4 Days in Cairo & Giza: My Itinerary
Four days in Cairo and Giza, from narrow passages inside the Great Pyramid and colorful tomb reliefs to Tutankhamun’s treasures, dinner by the Nile and a search for Nefertiti at Khan el-Khalili.
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Cairo & Giza Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See & Practical Tips
Four days in Cairo and Giza, from morning coffee overlooking the pyramids to ancient tombs, museum treasures and more shopping than my suitcase could handle.
Under the Egyptian Stars: A Night in the Desert
An evening in the Eastern Desert, from sunset and stargazing to the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the sky.
Hurghada Itinerary: How to Spend 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days
From Red Sea snorkeling and desert stargazing to local markets, boat trips, and relaxing beach days.
Hurghada Travel Guide: Beaches, Desert Trips & Things to Do
From the lively bazaars of El Dahar to coral reefs and star-filled desert skies, Hurghada has plenty to explore between beach days.
Hurghada Before the Hotels: History and Ancient Stories
Stories Waiting Ahead A City Named After a Desert Plant One desert shrub may have served as a local meeting point. The Ababda – People Between the Desert and the Sea Before modern roads, they knew how to read the…
What Do Egyptian Souvenirs Mean? From Scarabs to Winged Isis
Stories Waiting Ahead The Scarab – A Small Beetle and a New Beginning How did a beetle become one of ancient Egypt’s most familiar symbols? The Ankh – The Key of Life A closer look at the cross-shaped symbol held…
Kilimanjaro Doesn’t Change. You Do: 8 Lessons from Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro changes more than your altitude. Five days on Africa’s highest mountain left me with lessons that still shape the way I travel – and the way I live. The Climb Ends. Not Everything Else Does. Humility Kilimanjaro teaches…
Kilimanjaro Packing List: What I Used and What I Would Leave at Home
What This Packing List Covers Still Choosing Your Kilimanjaro Climb? What to compare before choosing a route and operator. Travel Documents and Money Visas, insurance, cash and documents to prepare before departure. Bags and Sleeping Equipment What to pack for…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Living in the Shadow of Africa’s Highest Mountain
The Stories Waiting Ahead The Adventure Begins Two nervous climbers, ten team members, and one final gear check before there is no turning back. Into the Rainforest Monkeys, marked trails, and the dangerous early conclusion that climbing Kili is easy.…