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Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

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May 6th 2013
Our second day on our ship, we docked in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. It is located on the most southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm El-Sheikh means "Bay of Sheikh" in Arabic. It is also called the "City of Peace" because so many international peace conferences are held there. It has the simplicity of sun, sand and sea and the luxury of five star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Sinai

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more