Yerebatan Sarayi, Istanbul, Turkey
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The ancient Byzantium had numerous cisterns to supply water to the city, since peninsula itself had no drinking water. The largest of these cisterns, the Turks called the “Sunken Palace” situated directly opposite the Hagia Sophia and can be visited. If you climb a short flight of stairs down, suddenly a huge underground room opens up, which is so big that you can’t overlook to it at first sight. Water still stands in the cistern, and over wooden bridges visitors can make a tour of the sunken water kingdom. 336 columns prevented cistern for 1400 years. Two columns are ancient Medusa heads. In summer there are concerts on a wooden platform. In the entrance area there is a cafe. Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.
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Dubai World Islands
The Burj Al Arab, the World's First Seven Star Hotel, Dubai
Hellier, Gavin
12 in. x 9 in.
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Luxury is not at all free as everything now carries a price to pay for and that has total relaxation and level of comfort. For anybody who is rich and famous you would want a spot wherein you’re able to enjoy each one of these benefits and that means a personal island where that can be done anything and everything that your mind want. The Dubai World Islands – a place of safety for those who can afford.
Dubai is the only space in middle east where you may be yourself and be anything you need, actually it is a must visit space for the shopaholic and weary soul that require comfort and harmony in the middle of the sands and dunes. This really is also an outstanding place for the loaded and well-known that needs total privacy if and when they want.
Moreover, from the seven emirates country the Dubai is the foremost populous and modern relating to technology and way of thinking. This is also the only real place around the Middle East wherein natural gas and petroleum is only 6% of their total GDP and the seeing the sights and free zone are the main income for them. Now because of the Dubai World Island entry to the map as probably the most important tourism attraction in the future the population expect to earn more from tourism.
The World Island is just off the coast of the countries beachfront. Its just about 9km by width and 7km by length and the overall size is around 9, 340,000 square meters. The shape of the island that is a replication of the whole archipelago is the reason why it is called the “World Island.”
Dubai World Islands is consisted of 300 manmade islands and by now nearly 80% offered, each island is sold about $15 to $50 million but excluding one that is being offered for only a whooping $250 million. The mission took 2 years of wise preparation and extensive research from the developer Nakheel. Travelling to and from the islands across the archipelago is via boat and small airplane only.
The Dubai World Islands are going to be urbanized into four categories, the private houses, community, estate homes, and fantasy resorts. The Island may be a balance of private and commercial development and thus tourist are able to still visit the wonderful countries inside archipelago even though they don’t own any of the islands.
The development of a few of the islands is already underway, and hotel is being built in Greenland region and on the Germany islands. But allow us to expect that in 10 years the complete Dubai World Islands will already be accessible to every tourist and most especially for the rich. So if you want complete privacy and place of your own the Dubai World Islands may be the island for you.
Egypt: The People of Cairo
The Women of Cairo Demonstrate Their Rights
Galland, Andre
18 in. x 24 in.
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Men-folk gather together to smoke shisha, drink tea, and talk business. Praises to Allah abound as they greet one another with kisses to each cheek. Women’s kohled eyes gaze coolly from behind their flowing, traditional garb, while others prefer to team headscarves, or hijah, with modest western-style clothing.
Appropriately bejewelled with faces immaculately made up, it becomes clear that the inhabitants of Cairo are a well-heeled lot. Tourists wanting to make a good impression would do well to remember their hair brush and pay extra attention to their footwear: flip flops are definitely not the go in the Egyptian capital.
Attitude towards Foreign Tourists in Cairo
Unlike places in the world such as India where it’s virtually impossible to wander down the streets as a tourist without being heckled or propositioned by locals and touts every few yards, it is possible to explore the city of Cairo on foot whilst being largely and refreshingly over-looked. And if vendors do approach a traveller, particularly in market areas and other tourist hotspots, it’s in a much less aggressive manner and they respectfully walk away once they have heard the word ‘no’.
But don’t be fooled by any initially cool exterior. Though there is a certain pride and dignity that characterises the Arab people, Cairo provides the perfect backdrop for experiencing Egyptian culture, as the open-hearted locals are always keen to share their stories with willing participants, let visitors sample their way of life, share their meals and other such hospitality.
This attitude is explained by one Egyptian tour guide, Sabry, as being that the Egyptians know the importance of tourists to their economy thus take care to be as helpful and courteous as possible. Not only that, a tour guide for instance, will take his role very seriously, seeing tourists as being entrusted into his care by Allah. Thus he will go out of his way to ensure their safety.
Taking advantage then, of this generally friendly attitude towards foreign travellers by exploring areas of the city on foot such as the winding back streets of Islamic Cairo or the oldest part of the city, Coptic Cairo, can be an excellent way to discover otherwise unseen corners. If you do get lost, there will always be someone eager and willing to point you back in the right direction.
A Cairene Brand of Humor
The same generosity manifests itself as a distinctive sense of humour that natives of Cairo delight in springing upon visitors. The Egyptians themselves will tell you they love a good joke. Don’t be surprised if the endless amounts of sweet tea you are offered at a local shop whilst getting your camera de-sanded also includes being shown clip upon clip of “Funniest Home Video” style fair on somebody’s computer. Your host will be bemused if you are not laughing at the blind-folded little girl about to be kissed on the lips by an orangutan, or the unfortunate audience member who got sat on by an elephant.
Bassam, (a name which means ‘smiley’ in Arabic), is a young man who embodies the Egyptian zest for life. He runs a local souvenir shop and explains that life can be hard in Egypt. He works eighteen hour days and wages are low so why not take every opportunity to find something to smile and laugh about?
So the next time you find yourself enjoying the fragrant breeze over the Nile as feluccas float by and you are tapped on the shoulder by a local passerby who wants to show you footage of ‘Spain’s Worst Bullfights Gone Wrong’ on their mobile phone, see it as a heart-felt gesture by a people ever ready to share of their warmth and good humour.
Egypt protesters in world news increases travel risk
Egypt: Sphinx and Pyramid at Sunset
12 in. x 16 in.
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The Christian Science Monitor reports that tens of thousands of protesters in Egypt braving tear gas and water cannons, were converging on Tahrir Square in central Cairo and protests were taking place across the country. Similar scenes were played out in hundreds of mosques in Cairo, Alexandria, and the gritty industrial towns of the Nile Delta.
As a result the recent protests Canadian department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has recently updated the travel advisory for Egypt. Canadians traveling to Egypt should exercise a high degree of caution due to occasional demonstrations and protesters, high levels of criminal activity and violence throughout the country, and the threat of terrorist attacks.
According to recent world news reports from Egypt, major demonstrations have been announced and they are likely to be well attended. The week of January 30, 2011 has seen serious civil unrest as a result protesters in many parts of Egypt with reports of large scale arrests, property damage, injuries, and several deaths from injuries sustained during the protests. Access to some areas may be restricted due to increased security measures and police presence on the streets.
Canadians, in particular those visiting or living in urban areas of Egypt, are advised to avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings of protesters and to follow the advice of local authorities. Canadians are advised to exercise caution and restraint, and to avoid unnecessary travel in the later hours of the day and at night.
Will travel insurance cover you while traveling to Egypt?
At this time the Government travel advisory is only a warning and not a recommendation not to travel. Therefore your medical travel insurance policy should cover you when traveling to Egypt on holiday. It is advisable however, to check with your travel insurance provider before traveling to Egypt to see if your policy will be valid based on your specific travel itinerary.
These travel advisories can change at any time, so it is important to check the Government web site before traveling. Your travel insurance policy may cover you, but understand the risks traveling to Egypt due to the current situation.
