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The Egyptian Kushari …. A really Pleasant Dish

The Egyptian Kushari …. A really Pleasant Dish

Kushari is an Egyptian popular dish loved by all social classes and the most famous meal. It is made of lentils, rice, pasta, onions, tomato paste and hot paste (red peppers).

Being relatively cheap, Kushari was widely known as the meal preferred by low-income people. However, such a notion has started to change due to the soaring prices of its ingredients; lentils, rice and pasta. Accordingly, the dish price has increased to five Egyptian pounds.

Dear tourists, if you have never eaten Kushari, let’s seize the opportunity and enjoy the most popular dish. It has a great nutritional value as it provides an excellent supply of energy and proteins thanks to its rich ingredients. It may be a substitute for animal proteins like meat. In addition, fried onions improves the efficiency of digestion, provides a source of calories and energy for the body. Therefore, Kushari is a very healthy meal recommended for those who exert a physical effort at work. It helps them do their work most energetically and healthily.

If you are looking for the best place to have a Kushari dish, so go to “Abu Tariq” restaurant, the most famous Kushari restaurants in Cairo. It is owned by Hajj Yousof Zaki, “Abu Tariq”, who started to serve Kushari since 1958. The restaurant is a large building consisting of four stories in downtown Cairo. It is visited by so many Egyptian celebrities such as Mr. Ahmad Abu El-Gheit, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and movie stars including Adel Emam, Youssef Shahin and Mohamed Henidy. As the restaurant is gaining more fame over time, a whole storey was allocated to become a VIP hall.

Having a Kushari dish at the restaurant is a matchless source of joy and pleasure. You will feel the glamour of such distinctive, memorable atmosphere.
There are two different recipes for the Egyptian Kushari. The first is known for all Egyptian. The second method, however, is used by people in Alexandria and coastal cities and is called “Yellow Kushari”. It consists of yellow lentils, boiled eggs and rice and is rarely served in restaurants. Being an unknown dish, only few housewives can prepare it.

Although there are so many popular Egyptian dishes, Kushari is a meal of a special and unique nature. It is healthy, nutritious, valuable and, at the same time, of a reasonable price for many people.

The Egyptian Kushari …. A really Pleasant Dish

The Egyptian Kushari …. A really Pleasant Dish

Kushari is an Egyptian popular dish loved by all social classes and the most famous meal. It is made of lentils, rice, pasta, onions, tomato paste and hot paste (red peppers).

Being relatively cheap, Kushari was widely known as the meal preferred by low-income people. However, such a notion has started to change due to the soaring prices of its ingredients; lentils, rice and pasta. Accordingly, the dish price has increased to five Egyptian pounds.

Dear tourists, if you have never eaten Kushari, let’s seize the opportunity and enjoy the most popular dish. It has a great nutritional value as it provides an excellent supply of energy and proteins thanks to its rich ingredients. It may be a substitute for animal proteins like meat. In addition, fried onions improves the efficiency of digestion, provides a source of calories and energy for the body. Therefore, Kushari is a very healthy meal recommended for those who exert a physical effort at work. It helps them do their work most energetically and healthily.

If you are looking for the best place to have a Kushari dish, so go to “Abu Tariq” restaurant, the most famous Kushari restaurants in Cairo. It is owned by Hajj Yousof Zaki, “Abu Tariq”, who started to serve Kushari since 1958. The restaurant is a large building consisting of four stories in downtown Cairo. It is visited by so many Egyptian celebrities such as Mr. Ahmad Abu El-Gheit, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and movie stars including Adel Emam, Youssef Shahin and Mohamed Henidy. As the restaurant is gaining more fame over time, a whole storey was allocated to become a VIP hall.

Having a Kushari dish at the restaurant is a matchless source of joy and pleasure. You will feel the glamour of such distinctive, memorable atmosphere.

There are two different recipes for the Egyptian Kushari. The first is known for all Egyptian. The second method, however, is used by people in Alexandria and coastal cities and is called “Yellow Kushari”. It consists of yellow lentils, boiled eggs and rice and is rarely served in restaurants. Being an unknown dish, only few housewives can prepare it.

