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CAIRO — When software engineer Ali Abdo realized that Egypt’s tourism sector would likely suffer following the Russian plane crash in the Sinai Peninsula on Oct. 31, he did not hesitate to put his hobby to use in a bid to help his homeland.
Abdo decided to launch a new installment of his “Around Egypt on Motorcycle” initiative, whereby he travels across the country on a 1993 model bike to visit and photograph interesting sites and raise awareness about tourist destinations. In his newest journey, launched Dec. 10, he aims to travel 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) in the span of seven days. While he is well aware that his bike is relatively old, he insists on using it to lead his initiative.
