In Egypt’s Western Desert, ... which resembled a fortress made of sand in Egypt’s Western Desert. From left: ... hikes up White Mountain, desert 4 x 4 drives; ...

It’s the entry point to the enigmatic White Desert, which looks like the surface of a moon in an alternate universe. In some areas, the glittering white sand is easily mistaken for a dusting of ...

The White Desert in Egypt is a fascinating natural wonder formed by unique white chalk rock formations. ... including desert foxes, sand cats, and Egyptian vultures. Image: Unsplash.

Christian monasticism began in the Egyptian desert: in the 4th century, St Anthony – later known as the "father of all monks" – went there to live in an empty tomb, and was tempted by the devil.

Watersports: Egypt may be a desert, ... Also, if you’re visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, consider cooling off at Hurghada’s white sand beaches complete with kite surfing, ...

Sahara sand storm. Duration: 01:39 Egypt's White Desert. Duration: 02:01 Kangaroo adaptation. Duration: 01:57 See all clips from Deserts - Short Version (10) Credits. Role Contributor ...

As summer begins, patches of lush farmland stretch across Egypt's Western Desert, an area that, until recently, was dominated by sand and rocks. Thanks to the deep wells drilled by the Egypt ...

Most foreign visitors to Egypt stick to the Nile Valley or the Red Sea coast, but that's to miss the bulk of this huge country – the deserts that stretch westwards from the river to the Libyan ...