If you decide to travel to Egypt, do not become a protester, stay away from demonstrations and large gatherings of people, public buildings or other sites which may become the focus of protester demonstrations, such as Tahrir Square in Cairo. You should exercise caution, and observe instructions given by local security authorities and tour operators.
Spend This Winter in Egypt (Framed Art Print)
Spend This Winter in Egypt Framed Art Print
Tamplough, M.
36.25 in. x 23.375 in.
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Egypt, lying at the crossroads between the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, has two faces: the Egypt with 5,000 years of history and modern Egypt with modern hotels and every recreational facility.
Dinstinct winter and summer seasons, with short springs and Fall. Hot weather begins in May and the average temperature is about 97 F in summer. As the rainfall is very low (25 mm in Cairo) and the air very dry, the summer heat is bearable and there are sharp drops in temperature after sundown. Winters are from December to March: it is usually warm, but the temperature does sometimes fall as low as 40 F in Cairo. Language is Arabic, English is widely understood in larger cities and some French. The greater part of the population is Muslim, and Islam is the official state religion. Catholic and Protestant churches and synagogues in many cities.
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Pyramids at Giza, Cairo, Egypt Wall Mural
Pyramids at Giza, Cairo, Egypt Wall Mural
Arnold, Jon
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Egypt may be an endless playground for you
Desert Dreams III Art Print
Gockel, Alfred
15.75 in. x 11.75 in.
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If you are looking for a holiday contrary to custom, but want to enjoy a relaxing, sun filled and exciting holiday, Egypt is certainly a reasonable option for you!
With it, the lines of participating in the beautiful north east coast offering both summer sun and winter in Egypt is increasingly popular throughout the year, and it only be a 7 hour flight from UK Kingdom makes holiday destination in Egypt an easily accessible and perfect.
If you are looking for the sun, the desert climate will certainly be in the hotel and you won, AOT need help finding a place to sunbathe! With most of the country being covered with sand, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to basking in the sun.
Egypt offers obviously a bit of history simply outstanding for you to explore. Valley of the Kings in Luxor, with tombs, temples and statues, Cairo, the pyramids of the participant and the world famous museum holds some of the most famous treasures on earth, and the beauty of nature in the country of origin former life, the Nile Valley with it, flora and fauna AO.
If you love diving, Egypt will be an endless playground for you with its abundance of coral reefs and clear waters filled with fish clean the most spectacular. The year-round sunshine beaches has created a marine life, you can look at AOT nowhere else on the planet.
El Gouna is a beautiful network of islands that are separated only by shallow lagoons of blue light, each island has a small number of beach Äúhuts, the AU that are more like a five star hotel room on stilts. Water sports, horseback riding and eat and drink and is easy to find in this area and it makes it a perfect honeymoon or vacation for couples.
Nearby on the main field, there is a 18 hole golf course and a karting circuit in real size, so if you fancy a bit of a break from all the relaxing you Äôll do they offer an excellent excuse for a little fun.
If you are wanting to do really really far from everything, there is an area called Hurghada has many hotels on the seafront in front of small wrecks sting of the turquoise sea and small islands scattered in the distance. This area is known to be quiet, calm and relaxed. You need to do some travel for an action packed day, but if you want to hide away from the rat race to the fullest extent, Hurghada is an excellent choice for you.
Holiday in Turkey – The Land of Turks
Bosphoros River Bridge and Ortakoy Mosque, Ortakoy, Istanbul, Turkey Photographic Print
Hellier, Gavin
12 in. x 9 in.
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The Turkish land has so much to see or do, from appreciating the historical richness and heritage to enjoying the water sports, winter sports, from shopping across the Istanbul markets to enjoying the opera, from hiking and climbing to walking the green trails, Turkey has something for everyone.
Situated between the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey seems to have the best of both with it. Turkey is a developing country that also borders with the Middle East. Deciding to Holiday in Turkey is a perfect thought, especially, if you are interested in knowing its ancient and historical background as well as its archeological treasure. The first ruler of this land of Turks was Kemal Ataturk.
