Often called the “Bride of the Mediterranean” and the “Pearl of the Mediterranean Coast,” this stunning African seaside city has become a popular tourist destination. It stands as one of ...

Once pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean, Alexandria, Egypt has long been neglected ... they revere stars like singer Umm Kulthum to this day.» Then he starts playing again.

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, with over five million inhabitants. As a political centre in ancient times, the former location of the renowned ancient Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a ...

As Egypt's entryway into the Mediterranean ... the haunt of U.S. soldiers during World War II and present-day backpackers. After you've explored Alexandria, grab one of the best Nile River ...