Although there are so many popular Egyptian dishes, Kushari is a meal of a special and unique nature. It is healthy, nutritious, valuable and, at the same time, of a reasonable price for many people.

Nature and History Meet in Cyprus

Nature and History Meet in Cyprus

How wonderful is the joining of nature and history in Cyprus, a charming island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is blessed with picturesque views, splendid nature, marvelous beaches, age-old monuments and markets that reflect and express the past.

Pine forests and rice fields cover the snowy mountains of the island. It is blessed with gold and warm shores, moderate climate all over the years and matchless natural diversity. It is the third largest city in the Mediterranean and the contact point of three continents, namely Asian, Africa and Europe. It takes only 50 minutes from Arab shores by plane.

Migrating birds add to the charm of the island, as Cypriots wait eagerly for voleries of birds from season to season. Here, they can exercise hunting, play gold, bicycle races, mountain climbing and sea sports.

Greek is the mother tongue in cyprus, whereas English is the second language and is widely spoken. There are many people who know Arabic, French and German. As for music, the traditional folk music of Cyprus has many common elements with Greek mainland and island folk music, including dances like the sousta, syrtos, zeibekikos, tatsia, and the kartsilamas.

Distances between Cypriot cities are not so long, so a tourist can use a taxicab to move between them. There are also buses for transportation between major cities. Local buses are yellow and are managed by the Muncipality of Nicosia, The capital and largest city of Cyprus

Tourists are usually interested in buying a wide range of leather products, fashionable shoes and men and women handbags, as they are all offered at reasonable prices. There are also plenty of elegant handicrafts that can be found in the handicraft center in Nicosia. Moreover, Nicosia is mainly a commercial and administrative center and has some small-scale manufacturing industries. Products include processed food, clothing, textiles, and footwear.

In the market of Cyprus, there is the “Lefkaritica”, a type of embroidered cloth. You can also find hand-made clothes, needleworks, woodworking, straw baskets. All such products can be unforgotten souvenirs for family members and friends.

Indeed, Cyprus offers entertainment and recreation- both in one package. Interested tourists should never miss such a thrilling experience.

A Coin Gets You Back to Rome

A Coin Gets You Back to Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy.it is the largest and most populous city, with a population of 2,775,250 (1991). It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber river. Moreover, Rome is the headquarters of many multinational corporations and agencies and it has developed a wide spectrum of industries that generate massive financial profits and strategic previleges.

Dear tourist, on your first visit to Rome, the first destination will certainly be the Venice Court and the “Vittoriano”, a magnificent white building plastered with limestone. You will also enjoy the ancient memorial established in commemmoration of the union of Italy and given as a present for King “Viottorio Emanuele II”. It took 26 years to finish building such memorial.

The entrance fo this memorial is intersected by wide stairway leading to a spacious hall where the Rome Statue stands. At a lower level, there is the statue of the unknown soldier and you can also see the memorial hosting the colossus of King “ Viottorio Emanuele II “, established above the Rome Statue and made of gilded bronze.

Off the Venice Square, the most energetic street of Rome stretches out to Biata Dol Bobolo, meaning the square of the people.

Roaming in Rome’s streets, squares and courts, you will be dazzled by the “Trevi” Fountain occupying a large area of the court and splashing gracefully. According to Roman legends, everyone who throws a coin in the “Trevi” Fountain must return back to Rome.

emains of ancient public and private buildings give a clear picture of Roman architecture. A Roman city’s focal point was its forum, usually in the city center at the intersection of the two main streets. An open area bordered by colonnades with shops, it was the city’s chief meeting place and the site of the primary religious and civic buildings. One civic building was the basilica, a roofed hall with a wide central area flanked by side aisles and often two or more stories high.