Things to do in Turkey
When visiting the Turkish land for a holiday in turkey, there are numerous things you can do to make your holiday a memorable one. These are:
- You can enjoy the adventure loaded activities like water sports in the Mediterranean and Aegian resorts, such as windsurfing, diving, water rafting sailing and water skiing. You can do mountain climbing, rock climbing on the famous mountain ranges like the Kackar Mountains (in Black Sea region) and Mount Ararat (in eastern Turkey). – You can go shopping in Istanbul grand bazaar as well as along the streets of up market Nisantasi and Istiklal Caddesi (Pera). The Istanbul Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) is known as world’s largest and biggest covered market.
- You can also go skiing and trekking in Turkey as part of your Turkish holiday. The Lycian Way stretches to 500 km and is between Fethiye and the Antalya, offering a great trekking region along with amazing greenery to add to the trekking experience. You can also go skiing in various resorts such as south of Bursa, Palandoken, Erciyes and many more.
- Play golf, with various golf courses available accross the resorts and the main golfing area being in the Belek Mediterranean resort.
- Do not forget to relish the Turkish bath in your Turkish holiday; these are famous as ‘Hamam’. The best of hamams are situated in the Istanbul, such as Cagaloglu Hamam (Sultanahmet) and Galatasaray Hamam (Beyoglu).
- If you are visiting in the months of June and July for your holiday in turkey, do not miss the Ballet festival and Aspendos International Opera.
Things to see in Turkey
Some of the top most Turkish attractions not to be missed when holidaying in turkey are Goreme Open-Air Museum, Ancient City of Ephesus, Kaymakli, Turkish Hamams, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), Swan Bar, Topkapi Palace, Kapadokya Balloons, Yerebatan Sarayi (Underground Cistern), Sultanahmet District, historic town of Safranbolu, Ishak Pasa Palace, Lake Van, Mediterranean city of Antalya, Bodrum, Bosphorus suburbs, Sumala Monastery (54 kms from Trabzon) and more.
Visit Turkey in winter if you wish to enjoy your Turkish holiday with winter sports. But if you wish to holiday in turkey while enjoying the sun, sand and beaches, make sure its summer when you holiday in the land of Turks.
From Cairo to Jerusalem
Our adventure began in front of the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt. Five of us were trying to figure out how to get to Jerusalem, our next stop on our mini- tour of Egpyt and Israel.
Of course, we could have taken a plane and been there in a couple of hours, but we found out there was a bus route that goes to Israel with a stop at historic Mount Sinai.
I was not sure how this would work out, but we all agreed it would be a fun ride, so off we went.
Many tourists go to Mount Sinai, a holy place for both Jews and Christians, but apparently most don’t get there the way we went.
The passengers on board our bus were mostly locals. Some of them worked in Cairo and were going back to their homes in the Sinai desert’s towns.
After an hour of rough riding on the busy and bustling roads of Cairo, we reached the desert – it was flat and white during the first miles, and then became hilly with shades of black and brown.
At our first stop, I bumped into what has to be the dirtiest sink in the Middle East. It was covered in so much black grease and dust, that one could barely imagine that it had once been white.
Our driver, non- talkative at first, finally told us that although he drove in the Sinai desert road everyday, he was still moved by the beauty of the long stretches of rocks and sand.
Religious tradition has it that the Hebrews fled Egypt to Israel through the Sinai desert, with their children, animals and all the belongings they could carry along. It is difficult to imagine entire families and tribes walking across the scorching sun of the Sinai desert.
It was hard enough going the 195 miles from Cairo to Mount Sinai in a bus. But we made it in time for some sleep, and were up at 2:30 a.m. to hike to the summit of Mount Sinai in time for sunrise.
Along the way, people offered to rent us camels, but I was up for the real experience – a three-hour hike in the mountain wearing flip flops! Which by the way, I do not recommend.
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