Egypt

Travel Expectations Vs Reality – How Pictures Lie To Us

People are often inspired to travel by pictures and films. However, these places are often portrayed in an idealistic manner creating travel expectations that are rarely met. Of course, many of these places are always more crowded, as can...

Beyond The Pyramids Into Ancient Egypt

The only surviving wonder of the ancient world, the Pyramids of Giza are probably the most iconic images of Ancient Egypt. However, there are many more treasures hidden in the desert sands along the River Nile.  From Luxor to Abu Simbel, there...

11 Famous Mummies You Can See Around The World

Mummy Juanita, Peru The 500 Mummy Juanita has been called the "Inca Ice Maiden". Around 12 years old at the time of her death, she was killed as part of an offering to the Inca gods in the 15th century. Buried in the...

11 Things You Cannot Miss In Egypt

Home of the great pyramids and a history stretching back over 7000 years, it's no surprise that Egypt is such a popular destination. Besides the majestic Pharaonic attractions of Giza or Luxor, Egypt is home to other unique cultures,...

Take A Look At 25 Of The Oldest Buildings On The Planet

Around the world, 18 April is recognized as World Heritage Day or the International Day For Monuments and Sites. It celebrates human history and heritage through ancient and magnificent monuments. Many countries even have free entry at popular monuments and sites in...

These are 22 of the World’s Weirdest Buildings

Buildings are enduring symbols of art and creativity. From the Colosseum to the Great Wall of China, great buildings usually have a huge impact on people. However, these 22 buildings are more an indulgence of fantasy on the part...

Top 12 Most Mesmerising Sunsets You Must Not Miss

"Bursts of gold on lavender melting into saffron. It's the time of day when the sky looks like it has been spray-painted by a graffiti artist" - Mia Kirshner. Watching a sunrise or a sunset is not something we do every...

Visit The Seven Wonders – The Ultimate Bucket List

If you're like me, you have a really long list of places you want to visit. But you don't know where to start. Why not cover the ultimate bucket list, and visit the seven wonders of the world. The...

Things to do in Cairo for a Culture Buff

While most people travel to Egypt with the sole purpose of seeing the pyramids of Giza, unless you are completely strapped for time, a visit to the city of Cairo is a must as it is home to resplendent...

Things To See In Cairo That Aren’t Mummies Or Pyramids

Many visitors tend to become satisfied with a tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Little have they explored this magnificent city. The ancient ruins draw you closer to Egypt’s capital. Take time for the archaeological site of Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara. The sights...

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