The “Villapourvidhi” Garden is located in the middle of Rome. It is one of the largest and most grotesque garden in the Italian capital. Established in the 9^th century, it stands as one of Italy’s age-old monuments. In the heart of this garden, there is an artificial lake including small boats for entertainment. The garden is visited by Roman residents to enjoy their times on holidays. It overlooks the “Vlamineo” Square, where the court of the people is lcoated. Rome is also notable for the National Museum of Modern Arts built in 1911AC.

The “Nationale” Street is, at the present time, one of the key commercial hubs in Rome. It hosts a large number of multi-choice stores, so it witnesses an uninterruptible flow of Italians and foreigners to buy different commdoties. It starts at the Court of the People and ends at the Venice Court.

Dear tourist, if you are fond of adventures and excitement, you should not miss the opportunity of going to the city of amusement parks offering more than 13o rides, games, and other forms of entertainment on an area of 70,000 m². Inugaurated in 1953 AC, it is considerd as Italy’s largest and oldest city of amusement parks. It also hosts many interesting events during the summer holiday in June and September. Craftsmen from all corners of the globe are keen to take part in the prestigious events, exhibitions and book fairs hosted by Rome throughout the whole year.

The Saudi Wedding Model

The Saudi Wedding Model

Saudi Arabia is a country occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, west of the Persian Gulf and east of the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia has an area of 2,240,000 sq km (864,900 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Riyadh.

Every country has its own customs and tradittions that render it distinctive from all other countries of the world. Wedding ceremony is a feature that vary widely between almost all the world cities. It clearly reflects the age-old traditions of such countries and is affected by the changing traditions of successive generations.

Saudi Arabia is notable for the picturesque Saudi wedding ceremonies which render it a very distinctive country in this regard. In Saudi Arabia, when men and women want to get married, they prefer to buy new clothes and throw out old ones. They say this is a new life, so the couple need new clothes. On the day before the wedding, a small, joyful party where the bride as well as other girls dye their hands, and sometimes their feet, with henna.

On the wedding night, the man dresses in white clothes and a long cover called a Bisht, and the woman dresses in white. At the end of the wedding, the man goes with his father and relatives to his marriage room and sits to drink some coffee for a few minutes. Then they leave.

Then the woman comes with her mother and relatives and do the same thing. This removes the stress of the man and the woman, so they are together to start a new life. The morning after the wedding, the man gives a gift to his wife.

When the bride and groom start walking to the wedding cake, all the wedding guests move out of the way and look in anticipation at the bride and groom. Then the groom holds the bride’s hand carefully and together they hold the knife. After they cut a small piece of the cake, the groom holds the piece of cake and the bride eats a bit of it. After that the bride holds that piece of cake and lets the groom bite another bit of the piece. Then the attendants start cheering and clapping for them. The cutting of the cake symbolizes that the couple have started taking care of each other and looking after each other.

Our special thing is food. At the wedding party, Saudis cook special, traditional food–rice and a whole sheep on a big tray (Kabsa)–and they prepare 8-15 plates because usually there are a lot of people at the party.

After dinner, the bridegroom goes out from the back door and takes his wife to start their honeymoon, but sometimes–or usually–his friends will play big jokes on him. For example, they may take him before he leaves with his wife to have a picnic in a place he cannot get back from (the desert) for about 2-3 days to make him late for his honeymoon.
Playing pranks on the newlywed couple was also a tradition, which began with the intentions of warding off evil spirits. Loyal friends of the couple would do this in hopes that the spirits would take pity on the couple for already being picked upon enough, and would then leave the couple alone.

In conclusion, Saudi Arabia has a number of tourist areas visited by a large number of citizens for recreation during there leisure time. Through domestic tourism, citizens who come to know their country, including the tourist areas, the habit, the traditions and the architectural styles which distinguish each area. A tourist area is one which draws the visitor to its places of interest and beauty whether man-made or natural

Flowers, Culture, Art and Sport….All in one Place

Flowers, Culture, Art and Sport….All in one Place

The Netherlands, also known unofficially as Holland, is a small country of northwest Europe on the North Sea. It is located west of Germany and north of Belgium. Though being a small country, The Netherlands has become internationally famous at various levels.

