Things to do in Giza and surrounding areas (a complete itinerary)

At the end of March/beginning of April 2019, I embarked on a long awaited journey to Egypt, staying in Giza for four days. Most only pass through Cairo, spending no more than a day or two, visiting...

Inside the Great Pyramid at Giza – Is It Worth Going In?

The Great pyramid at Giza (Khufu) is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain. Built 4,500 years ago, this defining symbol of the world, which we still look at...

Cairo & surrounds - Must see spots

Are you planning to head to Cairo and not sure what there is to see or what you are wanting to see while you are there? Well here are my 5 top sites to check out while you are there. Everyone...

The history and geography of Cairo

Cairo or Al Qahira (Arabic) is the 21st capital of Egypt was 969 n.chr. Founded by the Fatimid dynasty about 165 km south of Alexandria on the Mediterranean and about 120 km west of Suez Canal and is...

To Cruise, Or Not to Cruise

John: We need to get ahold of Eddie money and see if he'll sing the intro for us. I was thinking about this, like two tickets of paradise or something. Jen: Two tickets of paradise. John: ...

A Quick Visit to Plovdiv, Bulgaria

We took an AMAwaterways river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest with an extension to Istanbul at the end of the cruise. We went by bus (coach) from the Danube to Istanbul with an overnight stay...