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Egypt, land of the ancients - the Two Lands. Steeped in mystery, history and adventure. Traditionally known for its pyramids, great sphinx and temples built for long-forgotten Gods of ancient Egypt which cling to the banks of the River Nile. Together with its own unique desert activities based in the Western Sahara desert, Luxor (Thebes). Reputedly the worlds largest ‘open air museum’. Q.E.A offers tailor-made trails designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience full of adventure, amazement and romance in the ancient land of Egypt. QEA can arrange and facilitate tours in to the desert; along the ’standard’ tourist routes or something a little more off the beaten track - even Extreme Sports, if required. Please feel free to contact us for more information on any ideas or requests for bespoke tours and adventures. Let The Adventure Begin! Book Mark it->
Last weekend A. and me went to the City to celebrate my birthday. We stayed at hotel Fusion in downtown San Francisco. The thing I love about the City s that you will discover new things every time you visit. As A. always says: Never a Dull Moment, and it’s true. Even though the weather wasn’t cooperating well we still had a great time. Yesterday I decided to put my photo page up again. I only uploaded 13 pictures since I only want to show my quality pictures (cough, cough). Let me know what you think! Another reason for putting up the gallery page is that I want to pick up the camera more often. With the recent discovery of Vimeo it got me inspired to take more pictures. Eventually I want to start making videos but that’s something for the future.
For those us in London, there is so such thing as spring. In this city, it’s hard to live seasonally. The daffodils which promised so much only a few weeks ago have been cruelly levelled by gale force artic winds and rain. Still, we are made of strong stuff and hope, um, springs eternal? So, here some ideas for spring, both at home and abroad – things to buy, places to go, that kind of thing. If you’re lucky enough to be somewhere where there’s the promise of renewal, all the better. If not, pretend.
A weekend in NYC: The dollar is weak, long live the dollar! With the pound on a high, almost embarrassing bargains are still to be had. Whatever you pay for your flight will be more than made up for by stockpiling shirts: Michael Bastian at Bergdorf Goodman or Seize sur Vingt’s own custom-made line. While you’re there boosting the American economy, try to track down Wolf-Rayet’s close-to-perfect suede Oxfords , which will go well with a pair of Randolph Aviators (they supply the American Air Force and NASA, so are the real thing.) Now that you’re looking snappy, take in some vintage American culture – head to MOMA for their ‘Jazz Score’ exhibition, complete with a brilliant jazz-influenced film series (don’t miss Paris Blues: 1961, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, music by Duke Ellington, need we say more?) . During a requisite walk in Central Park, head to the Met and catch the very smart exhibition, Jasper Johns: Gray. Johns is best known for his colours – red, white and blue flags, for a start – but this show brilliantly shows the sleight of his monochromatic hand. Retail Therapy in London: Not all of us will be lucky enough to head to the Big Apple, but don’t despair. You can buy yourself out of late-winter doldrums in London, too. Start with the refreshingly simple Albam Clothing and get their must-have Fisherman’s Cagoule – be quick, though, because they’ll sell out. It’ll be hard to choose between yellow and apple green, but either will make you feel springy, even if the weather doesn’t. We also like their shawl-collared, cotton waffle sweater in raisin (which sounds so much nicer than purple). If you’re in an even chillier northern climate, where there’s still snow (ie, Scotland), then you owe it to yourself to plump for all-out luxury and comfort. Ballantyne’s 6-ply cashmere cardigan with shawl collar (we are a fan of the shawl collar, you’ll note) exclusively at Harrod’s, is a treat, if an expensive one. With any of these new closet favourites, you’ll look dandy wandering around the fine exhibition of neo-Classical architectural drawings at the Sir John Soane museum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
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