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There’s an unobstructed view of the pyramids from the museum.

Seven things you must see at the world’s largest archaeological museum

After years of delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially opening next month. Here are seven highlights among its many wonders.

  • Andrew Bain
Big male tuskers can be beautiful, but frightening.

A stare-off with a wild elephant taught me a valuable lesson

At this point I think, he’ll move away now, once he realises we’re blocking his path. He doesn’t. He keeps on coming.

  • Lee Tulloch
I learnt to stop looking at life through a viewfinder.

On the trip of a lifetime, I left my camera behind. I don’t regret it

I used to witness the world’s great wildlife destinations through a viewfinder. Then this one changed me.

  • Julietta Jameson
Feluccas moored at the ancient ruins of Swenet on Elephantine Island in Aswan.

One of the world’s best travel experiences is back in fashion

A Nile River cruise is one of the world’s best travel experiences, not just for its incredible temples and tombs, but for the marvellous riverine and desert scenery.

  • Brian Johnston
So much more than a tent ... the lounge.

The knock-out stay that will ruin all future safaris

From the wreck of a tsunami, one of Botswana’s most prestigious camps was born.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
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The renovated Soetmelksvlei historical farm.

I hate dung and donkeys. Then I discovered the world’s best farm visit

A 330-year-old farm in Cape Town’s winelands has become South Africa’s latest tourist attraction, and it’s brilliant.

  • Brian Johnston
A Qantas Airbus A380 – the airline was first to fly this route with the superjumbo.

Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent

Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat, the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.

  • Julietta Jameson
Ancient ruins of Carthage.

The 25 bucket-list highlights of Africa

Traditionally unloved, Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism.

  • Catherine Marshall
Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca.

The truth behind the location of one of Hollywood’s greatest films

It’s considered one of the greatest films ever made, but its iconic location has long struggled to live up to visitor expectations.

  • Anthony Dennis
Great Plains Selinda Explorers Camp.

When check-in is accompanied by a lion’s roar

The Selinda Explorers Camp site was hand-picked by seasoned wildlife documentary makers.

  • Justin Meneguzzi

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