Egypt

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Egypt is where civilization began…the land of great minds--Ptolemy and Euclid. Go back to the ancient land of the pharaohs, experience the majesty and splendor of the Great Sphinx and the incandescently beautiful Pyramids. Walk where Tutankhamen walked…go and see the mesmerizing Kom Ombo temple…or cruise down the great Nile River on a felucca--a source of life and vitality for Egyptians for millennia. While you’re here, you should travel around the historical hubs of Cairo and Alexandria, where you’ll taste a culture and way of life that has existed for an eternity. Soak up the glorious sun on the stunning Mediterranean coast, take a trip to the rich, exotic Red Sea or climb the revered Mount Sinai in the Sahara desert. Egypt is waiting…

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Egypt Fast Facts

Population: 83,688,164

Capital: Cairo

Language: Arabic

Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Sudan and Libya

Coastline: 2,450km

Climate: Desert, hot dry summers with moderate winters

Country Code: 20

Time Zone: GMT+2

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Egypt articles

Running Travel Tours in Egypt and Beyond
Posted on January 17, 2013 by Danielle Hoffman

My husband Friedemann and I led our first Egypt tour in 2005 and had a journey of a lifetime. I’ll never forget seeing the sun rise during a private visit to the Sphinx. I still remember the feel of the sand underneath my feet, the touch of the sun on my skin and the quiet laughter and tears of joy from our group at the marvel of being in such an ancient and special place.
Chopin, Matchmaking, and Indian Gods
Posted on September 27, 2012 by John Joe Worrall

The renowned Malaysia International Gourmet Festival in Kuala Lumpur runs the whole month of October. Expect a “Theatre of Cuisines” and a “Gourmet Village.” The wonderfully-named Madajazzcar, Madagascar’s leading jazz festival, takes place from October 3 to 15 with performances around the island.
Africa: The World’s Best Long-Term Investment
Posted on May 28, 2012 by Chris Hunter

It’s probably one of the last places most North Americans would think about investing, but the single best investment you make for the next decade could be to buy Africa. There are important reasons why African stocks are set to richly reward buy-and-hold-style investors. But the main reason is simply this: Africa is where the growth is. The continent’s economy has been growing at about 6% over the last decade. And it is expected to match that pace over the next several years.
The Shocking Truth Behind the Riots in Egypt
Posted on February 4, 2011 by Chris Hunter

The mainstream media has cast the riots in Tunisia and Egypt as purely political. But behind the headlines lies a shocking truth. One that has huge implications for emerging market investors. Just as bad harvests in 1788 triggered the French Revolution, food price inflation lies behind the mass demonstrations in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and beyond.
This Simple Macro Trade Is Nearly All Upside
Posted on January 31, 2011 by Chris Hunter

As I type, Egypt is on the brink. Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has ordered tanks out on the streets of Cairo. And F-16 fighter jets are roaring over the heads of the tens of thousands of protesters that are calling for an end to Mubarak’s rule. This is a game-changing event. Not just politically, but for the markets too.
Prague: Fairy-Tale Europe’s Baroque Gem
Posted on August 31, 2010 by William Chamberlayne

In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we stroll the cobbled streets of one of Europe’s most atmospheric and beautifully preserved cities. History hangs on every corner. You can see it in the decorative art of the churches and cathedrals, and even feel it in your feet on the old town’s cobbled streets. This is Prague. A concentrated blob of pure baroque unscathed by the Second World War. It’s a glorious place where beer is still brewed by monks and the stories of mad kings, tragic queens and foul monsters are still told.
International Living Ultimate Event V in Ecuador Attracts Record Number of Americans and Canadians Looking For Retirement Opportunities Abroad
Posted on February 18, 2010 by Suzan Haskins

A depressed global economy, rising health care costs, increased taxes, and lower quality of life are just a few of the reasons for a record-setting registration for the InternationalLiving.com Ultimate Event V in Quito, Ecuador, February 24-27.
The Travel Press Talks…
Posted on October 28, 2008 by Anna Skellern

Tales spanning from Scotland to Egypt in this month’s Travel Press Talks…
How to Profit From African Beads
Posted on April 8, 2008 by International Living

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Read more about making money through import-export in International Living …
A Beachfront Investment for Less Than $50,000
Posted on February 29, 2008 by International Living

Saturday, March 1, 2008 Read more about investing in real estate overseas in International …
Sailing from Aswan to Luxor
Posted on May 16, 2007 by William Chamberlayne

This month we continue our travels in Egypt with our curmudgeonly travel editor William Chamberlayne, who finds just his kind of hotel in Luxor and muses in its comfort over the curse of Tutankhamun. We follow the film noir trail in Morocco, and in Panama we profile Lifetime Member Sarah Booth who’s been exploring investment opportunities there.

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