Miriam’s whatsapp message to me just a few hours ago came as a surprise. I’ve been concentrating so much on my students union campaign that the outside world has been a distant thought. So when her message read; “did you know that yesterday a bus full of (south) Korean tourists exploded in Sinai desert? There … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I heard the news about 4 Korean tourists who died when a bomb on a bus exploded in Taba just 50km from the Israel border of Eilat. Just over a month ago I was in Taba Egypt taking that same road the bus exploded on – 3 times! This makes me think how we … Continue reading
My trip started in the Sinai when I arrived in Shar El Sheikh last month. From there I took a bus to Cairo, after which I took a bus through the Sinai desert to Taba. Continue reading
My first fishing experience takes place in 2014! I tagged along with friends Rashwan and Karim to try my hand at catching fish. And I either had beginners luck or I’m pretty good at the sport… Another skill learnt outside the lecture room! Continue reading
When we got off the bus in Nuweiba it was pitch dark. If we hadn’t met some holiday-makers from Cairo going to a nearby camp I’m not sure how we would have made it to ours! The SInai desert night provided very little light for us to see anything let alone guide us to our … Continue reading
We are en route to cross the border into Egypt to be hosted by the Bedouins of Sinai (Tarabeen tribe) for the NYE desert party in Nuweiba! What a way to end the year! #grateful #thankful — with Ahmed Rashwan and Mi Mi. Happy New Year everyone!! Xxx Please share your New Year’s Eve plans! Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 