It is the home of the most renowned football players all over the world, such as, Van Patand, Rod and van Nelstroy. The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is also a memorable figure. Dear tourist, if you are a lover of flowers and roses, the Netherlands is one of the key flower-exporting countries. However, if you like dairy products, it is also notable for the most famous brands of cheese and butter. Have you ever heard of the windmills that are a key feature of this country? Windmills provided a major source of energy at some stages of its history. It assumed the role of the European Union’s president until the end of 2004. As for the world of movies, you can enjory watching the Egyptian movie (Hammam in Amsterdam), starring the Egyptian actor, Mohamed Henidy. This movie features a number of scenes that reflect the charming natural diversity of the Netherlands.

If it is your first ever journey, then should benefit from this opportunity and visit some cities. Holland covers an area of 41 km² and has a population of 300,000 people. The official currency is the Euro and the Dutch Language, also Netherlandic, language spoken by the inhabitants of the Netherlands. Dutch is a member of the Netherlandic-German group in the western branch of the Germanic languages. It dates back to the 16^th century. In addition, people speak some other languages, including English, German, French and Spanish. Holland also houses people of other nationalities, such as Arabs and African (mostly Moroccan, Turkish, etc). The first tourist destination in the Netherlands is Amsterdam, an ancient seaport and principal city of the western Netherlands. It dates back to 1275AC and is divided by canals into about 90 islands joined by about 400 bridges. Almost the entire city rests on a foundation of piles driven through peat and sand to a firm substratum of clay. Amsterdam is one of the most important commercial centers in Europe. Leading industries include shipbuilding, sugar refining, publishing, and the manufacture of heavy machinery, paper products, textiles, and clothing. The city is also famous as a center for polishing and cutting diamonds.

Trains are the key means of transportation between most of the large Holland cities. There is also exciting river bus which can take you into a thrilling, one-hour trip to watch a number of historical buildings and museums in Amsterdam. Tourists can find much pleasure in visiting the largest and most famous Chinese restaurant in Europe, several modern and old theaters and hotels.

River pathways are one of the truly magnificent scenes that tourists can enjoy watching at the stops of the river bus. Such stops give tourists an opportunity to take photos and have a look on picturesque scenes. During such river trips, tourists are provided with illustrations in various languages, including English and French, in order for all of them to be able to get familiar with key tourist hubs.

Going to the railway station in Amsterdam, you will come across a ceaseless flow of bicycles, as they are key means of transportation in Holland, for natives as well as foreigners. Statistics figure some five million bicycles in Holland used by men, women and children.Now, you can head for (Dam), the most famous suburb in Amsterdam, housing the palace of the Dutch Queen, Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard. Near the palace, there are a number of commercial stores where tourists can buy souvenirs and find other items, especially those featuring the Dutch heritage, like wood shoes worn by Dutch farmers. You can also stay at world-class hotels and go out to Shawirma restaurants, some of which are owned by managers of Egyptian, Turkish and other origins.

Going to Dutch cities, you will see book fairs held in downtown throughout the week. They often offer books for reasonable and affordable prices, ranging from €5 to €10, depending on size, historic value and date of publication. Flower shops also spread everywhere and constitute an integral characteristic of the Dutch culture.

Dear tourist, if you are interested in plastic arts, you should miss the opportunity of visiting the Van Gogh Museum, visited daily by art lovers from all over the world. According to European stastistics conducted at the end of 2004, the Netherlands is the most distinctive and favourable tourist destinationa

Thebes… Simple Desert and World-Class City

Thebes… Simple Desert and World-Class City

Dear tourist, do you love exciting journeys? Do you want to enjoy mountain climbing? What about an exhilarating adventure and an enchanting night in the desert? Do you want to stay at state-of-the art hotels?

So let’s go to Thebes; an ancient city and, for centuries, capital of ancient Egypt. It is the most important city in Sinai Peninsula and the nearest one to Sharm El Sheikh. It is also called “Riviera of the East”. It is one of 12 tourist hubs in the Gulf of Aqaba, an arm of the Red Sea between the Sinai Peninsula and northwest Saudi Arabia. Thebes has been the subject of much remarkable attention in the framework of the Egyptian tourist development strategy seeking to integrate efforts and promote tourist infrastructure in distant Egyptian cities.

