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Egypt

What to Pack for an Ideal Egypt Vacation

November 9, 2020 By Oliver William

Sphinx (photo: Spencer Davis)

An Egypt vacation should be on everyone’s bucket list.

9 Reasons to Take a Nile Cruise

March 21, 2018 By Guest Blogger

Temple of Edfu

Here are a few of the highlights you can expect from a traditional Nile River cruise, plus a few tips for your visit to Egypt.

5 Reasons to Visit Egypt Other than the Pyramids

May 10, 2016 By Guest Blogger

St. Catherine's Monastery

The Great Pyramids have a lasting hold on our imagination, but there’s much more to see when you visit Egypt, including Siwa Oasis and the White Desert.

Adventures in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis

January 11, 2012 By Mark Wiens

One of the absolute coolest things to do in Egypt is to visit an oasis, and one of the most easily accessible is the Siwa Oasis.

How to Negotiate A Camel Ride to the Great Pyramids

June 27, 2011 By Dave

Tips for getting a good deal on your camel tour of the Great Pyramids.

From Baksheesh to Sheesha – A Few Unexpected Memories of Egypt

May 30, 2011 By Mark Wiens

Mark recounts some unexpected discoveries he made while visiting Egypt.

Friday Flashback: Aswan, Abu Simbel & Feluccas

June 18, 2010 By Dave

Even though I chose to take a barge-like cruise ship up the Nile River, I still had plenty of time to enjoy felucca rides around Aswan.  As with everything in Egypt, the cost had to be negotiated, and it’s best to bring your sense of humor. Aswan, the Dams, and the Temple of Isis at […]

Friday Flashback: Nile Cruise & Temple Tourism

June 11, 2010 By Dave

Once I arrived in Luxor and joined the organized tour, I was insulated from most of the shenanigans and tourist shams (though one might argue I paid into the biggest of them all — a prepackaged Nile cruise). I ended up having a great time on the cruise.  My room was very nice, there was […]

Friday Flashback: Cairo, Camels & the Great Pyramids

June 4, 2010 By Dave

In 2001, I had plans to visit Egypt however 9/11 disrupted them and I’d had it on the back burner ever since. In December 2008, I flew Egypt Air from Jo’burg to Cairo.  It was my first visit to a Middle Eastern country, and I was immediately struck by the dreariness of the Nile River […]

Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

February 4, 2010 By Dave

The ancient tombs and temples of Egypt beg the photographer to play with perspectives.

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