Set along the Damietta branch of the Nile, Mansoura is a small university city where history surfaces quietly, meals follow routine, and the pace remains measured.

With a GPS tracker on his back and Guinness rules in place, Egyptian athlete Rady Ahmed is racing Mount Moses, timing every step up Sinai’s most iconic climb.

The service operates three times a week—Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—with a flight time of roughly 3 to 3.5 hours each way.

Inside Agenor, a noble’s house turned five-star hotel, you'll find the Wi-Fi is strong but the history is stronger.

The new route strengthens travel and cultural ties between China and the UAE.

At Villa E, there’s no reception, no lobby—just seven bedrooms, a heated courtyard pool, a private chef, and a view so still it feels surreal.

Spanning mangrove islands, mountain villages, and protected deserts, these eight retreats reflect how conservation, local design, and low-impact travel are taking shape across the region.

Amir El Shahawi photographs Egypt’s in-between spaces, tracing how light moves through alleyways, crop fields, and fishing towns to reveal everyday layers beyond the lens.

A glitzy new addition to West Cairo’s hospitality scene, Giza Palace Hotel & Spa recently received a Michelin Key, though it hardly feels like the point.

Spread across Cairo —Maadi, Zamalek, Dokki, and beyond— AnQa Khan’s 37 apartments each hum with their own mood.

With 388 rooms, a French brasserie, and a spa designed for true pause, the new Sofitel Riyadh lets the city's relentless pace exist…just a little further away.

Taking place at Ardi Dahshur, the retreat will combine educational sessions, functional nutrition, and restorative practices to explore perimenopause and menopause through a multidisciplinary lens.