Aug 15, 2009 - Head for Sinai

After touring the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple which were both incredible, we headed for the airport for a long day of traveling to Dahab, Egypt on the Sinai Peninsula. ... When we arrived at the hotel in Dahab, the Sphinx Hotel, we were immediately directed to the Funny Munny bar for our welcome beer and a sheesha on a pile of pillows on the red sea. ... We definitely know we will like it in Dahab. ...

Aug 4, 2009 - Week at Red Sea Relax Resort

This entry is our week in Dahab, with a couple of other entries about our excursions. ... It is a lovely little place not directly in the centre of Dahab, so not too many shops and shopkeepers to bug us. ... Dahab has 2 bookstores that carry English books. ... Then with the moon almost full we went for a stroll down the malancon and checked out the “nightlife” of Dahab. ... There are a few things that should be on your list of to do’s when in Dahab. ...

Aug 2, 2009 - Amazing Race

We were up early, did a quick check of email, and found the phone number of our chosen residence in Dahab. ... Thus began our 8 hour bus ride to Dahab. ... At last we arrived in Dahab, a little place on the Red Sea. ...

Jun 7, 2009 - Dahab

hello all! Thanks kris for some good news from detroit! Thanks auntie kim for your messages, and everyone else too! I arrived here in dahab yesterday with no problems. ... it was a really quick flight, about half hour, and then about an hour drive here to my hotel so i was by the pool by 130pm.hello all! Thanks kris for some good news from detroit! Thanks auntie kim for your messages, and everyone else too! I arrived here in dahab yesterday with no problems. ... it was a really quick flight, about half hour, and then about an hour drive here to my hotel so i was by the pool by 130pm....

Jan 1, 2009 - Dahab, Egypt: A Beach on the Sinai Peninsula Across the Red Sea

John was getting a little sick of just sand and ruins, so we decided to go to Dahab where there are beaches and snorkeling. ... Two tour groups were heading up a hill from the dock, so we decided to follow them and maybe catch a ride to our next town, Dahab. ... We greeted him and jumped into the van heading to Dahab. ... We were here…finally! Randy Dahab means ‘gold’ in Arabic. ... I assume this refers to the color of the rock hills jetting out from the sea around Dahab. ...

Dec 12, 2008 - Highs and Lows by the Fabulous Red Sea

12/12/08 The truck carried us away from the magical monuments of ancient Egypt to the Sinai Peninsula, past the Suez Canal, which provides a shortcut from Europe and Africa to Asia by connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and Mt. Dahab, our stopping point on the eastern side of the peninsula, was a cute beachy town with lots of cafes and shops lining crystal blue waters. ... Even the landscape surrounding the town was mountainous and beautiful.12/12/08 The truck carried us away from the magical monuments of ancient Egypt to the Sinai Peninsula, past the Suez Canal, which provides a shortcut from Europe and Africa to Asia by connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and Mt. Dahab, our stopping point on the eastern side of the peninsula, was a cute beachy town with lots of cafes and shops lining crystal blue waters. ... Even the landscape surrounding the town was mountainous and beautiful....

Nov 23, 2008 - Dahab!

Ok so last night I caught my flight on Egypt Air from Cairo to Sharm.Ok so last night I caught my flight on Egypt Air from Cairo to Sharm....

Nov 3, 2008 - The Land of 1,000 Sunrises

Day 8 - Sinai/Dahab - Sunday, Nov. ... (Maybe this gives you an idea about how much sleep we have been getting) We arrived at our hotel (I should say oasis) in Dahab a couple hours later. ... We have a couple more days here in Dahab with plenty of fun activities planned. ...

Oct 30, 2008 - The Better Red Sea

We soon realized Taba was the most obscure port we could have chosen, in the middle of desert, and being the only arrivals NOT in a guided tour group, we were glad when the Kiwis offered to share a seat in their private driver they had hired to shuttle them to Dahab. ... Dreadlocks, tye-dye, and Jack Johnson greeted me as I stepped out of the van and took my first walk down the beachfront of Dahab, now this is more like it. ... Dahab is not your typical Egypt, but its a more-relaxed locale to start to ease into the madness. ... Being that the Red Sea is famous for its fantastic scuba diving marvels under the water, there are hundreds of resorts boasting the most attentive service and flowery details – while Dahab boasts the best drinking, clubs, cheap cuisine, and independent relaxation; young, budget, backpackers feel a magnetic pull to the small town. ...

Feb 27, 2008 - Dahab - The Sinai Peninsula

We shared a taxi to Dahab and found out that he actually owns a dive shop there. ... perfect! He ended up being our personal guide, friend,and dive master for the rest of our time in Dahab. ... What else is great about Dahab? Where do I start? DIVING!!! This is some of the best diving in the world and Hayden guided us through some great spots,including the famous "Blue Hole". ... We only did 5 dives, but it was enough for me to know that I want to go back! Hayden also took us for a "camping" trip about 45 minutes out of Dahab. ... I liked it a lot! In case I wasn't clear, I loved Dahab! In fact, I considered staying for 3 weeks to do my divemaster course and Hayden offered me a job at the shop to help pay for it. ...

Jul 20, 2007 - Dahab

Tomamos un colectivo a Dahab con unas chinas (coreanas, creo). ... Se supone que Dahab, Sharm-el-Sheikh y Ras-Muhammed son de los mejores sitios del mundo para bucear. ... El dato es quedarse en Dahab, que es mas barato, y organizar todo desde alli. ...

Jun 12, 2007 - Taba to Dahab

Taba to Dahab 12 june We started out about 6:45 to sail the 60 nautical miles to Dahab. ... We had a good sail with the wind behind us and at times doing 9 knots! Dahab does not have a marina but we were going to anchor close to shore and take the dingy in for dinner! Lars has the Red Sea Pilot Guide and it said this was possible and indicated anchorages. ... From a distance Dahab looked good. ...