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Exploring The Many Faces Of Cairo

May 9, 2010 by  
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You don’t need a time capsule to step back in time that was Cairo’s past. Its beautifully preserved monuments dating back to thousands of years ago give visitors a glimpse of the ancient magnificence of the old Cairo. However, despite Cairo’s deeply rooted commitment to the preservation of its ancient heritage, it has seamlessly merged [...]

World Bazaars

April 11, 2010 by  
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I love world bazaars. Souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in. By definition bazaars are shopping quarters… especially in the middle east. They were probably the precursors to our flea markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets all rolled into one. The word seems to have originated in [...]