Tariq Elkashef

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me - www.soultravel.co.uk
me - www.soultravel.co.uk

Writer, photographer, tour leader and all around travel aficionado. Having spent much of the last seven years ‘on the road’, first as an independent traveller, and then as a professional tour leader/guide for one of Europe’s leading adventure travel specialists ,Tariq has recently returned to the UK to take a break from touring and to focus on writing about those places he knows and loves most. In his career he has specialised in leading overland tours throughout the Middle East, in particular Syria, Jordan, and Egypt (his second home), South America, and more recently Tibet.

Tariq is the author and editor of AlternativeEgypt - The Online Egypt Travel Guide for the Independent Traveller

Latest Articles

Find Backpacker Jobs in Australia
Looking for jobs for travellers in Australia? Five easy steps to finding employment in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, or Melbourne.
Jun 16, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
The Best Backpacker Jobs In London
Earn a living and have fun in London. Opportunities for working holidaymakers. Find out how to be an Extra, work as a Roadie, or make money in Promotions.
Jun 16, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Australian Working Holiday Visa
All the facts you need to know for your Australian Working Holiday Visa Application. Who can get one, how much it costs, and how to apply.
May 28, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Things To Do Petra, Jordan
Visited the capital of the Nabataeans and seen the main sights? There's still more to do - go for a trek, check out nightlife of the Siq or enjoy Bedouin music.
May 13, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
More things to do in Petra, Jordan
Information about horse riding, visiting little Petra, taking Jordanian cooking classes, and other activities around the ancient Nabataen city.
May 13, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Adventure Tour Operators
Want to travel on the wild side? This article provides an overview of adventure holiday experts such as Kumuka, Dragoma and others.
May 7, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Volunteering Abroad
On a Gap year? Want to Volunteer? Find international volunteering placements through agencies like itoi, Teaching Projects Abroad and Global Crossroads
May 4, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Online Work Abroad Resources
A reviews of some of the best travel and work abroad websites including Roadjunky.com, Transitionsabroad.com, and Escapeartist.com
Apr 28, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Europe To Africa by Ferry
How to travel from Europe to Africa on the cheap, by travelling across the Gibralter straights by ferry. From Algeciras in Spain, to Tangier, Morocco.
Apr 28, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef
Hejaz Train Departure Information
Schedules, departure times, price information, and useful hints for travelling on the Hejaz Railway from Damascus to Amman and visa versa.
Apr 15, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef