As our ship slows to pass through the lock at Esna, 35 miles south of Luxor, the pirates strike. An organised squadron of bearded men wearing long Egyptian galabeyas, they row their wooden dinghies ...

Now that the Grand Egyptian Museum is fully open, it’s a great time to plan a trip to Egypt. Here’s how to choose what you can do easily on your own and where a guided tour is beneficial. ByJohanna ...

There’s an undeniable allure to the Nile. Even as our ship sails through an incoming sandstorm and forces all of the passengers inside, the draw is palpable. The air is thick with brown haze, and the ...