Egypt

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...

Take extra cash in Egypt

The post title says really. Not sure if it was the tour company that we used or it is normal, though please make sure you bring extra cash (Egyptian Pounds) with you when visiting sites. In...

2 days is not enough

The post title says it all. Two days in Luxor was not enough. I knew that there was a lot to see and do, but once on the ground, the volume of sites totally blew my mind. In doing the research...

5 Great places to see in Egypt

Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world’s most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the ancient temples of Luxor dating back thousands of...

Channeling Cleopatra on a Nile River Cruise

One of the highlights of our recent trip to Egypt was a Nile river ! We did extensive research prior to our trip and decided upon a five day sail aboard the Nour el Nil Malouka. Recently cited by...