From diving and breathtaking coral reefs of the Red Sea to the dunes of the Great Sand Sea, Egypt is an undiscovered destination for adventurous foreign travelers. Events occurring in the Middle East don’t give the country the best reputation. Egypt is still considered dangerous outside of the tourist zones of Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Constant news about Egyptian politics, Egypt’s unstable economic situation, and gender inequality has stereotyped Egypt as an unsafe place to be. Though the country is still recovering since the 2011 revolution, Egypt is full of amazing places, hospitable people and 7000 years of culture. I happened to be in Egypt absolutely by accident; visiting a friend for a week in Dahab. Sinai fascinated me with its incredible nature and some kind of unexplained energy. Its international chaos, easy-going atmosphere and crazy mix of people made me stay. Dahab became my base-camp in the Middle East. Based on my research and conversations with locals, the country intrigued me. I decided to get out of Sinai’s tourist zone to meet another side of Egypt. How does Egypt greet me? What are the real stories and people behind all…
Meeting People of Egypt: Stories from Sinai to the Western Desert
April 11, 2019
