When traveling I love to research about the place I'll be going to. I usually will get a few travel guides, but I'll also read many blogs from other fellow travelers. I was sad to learn that Google's "Blog Search" functionality was discontinued, which made searching for the rare blog on Egypt so much harder
Move is part of Cairo’s austerity measures aimed at securing a IMF loan agreement
In 1939 the BBC recorded the sound of two trumpets discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb. The British soldier, James Tappern, who played them, allowed the haunting music that had been silent for 3000 years to be heard once more.
With tensions easing, is it time tourists considered returning to Egypt? Richard Spencer reports
I have always dreamt of Egypt ever since I was a little girl. I loved ancient history (and Indiana Jones) and wanted to see the temples and monuments in person. It was fascinated how they complex and old they were. And they were so beautiful from the photos! I would watch the history channel and
My thoughts about whether or not an independent traveler can enjoy organized tours.
The Egypt Scam of the Giza Pyramids and how to escaped the wrath of the camel handler. Are you ready for the wrath of the Egyptians?
Is Egypt safe? Are the pyramids worth visiting? Should you book an Egypt tour? Here are some things that surprised me about Egypt travel.
This is my budget breakdown of my trip to Egypt (with a layover in Frankfurt, Germany). I knew going into this trip that it was going to be on the expensive side. I had budgeted $6262.41 in expenses for this trip. Here is how I actually spent that budget: Airfare: $972.26 I had watched airfare obsessively for
Egypt is perfectly safe to visit right now and all my tips for staying safe and enjoying Egypt!
Photo essay exposing life and reality of living and traveling to Cairo, Egypt. Cairo is a chaotic city that is full of life and filled with entertainment.
Karnak to największy na świecie kompleks świątyń, pełen starożytnych kolumn, hieroglifów, obelisków i innych zabytków. Zwiedzanie go to jak cofnięcie się do czasów faraonów.
Share the love “Where to next?” It’s a daunting question that I’m asked fairly often, but most recently by my family at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a question that makes me a little nervous because I don’t currently have anything big on the books. Of course, I don’t usually until a few days/weeks/hours before, but it’s …
Guide to the best Egyptian street food with pictures!
Closer look at the country through the faces of Egypt themselves.
Is it safe to visit Egypt right now? That's up for debate, but one thing is for sure: These pictures will make you want to find out!
The Memnon Colossi are two, well, colossal statues, about 20 metres high, made from crystalline quartzite. 2025 years ago, one of the statues began singing.
Exploramum and Explorason have been traveling the world for nearly 3 years and 53 countries so far. Hear what Flying Kids have to say about our journey.
Cut in the rock and consisting of two rooms, the walls of which are covered with poorly preserved decoration and hieroglyphic inscriptions: a team of archaeologists working under the auspices of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw started research in the ancient temple at Gebelein in Upper Egypt.
Who wouldn’t want to watch Law & Oracle?
Do rezerwatu tego chodzi się najczęściej na safari, czyli na wielbłądzie. Dopóki nie dowiedzieliśmy się, że jest inna możliwość, nie planowaliśmy tego miejsca na nurkowanie w ogóle. Dopiero kiedy ktoś rzucił pomysł, zaczęliśmy kombinować jak się tam dostać, żeby nie trzeba było jechać na wielbłądku. Okazało się, że jest inne i całkiem proste rozwiązanie. ...
Day one in Egypt; one for the books. So much happened and at different ends of the crazy spectrum. Where else can you be exfoliated, temporarily blinded, rescued by a mirage, greeted by a ghost, an…
Egypt's biker scene is booming, we get an insight what its all about.
A look at a few moments that defined my adventures in Egypt.
An Alexandria day trip is a great trip from Cairo. Abu Mena should be included if you are into history. I share my experience with you. Enjoy.
A few of my favorite little known ancient Egyptian sites.
New scans suggest a tomb may be hidden within Egypt's Great Pyramid, possibly holding the pharaoh Khufu, say archaeologists.
Western sanctions mean credit cards don’t work and iPhones crash on arrival, with few visitors witnessing the wealth of attractions on offer
"Why travel to Egypt ?" people normally ask. After all, this is the land of harassment and scams. Here's 16 photos to make you change your mind.
Whether you're a historian, architect, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful scenery, Egypt's temples will dazzle you. Can I be real with y'all? I didn't love Egypt (and not just because I got mugged at the beginning of my trip). The country just didn't click with me, the certain je ne sais quoi of a
A look at a few moments that defined my adventures in Egypt.
I was startled awake in the middle of the night by a strange Egyptian man shouting loudly at me in Arabic.
Baksheesh: A small sum of money given as alms, a tip, or a bribe. The request of “Baksheesh” while in Egypt comes frequently and often for no apparent reason. Baksheesh, like a Tip in t…
I thought it would be fun to count all the ways I traveled on my 2.5 week trip to Egypt! Planes: 8 Trains: 3 Taxis: 8 Vans: 17 Shuttles: 3 Private Cars: 4 Trams: 5 Boats: 4 Ships: 1 Submarines: 0 (sadly didn't get to go on this one, as I had to cancel my
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