Tourists who look for a life of welfare, at the most majestic and world-class hotels, can find Thebes the ideal destination. It has about 10 hotels, including Hilton Thebes, Holiday Inn resort of the intercontinental chain of hotels, accommodating 172 rooms and entirely overlooking the sea. In addition, tourists can enjoy several amenities, such as horseback and camel riding, swimming pools, health spas, distinctive child clubs and a rich variety of restaurants. However, hotel accommodation prices vary among different seasons.

Dear tourist, what about camping, the most popular activity, at both local and international levels. If you are fond of camping, Thebes is the ideal destination for a tourist to spend many nights in its charming desert. Here, Bedouins erect tents that are firmly closed at bedtime, security at a very reasonable cost that does not exceed L.E.200 in seven nights, excluding food charges. In addition, tourists can enjoy delicious roasted meals, dancing, listening to bedouin traditional music, mountain climbing to explore the grotesque nature of mountains. Thebes is blessed with a chain of mountains that serve as a shield against storms, heavy rains and all manifestations of weather change. Like other cities in Sinai Peninsula, Thebes is bestowed with sun all the day along, hence featuring a moderate climate, pure and fresh air, crystal sea and enchanting desert.

Tunis….. Three Cities in One!

Tunis….. Three Cities in One!

Dear tourist, have you ever thought of a journey to the verdant Tunis?

If the answer is no…. then, I invite yous to visit Tunisia, a wonderful Arab country and enjoy its spectacular natural scenes as well as its rich and diverse civilization.

Tunisia has the smallest area among Northern African countries, with green plains covering the northern part. It features also thick mountain chain. Forests of pine, cork and oak line the impressive rock coast notable for its its pink coral reefs and stretching sand shores.

If you are fond of sunbaths, you’d better go to “Susah and Munastir”– the most famous and remarkable sea resorts that are blessed with the sun and warm water in the Gulf of Hammamet.

As a starting point, you can visit Tunis, the modern capital of Tunisia. It has clear Eurpoean features, with wide streets, state-of-the-art buildings and noisy coffee shops.

On the other hand, tunis is a prominent example of an ancient Arab city, where you are thrilled by narrow zigzags having small shops, big mosques and prestigious palaces on both sides.

You can also visit Carthage, an ancient city on the Bay of Tunis, where monuments are surrounded by villas that are ornamented by flowers.

Dear tourist, even if there is no enough time, you can explore the whole city of Tunis in just a day and a half.

Now we move to Al Zaytouna Street, the main street in the old town having on each side small stores for handicrafts and souvenirs. The street is also full of inchanting frankincense and perfumes as well as the distinctive smell of roasted mutton and freshly-ground coffee. Here, you go on a dark, narrow pathway until you are at the door of Al Zaytouna Street.

As a tourist, you should never miss the opportunity of buying souvenirs before leaving Tunis. The best place to do so is the old souks of Tunis, Susa, Al Qayrawan and the Souk Quarter. Shops usually open from 8:00am until 12:30pm, and then from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Dear tourist, if you feel hungry, you’d better go to a restaurant and have couscous, a traditional Tunisian main dish consisting of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew. Every housewife in Tunis makes her own couscous dish.

In conclusion, the journey to Tunisia is such an exciting experience that tourists are motivated to visit it again from time to time. It is abundant in diverse historic monuments as well as marvellous tourist attractions that appeal to visitors from all over the world.

Warm Sun and Spectaculr Mountains in Tenerife

Warm Sun and Spectaculr Mountains in Tenerife

Do you look forward to spending a holiday at the Spanish Canary Islands? They constitute an impressive attraction where sun is warm throughout the whole year. Snow can only be seen at the very high tips of mountains – which enhances the place’s irresistable glamour and charm.

