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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 18 - Winter 2023

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6 CAIRO MARKETS Egypt's pulsating souks are feasts for all the senses where you'll find everything from crafts and intricate jewellery to aromatic and unusual spices and foods. A trip to Cairo isn't complete without a visit to the famous Khan El-Khalili market where visitors wander its narrow walkways on a quest for that ultimate souvenir. The souk sits on the site of what was once an ancient trade route and so today's atmosphere isn't unlike what it was during the times of the Berbers and Turks who would trade after journeying on camelback. 36 VIKING

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