Submitted by basem — Sat, 01/10/2009 - 10:33
Injy El-Kashef in Siwa climbs the ruins of history and tastes the flavours of its walls
Siwa, actually, was my mother's idea. About 10 years ago I had taken my parents on a trip to the oases of Bahariya and Farafra, the memory of which still draws smiles of sheer delight on their faces whenever recalled.
Ahram weekly - Issue No. 929
8 - 14 January 2009
Read More:
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/929/tr1.htm
An oases road trip
by John Harris
When God designed the oases of Egypt’s western desert, he clearly had a road trip in mind. Four oases form a perfect touring circuit, beginning with Bahariya south-west of Cairo, and continuing in a counter-clockwise loop, through Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga, before returning once again to the Nile Valley between Assiut and Luxor. A two to three hour drive along a decent road brings the traveler from stop to stop, with plenty to do and see along the way. With precious little traffic on the road, and with great views all around, the trip provides a stern challenge to whomever claims that driving around Egypt can’t be a wonderful experience.
Read More:
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/oases-road-trip
An Oasis Like No Other
A largely untouched paradise in the Western Desert, Siwa reigns supreme among the Egyptian oases
By Erika Sherk
There is no place in Egypt like Siwa. Tourists and residents alike are well acquainted with the chi-chi five-star resorts on the North Coast, the chill-out beach camps on the Red Sea and the environmentally-friendly ecolodges everywhere, but while these all have their charms, Siwa is above and beyond in its own category. The ancient, isolated oasis in the middle of the Great Sand Sea attracted Alexander the Great in his day and is now becoming a cherished destination for travelers willing to leave the beaten path and traverse the desert.
Read More:
http://www.egypttoday.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=8449