If you are seeking tranquility and impressive nature, the Spanish Tenerife Island is the best destination to enjoy your times. It is blessed with distinctive and rich natural diversity, matchless tranquility and fascinating beaches. It also features a wide variety of restaurants and cafes serving sea foods and the renowned Paella dishes at reasonabe prices, which encourages tourists to make shopping.

Tenerife is the largest Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean. It has two airports at the Northern and the Southern parts, somewhat near to the island’s capital (Santa Cruz). Spanish is official language.

Spain’s charm is further enhanced by the distinctive range of tourist resorts and hubs, most important of which is Tenerife; a main tourist hub for British, and recently Arab, tourists.

One of the memorable attractions in Tenerife is the Pico de Teide Mountain lying at the heart of the island. It is considered as the highest mountain in Spain featuring 3718m. You can use special devices التيليفديك to climb steeply up the mountain. Reaching the very tip in no more than 8 minutes, you feel as if touching clouds and enjoy wonderful scens.

You can also visit the “Lacy Agilas Park“, the most important forests all over Europe where bird and eagle shows are performed to attract tourists.

In the Northern region of Beurto De La Cruses, there is the marvellous (Luru Park), widely renowned for its colourful parrots and entertaining shows performed with dolphins, sea lions and parrots.

Dear tourist, if you are interested in shopping, you can go to the capital, Santa Cruise that is rich in commercial stores featuring a package of world brands with lower prices than those offered in other European capitals.

Another distinctive attraction of the island is “las taristias”, a magnificent sandy white beach. However, the rest of the island’s beaches have black sands due to the last volcano that stroke the island in 1909.

The island’s population consists of a variety of Spanish, British, German, Moroccan and African nationalities. Tourism is the mainstay economic resource for the island’s population.

Among the most famous dishes served in Tenerife are seafoods and paella- A saffron-flavored Spanish dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken, and seafood. In addition, world traditional dishes are also served to please tourists from all over the world.

Tokyo…. Origin of Sun and Technology

Tokyo…. Origin of Sun and Technology

I was sitting before my computer surfing the internets, when I came across a website on Japan. I started to browse the website and showed enthusiasm to make a journey to Japan, more speicfically to Tokyo, the Japanese capital that is called “the origin of the sun” as it is the farthest point in the East. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan and it is located next to the Korean peninsula

Here are the details of such interesting and adventurous journey. Our first destination is Japan, where the whole life is mechnaized and reflects the touches of modern technology. Colorful flowers decorate most of the items you would see; the visa, the renowned local currncy, airline tickets; metro trains, large buildings, vehicles, hotels, restaurants, postage stamps, phone cards, giant elevators, LCD monitors of advertising and commercial usage.

Although Tokyo is a globally- distinctive and unique city, it is easy to explore it, even if you are not a speaker of Japanese, as it is very difficult for non-natives to communicate in Japanese.

Among the dazzling attractions you can enjoy in Tokyo are its large population, wide metro station with an enormous and uninterrupted flow of commuters, towering buildings that have no specific design, but rather reflect geometrical creativity and innovation.

Tokyo has frequently suffered disastrous earthquakes and volcanoes. It is located in the heart of Japan that consists of about three thousand small isles and some big other islands, most important of which are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kosho. Earthquakes striking such region affect the whole world. However, the Japanese are always grinning from ear to ear.

In the airbus, on my way to Tokyo, I started to discover a few of Tokyo’s features. For instance, I came to know that the Japanese speak three dialects within the Japanese language, such as Kitkan, Hirghan and Kazaki, all of a Chinese origin.

Also in Tokyo, I was so much excited by its lofty buildings, old houses and its rich natural diversity. Nonetheless, I found it difficult to love Japanese food. Instead, I had to subsist on a diet.

Indeed, how wonderful are such sky-rocketing towers, green landscapes, prestigious buildings, attractive and impressive nature and fantastic bridges.

All the time, the Japanese people show a unique sense of mirth as well as willingness to answer any question. Failing to answer a tourist’s question, they smile at him and welcome him; which is one of their age-old traditions.