Cairo

Learn tips for negotiating a camel ride to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, so you can see them the old school way.

Mark recounts some unexpected discoveries he made while visiting Egypt.

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

The morning of September 11, 2001, is well ingrained in my memory.  Within a few days of the attack, I called Adventure Center and verified my October trip was still …

After I had enough money for the initial deposit, I called Adventure Center back. I spoke to the same woman as before, Maz.  Since my trip is one of the least …

By now I’m convinced I need to go visit Egypt, and soon! After reading the ad, I wanted to check and see if the tour operator, Adventure Center, had a web …

Preface:  9 years ago, I was actively planning a trip to Egypt for the first time. I started documenting the process on this site (long before this blog), however my …

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” …

My last day in Aswan was all about killing time until the night train back to Cairo. Normally I could occupy myself for hours on end with a solid internet …

After the excitement of camels, pyramids, and hustles, I opted for dinner at a restaurant I could trust, McDonald’s. The McArabia is two small kofta (meat) patties in a pita …

I slept surprisingly well considering my butt almost hit the floor when I laid down on the bed in my little, high-ceilinged hotel room. Along with the free breakfast of …