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.
Egypt
5 Reasons to Visit Egypt Other than the Pyramids
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.
The Great Convergence
The Great Convergence, Egypt, Winter Solstice 2012 on GoPro from The Do LaB. The Great Convergence took place on December 20-28, 2012 to celebrate the end of the Mayan Calendar, the Winter Solstice and other sacred alignments. It consisted of a series of ceremonies at the Pyramids, Sphinx and various Egyptian sacred sites along with […]
Adventures in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis
ne of the absolute coolest things to do in Egypt is visit an oasis, and one of the most easily accessible is the Siwa Oasis. To get there you either have to drive yourself, or take an eight hour bus ride from Alexandria. The buses departs at night and when you wake up, you are […]
Feluccas on the Nile River
Going all the way back to 2011, I’d always had this romantic notion of sailing down the Nile River on a traditional felucca. When I finally did make it to Egypt, I opted for the comforts of a giant cruise boat instead, however I still made time to try my hand at sailing feluccas in […]
How to Negotiate A Camel Ride to the Great Pyramids
Tips for getting a good deal on your camel tour of the Great Pyramids.
From Baksheesh to Sheesha – A Few Unexpected Memories of Egypt
Mark recounts some unexpected discoveries he made while visiting Egypt.
Video: Egypt / Lebanon Montage
Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt
The ancient tombs and temples of Egypt beg the photographer to play with perspectives.
Final Thoughts – Egypt
The perfect day in Aswan and Egypt’s Nile Valley starts with the usual breakfast of coffee, bread, and egg. Progress onward to further readings of Paul Theroux’s “Dark Star Safari” while the symphony of Egyptians’ daily lives delight the ears. Honking taxi horns punctuate the call to prayer sounded over mosque loudspeakers. Glancing up from […]