Volume I, Number 1 - June 1st, 2000
This Month in Tour Egypt Monthly: Feature Articles
Egypt - Not Just a Vacation, It's the Trip of a Lifetime.
by Paul GroffieArgument aside,
there is a difference between a vacation and the trip of a lifetime. According to the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary a vacation is defined as "a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation." A trip is simply defined "to make a journey."
In my opinion, there is no greater journey that could be made than a trip to Egypt. ...
Ye Gods by David C. ScottPerhaps no other part of the world has witnessed more religions and
systems of belief than Egypt. For Jews, Christians, and Muslims it is part of the Holy Land, occupying a revered place in both their history and in their theology. Yet Egypt's religious tradition goes back even further, into the mists of prehistory. ...
What Disease was Akhen-Aton Suffering From by Sameh M. Arab, M.D.
During the 18th dynasty, there suddenly came a religious revolt in ancient Egypt, led by Amenhotep IV. During his 5th regnal year, the king announced a new religion for the state, the "Atonism". This involved defying only one god, Aton (the solar disc), and rejecting all other currently known gods.Departments
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Ancient Beauty Secrets
by Judith Illes Judith Illes provides us with 3,000 year old beauty secrets including a recipe for an ancient anti-wrinkle cream.
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Book Reviews
by Glen Parry This month Glen Perry explores "Historic Cairo, A Walk through the Islamic City".
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Kid's Corner
by Margo Wayman Word games, finger puppets, and kids recipes from Margo Wayman who also writes stories for our Color Me Egypt section.
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Cooking with Tour Egypt
by Mary Kay Radnich Mix it up with Mary Kay Radnich, this month featuring Semit bread rings, Koshari, the Egyptian chili, homemade dressing and Mango Milkshakes
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Hotel Reviews
By Juergen Stryjak & Jimmy Dunn This month Jimmy Dunn explores the Longchamps Hotel, a three star Jewel of Zamalek.
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Egyptian Exhibitions
by deTraci Regula deTraci Regula provides us with details on Egyptian Exhibits throughout the world. If you can't go to Egypt, try this.
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Egyptian Night Life
by Jimmy Dunn Jimmy Dunn looks at the Windsor Bar, which takes us back to colonial Egypt when it was the English Officer's Club
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Restaurant Reviews
by Juergen Stryjak, Mariam Salama & Jimmy Dunn We review the great Al Tekkia and the Maroush (with mixed feelings) in Cairo, and the not so great Felfela in Hurghada.
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Shopping Around
by Juergen Stryjak Well known writer Juergen Stryjak exlpores the "other Khan". Find great shopping at the Khan Misr Touloun.
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Egyptian View-Point
by Adel Murad Adel Murad explores the world from the eyes of an Egyptian. Find out what they think of tourists, of Egypt and of their culture.
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