Journal destination
Stories from this city location. Explore published field notes, guided trips, and local perspectives.
The collection
01Sharm el Maya—the Old Town of Sharm el Sheikh—is where the Red Sea’s shallows meet a fragrant market, historic mosques and family-run seafood restaurants. This guide shows you how to feel, see and taste it—without missing the practical details.
02A swift crossing from Sharm el Sheikh drops you into the Red Sea’s most celebrated coral walls. Tiran Island delivers dramatic dive topography, clear water, and abundant marine life—perfect for both snorkelers and divers seeking powerful encounters without a liveaboard.
03Climb through a starry Sinai night to watch sunrise from the summit of Mt. Sinai, then descend to explore St. Catherine’s Monastery. This guide blends practical trail advice, cultural context, and logistics for an unforgettable pilgrimage-adventure from Sharm el Sheikh.
04Float above coral gardens, peer through the Gate of Allah, and discover why Ras Mohamed is the Red Sea’s must-snorkel national park—on a six-hour bus-and-boat day trip from Sharm el-Sheikh.