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A great FT review by Sara Wheeler of the Norman Lewis collection of travel writing and journalism put together by John Hatt and Eland Books. Lewis is the master whose work all travel writers (and journalists) should aspire to. As good as Orwell.
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looking to a future for all @Independent @SimonCalder
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Mr Breckner, who has been in the travel industry for 35 years, said: “The ultimate trip would be combining Egypt, Israel and Jordan. If there is a lasting peace, that certainly will build up and flights will start up again between Egypt and Israel.” 1/3
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wonderful recommendation👇 #travel #traveljourno #specialisttouroperator
" I recommend the company that put together my last trip,@Discoveregypt . Not the cheapest, but professional, expert and reliable. @SimonCalder, established travel writer providing travel news and advice for decades
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Happy International Beer Day! 📷 and timely reminder of the exceptional find at Abydos in 2021! Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed the world's oldest known beer factory, dating back about 5,000 years. 1/1 #InternationalBeerDay #ancientbrewery #Egypt
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On sale with prices until May 2025👇 No Manchester flight supplements on selected dates, check it out 👇 #Egypt #DiscoverEgypt #classicegypt
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My feature with resplendent @bettanyhughes out in @NFUCountryside now!
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We had an amazing holiday to Jordan, travelling with your company 02-08th October 2023. From being met at the airport, and escorted through passport control, and our outstanding driver for the week , who was so welcoming - we knew we were in safe hands. 1/1 #DiscoverJordan
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All the hotels were fabulous- especially the Mövenpick in Wadi Musa. The bespoke itinerary you created for us was perfect + thanks goes to Moayyad our amazing driver who really made the week special. We hope to book a holiday to Egypt with you next year. 1/2 #DiscoverJordan
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#onthisday in 1902, the building currently housing the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Sq in Cairo was opened... this ginormous pinkish complex that we all know so well and love so much. 📸 my own #egyptology #throwback #museums #cairo
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Combine a classic Nile cruise on board the relaunched and refurbished Alexander the Great, with a visit to Cairo, Petra and the Dead Sea discoveregypt.co.uk/jordan-/… #tailormadeholidays #specialist #Travel
Alexander the Great will set to sail once again after being refurbished, and we're thrilled to be featuring this boutique cruiser too, with prices until 2025 - check it out discoveregypt.co.uk/nile-cru… #cruisethenile #egypt #discoveregypt #alexanderthegreat
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timeless escape, let us get you here too #Travel #traveltips #DiscoverJordan
Rejuvenate and heal in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea 💙 Visit the following link to learn more. bit.ly/3arroVp Photo Credit: cha.is.travelling #KingdomOfTime #VisitJordan #ShareYourJordan #Jordan
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Discover Egypt unveils 2025 prices as demand limits winter availability travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour… #TravelWeekly #DiscoverEgypt #classicegypt #Travel
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not everyone needs a reason to discover #Egypt but if you do, read @SarahBridge100's travels to this epic destination, and consider her recommendations to #travel there too!❤️👌👇 #DiscoverEgypt
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happy birthday Lucy, @Lucy_Huxley x
Guess who has a big birthday today 🎉🎉 getting ready for a day of celebrations! 🍰🥂🥂🍾
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Mosaics from the Church of the Apostles, #Madaba, discovered in 1902 and dated by inscription to 578 CE and not disfigured by iconoclasts. Mosaics in front of the central door of the west facade. #MosaicMonday #Archaeology #Jordan
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Egypt may not be the first country to come to mind when thinking about travelling by train, but @Channel4’s latest documentary, Ancient Egypt by train with Professor Alice Roberts is showing how it can be done. @zoltan1954 sutton-life.com/2023/06/23/6… #Egypt #DiscoverEgypt
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If a journey through history is what you’re looking for then the best place to start would be the #AmmanCitadel ⏳ Photo Credit: putujuci_ranac #KingdomOfTime #VisitJordan #ShareYourJordan #Jordan
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Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! This year's theme is 'Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being'. Let's work together to create a better future for our communities by promoting sustainable development. To learn more about museums in Jordan: bit.ly/3OnCyZS
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#MosaicMonday pics of the colorful Diakonikon Baptistery mosaics at Mount Nebo, with some pics of the upper register hunting scenes. It was discovered in 1976 under a simple mosaic floor, dated to August 530 CE by mosaicists Soelos, Kalomos, and Elias. #Archaeology #Jordan
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