When I first arrived in Egypt, I fantasized about exploring cities other than Cairo. I got to visit Sharm el Sheikh with Mark and I looked forward to exploring Luxor and Aswan (Abu Simbel) after I was done with work. However, towards the end of my stay, I found myself […]
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Taking the Overnight Train from Cairo to Luxor
To wrap up my three-month stay in Egypt, I decided to take an organized tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. After doing a bit of research on Trip Advisor, I opted to go with Love Egypt Tours. I booked my trip with them just days before I was due […]
Read More24 Hours in Cairo – What to See & Do
For my last weekend in Cairo, I decided to take an organized tour of the city. I reached out to a guide who came highly recommended by a friend of mine. Within a few minutes of speaking over the phone, we had arranged an itinerary for the day. So if […]
Read MoreUnder the Sea: My First Ever Dive in Sharm el Sheikh
Scuba diving has been on my living list for quite a while. I never thought I’d cross it off soon and definitely did not think I’d do so in Egypt. But when Mark and I found ourselves in Sharm el Sheikh, a coastal city along the Red Sea, we knew […]
Read MoreVisiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Slightly oblivious of what to expect when visiting the Great Pyramids, I set off with Mark to see one of the ancient wonders of the world. Getting to the Great Pyramids (and getting around in Cairo)… To get to the Pyramid complex, we booked a ride on Uber from our […]
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