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...

Top 5 Places to Visit in Thessaloniki

Walk over the White Tower and enjoy the museum within the renovated interior. Various historical events pertaining to Greece and its neighboring countries are explained. Then climb the steps to the...

The Mysterious Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta, Italy

The mysterious sea grotto of Montagna Spaccata, or Split Mountain, is a natural wonder found on Monte Orlando, a protected natural park in Gaeta. According to local stories, God was so...

My Mausoleum in Turkistan City

I wanted to write this post about Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi in Turkistan city a long time ago. I am traveling to Turkestan city very often, more with my guests- tourists. But I do not get...

A Guide to Florence Cathedral

Anyone who has studied art, architecture, film, or history will have heard of Florence Cathedral! Now known for Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome, this most miraculous monument begs the question, how did...