Red Sea stories & guides
Tips, guides and inspiration to help you plan an unforgettable trip on Egypt's Red Sea.
The Complete Travel Guide to Hurghada: Everything a First-Timer Needs to Know
A first-timer's honest guide to Hurghada — where to stay, when to go, what the days actually look like, and how to spend your time on Egypt's busiest stretch of Red Sea coast.
Marsa Alam Travel Guide: The Quiet Side of Egypt's Red Sea
Marsa Alam trades nightlife for nature — house reefs off the beach, turtles in the bays, and some of Egypt's best diving. Here's how to plan a trip to the Red Sea's calmer south.
El Quseir: The 5,000-Year-Old Port Town Most Tourists Drive Past
Most visitors blow straight through El Quseir on the coast road. Slow down and you'll find an ancient harbour town with Ottoman houses, an old fort, and reefs without the crowds.
Soma Bay Guide: Luxury Resorts and World-Class Reefs South of Hurghada
Soma Bay is a self-contained luxury peninsula south of Hurghada — calm beaches, a famous house reef, golf, kitesurfing, and a spa town feel. Here's what to expect and how to plan it.
Safaga Travel Guide: Egypt's Underrated Diving and Kitesurfing Hub
Safaga flies under the radar — but its steep reefs, reliable wind, and laid-back pace make it one of the Red Sea's best-value bases for divers and kitesurfers. Here's the full guide.
Port Ghalib: The Marina Town That's the Gateway to the Southern Red Sea
Built around a marina minutes from Marsa Alam airport, Port Ghalib is the polished launchpad for the southern Red Sea — liveaboards, dive trips, and a walkable waterfront.
Makadi Bay vs. Sahl Hasheesh: Which Hurghada Resort Area Is Right for You?
Two of Hurghada's best resort bays, side by side. Makadi leans family-and-value; Sahl Hasheesh leans polished-and-upscale. Here's how to pick the right one for your trip.
A Local's Guide to El Gouna: The Red Sea's "Little Venice"
El Gouna is a lagoon town of islands, bridges and boats just north of Hurghada — stylish, walkable, and unlike anywhere else on the coast. Here's how to enjoy it like a regular.
Hurghada Old Town (El Dahar): Markets, Mosques, and Local Life
El Dahar is the original Hurghada — souk stalls, a grand mosque, ahwas full of shisha smoke, and real Egyptian street life. Here's how to explore the old town respectfully and well.
Marsa Shagra Village: An Eco-Diving Base Built for the Sea
Marsa Shagra is a low-impact dive village near Marsa Alam built around one idea: unlimited diving on a superb house reef. Here's what staying at this eco-base is really like.
Abu Dabbab Bay: The White-Sand Cove Famous for Turtles and Dugongs
Abu Dabbab is a shallow, sandy bay near Marsa Alam where green turtles graze the seagrass a short swim from shore — and a rare dugong sometimes joins them. Here's how to visit it right.
Hamata and the Far South: Egypt's Last Untouched Coastline
South of Marsa Alam, the resorts thin out and Egypt's wildest coast begins. Hamata, Wadi El Gemal, and the Qulan islands offer mangroves, empty reefs, and proper remoteness.
The Road from Hurghada to Marsa Alam: What's Worth Stopping For
The coast road south from Hurghada to Marsa Alam is a few easy hours past old ports, quiet bays and famous reefs. Here's what's worth a stop and how to plan the drive.
Sharm vs. Hurghada vs. Marsa Alam: How to Choose Your Red Sea Base
Three big Red Sea bases, three different holidays. Sharm for famous dive sites and resorts, Hurghada for value and variety, Marsa Alam for quiet nature. Here's how to choose.
Where to Stay in Hurghada: Neighborhoods and Resort Zones Explained
Hurghada stretches for miles, and where you stay changes your whole holiday. Here's a plain guide to its neighborhoods and resort bays — from local El Dahar to upscale Sahl Hasheesh.
Where to Stay in Marsa Alam: Beaches, House Reefs, and Eco-Lodges
Marsa Alam's accommodation splits between beach resorts with house reefs and simple eco-dive lodges. Here's how to choose the right base for the quiet south of the Red Sea.
Getting from Hurghada Airport to Your Hotel: Every Option Compared
Pre-booked transfer, taxi, or hotel shuttle? Here's a straight comparison of every way to get from Hurghada airport to your hotel, with prices kept realistic and the pitfalls flagged.
Getting from Marsa Alam Airport to Your Resort: A Simple Guide
Marsa Alam airport is small and the transfers are simple — but distances vary a lot depending on your resort. Here's how to get to your hotel smoothly, whichever bay you're in.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Egypt's Red Sea?
Sunshine almost every day of the year — but the water temperature, winds and crowds change a lot by season. Here's how to time your trip.
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