotels, travellers are distanced from the country they are visiting. However, on my recent tour of Egypt with Abercrombie & Kent, coming in contact with passionate locals was one of […]

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Destinations of Endless Rediscovery: South Africa and Egypt

Published on May 12, 2014

by Anita Mendiratta, CNN Consultant and International Tourism Strategist “Have you ever been to South Africa?” “Yes, I was there in the early 1990s.” “But then you have not been to South Africa.” It is a familiar exchange. The response is often given to people who have not visited South Africa since 1994 – the […]

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