Egypt: A Mixed Bag
We had heard from many fellow travelers about what to expect in Egypt-a bit of a mixed bag. We had been told to prepare ourselves for quite a ride: the weather, the scams, and the touts all extreme. So...
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Luxor Now Easier to Visit Than Ever Before
In November, the new easyJet flight route launched from London Gatwick directly to Luxor. This Egyptian city has long been a favorite for charter holidays, but is now more easily accessible – and...
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7 Reasons Not To Ride a Camel Through the Giza Pyramids in Egypt
This post is going to come off as hypocritical: I literally just dismounted from the camel that took me through the Giza pyramid complex near Cairo, Egypt. Aside from the sore thighs — you have to...
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The Other Egyptian Pyramids, NO, Not Giza
Although the pyramids at Giza are without a doubt the most-visited and iconic ones in Egypt, literally hundreds of pyramids exist through the land of the Pharaohs. Sound overwhelming? It is....
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Group Travel to Egypt
When I approached the receptionist at Cairo’s Wake Up! Hostel to inquire about the best way to travel through southern Egypt, it was extremely easy for the young woman to talk me into an organized...
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Easing into Arab Culture as a Westerner Post Egypt Revolution
My heart was pounding as I exited the Mar Girgis station of the Cairo Metro, although there was nothing particularly scary or threatening in my field of vision. My anxiety intensified as I began...
View ArticleLuxor Now Easier to Visit Than Ever Before
In November, the new easyJet flight route launched from London Gatwick directly to Luxor. This Egyptian city has long been a favorite for charter holidays, but is now more easily accessible – and...
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Planning a Trip to Cairo & the Giza Pyramids
When traveling to Egypt, the vast majority of people go directly from Cairo to the pyramids, although there are many ways to make this trip happen. For some travelers, the Giza Pyramids are the main...
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