I flew over the vast Arabian Desert on the way to the incredible Abu Simbel. My jaw-dropped as I gaped at this overwhelming structure while listening to the real story from Sherif. Construction of the temple lasted for about 20 years. … Continue reading
After fully exploring the pyramids and taking in the Sphinx, we went local and boarded the overnight train for Aswan. Taking the local train in Egypt was truly an authentic experience. I shared my “room” with Jackie from New York. … Continue reading
Sitting on a camel for the first time was surprisingly nerve-racking. I mounted the camel when it was lying down, and I didn’t realize just how tall they are! It shot upright and wobbled to a stand – I needed … Continue reading
Chaotic Cairo keeps a mass of experiences coming at me thick and fast – I leap from one time to another in this intense jumble of ancient and new. My guide for the next 10 days in Egypt is Sherif. … Continue reading
We cast off and watched upper Egypt slip away as we cruised to our next port of call, majestic Luxor – site of the ancient city of Thebes. On arrival, we headed up the stunning Avenue of Sphinxes. In ancient … Continue reading
In the morning we headed to the beachside of Hurghada for some relaxing time on the water. I’ll admit it felt so nice to get a break from all the history, tombs and scorching heat. We decided to go snorkeling in the … Continue reading
An array of lights twinkled over spice shops and stores. Rainbows of colourful scarves and beaded necklaces lined the streets, while glass and tin lanterns gently sprinkled the darkness with hues of red, yellow, green and blue. Ramadan, the most … Continue reading
So far during my time in Egypt, I have had mixed experiences with Egyptian people. My first experience was when I got out of the taxi at my hotel, and a porter practically ripped my luggage from my hands even … Continue reading
The Vintage Postcard 