Egypt

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Arguably the most visited country in Africa, Egypt’s close proximity to Europe and the Middle East makes it easily accessible to travelers who flock in to see historical relics of kings and pharaohs dating back thousands of years.

Fresh off the heels of a revolution termed the “Egyptian Uprising”, Egypt’s political landscape has changed dramatically, and Matador has been publishing ground-level perspectives and facts to help readers understand this uprising on a deeper level.

In addition, we’re also publishing articles and photo essays that cover other aspects of the country – cruising down the Nile (Africa’s longest river), biking through the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, diving in the Red Sea, exploring the pyramids of Giza and the Eastern Desert, as well as ways of avoiding all the tourist traps mentioned above.

Luxury + High End →

A different perspective over the Theban Necropolis.

Trip Planning →

'Best of' list for Cairo, Egypt covering everything from bellydancing to the Khan El...

Travel Safety →

People greeted me with a hearty “welcome to Egypt!” or “you are welcome!”

Skate →

A woman in a veil waddled up to me and yelled in English, "This is Metro, not club!"

Soccer →

This young Egyptian kid sure knows how to handle his balls.

Soccer →

"We will just work on developing his shooting skills during training."

Climbing →

Dude climbs the outside of a building. 13 storeys. No rope. Carrying an Egyptian flag.

Activism + Politics →

Judging by the number of people pouring into the square before 11am this morning, it's...

World Events →

Nick Rowlands shares some snapshots of his return to Cairo, which in Arabic is called...

Human Rights →

Pictures of the first 8 days of the 2011 Egyptian uprising.

World Events →

Nick Rowlands vents his confusion and frustration at being stuck hundreds of miles away...

Parks + Wilderness →

Joshua continues to chronicle his Egyptian journey.

 

Joshua continues to chronicle his Egyptian journey.

 

Joshua chronicles a three-week journey in three parts; this video uncovering Cairo, Abu...

Photo Essay →

Darren Ornitz brings back photos of the alien landscape that is Egypt's White Desert.

Photo Essay →

Matador Goods Editor, MatadorU faculty, and travel photographer, Lola Akinmade shares...

What NOT to do →

Matador's destination expert on Egypt lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and...

Culture and Art Festivals →

A genuine press feeding frenzy, this international bunch of rapacious vultures were...

Language Learning →

If you're going to the Middle East, learn these Arabic phrases before you bargain with...

Skate →

The DL on skateboarding in the land of the pharaohs and Cairo's top 5 sk8 spots.

Trip Planning →

Discover an oasis of simplicity and calm on the shore of the Sinai.

Religion →

The only thing at stake was the soul of an infidel, my soul, and Sheikh Mohammed -- an...

World Events →

With all the talk of military juntas, Nick Rowlands reckons people are starting to forget...

World Events →

Matador presents a time line of the looting of ancient Egyptian artifacts during the...

World Events →

If you don't have any background context, how are you supposed to understand what's going...