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In the 5th century BC Herodotus wrote of Egypt that 'nowhere are there so many marvellous things...nor in the world besides are to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness' - and not too much has changed. The Sphinx, the Nile, ancient Luxor, the pyramids - Egypt's scope is glorious.
It's not just the Pharaonic monuments that have drawn travellers to this country since long before the birth of Christ - it's the legacy of the Greeks, Romans and early Christians, and the profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties.
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 | By graynomadsusa | Views [7]
(This is for those who think we’re “Living the Dream” every day.)
“Khalāş” is my go-to reply in Egypt. Enough! It works with touts, begging kids and even dogs. And it sums ... Read more >
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | By graynomadsusa | Views [5]
The overnight Emirates 777 flight from Accra to Dubai was packed. I felt so terrible that I strapped into my middle seat, put in my earplugs and slept the entire way. With less than two hours for the connection to Cairo it was up to Allah whether ... Read more >
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 | By korric | Views [450]
An acquaintance and I decided to book a guided tour to Egypt. I've never used a tour agency before, as I generally prefer to go it on my own or with friends. That way we can explore off the beaten path and see things that a tour doesn't include. Of ... Read more >
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Wed, 2 Aug 2023 | By korric | Photo Gallery
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Sun, 10 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [361]
It’s my final full day in Egypt. I’ll admit my time in Cairo has been OK but not what I expected. In a few days I’ll be meeting my brother, Dave, for the first time and I feel like the anticipation of that has thrown my concentration ... Read more >
Fri, 8 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
Home to the Pyramids of Giza and Tut's Golden Mask, Cairo is Egypt in microcosm
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Fri, 8 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [779]
The oldest and only remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the Great Pyramids of Giza. Few structures in the world, if any, have inspired writers, artists, historians, academics, archaeologists, photographers, filmmakers, and ordinary ... Read more >
Tue, 5 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [448]
Scuba diving, temple exploring, sailing, feasting, hitchhking, and hot air ballooning...in Egypt, I seem to have done it all from the prototypical to the extraordinary. Today I would ride in a hot air balloon for the first time. Even at 37, I'm still ... Read more >
Mon, 4 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [420]
It's Independence Day in the USA but I'm here in Egypt for the 4th of July exploring temples. Abdallah advised me to allow for a large chunk of the day at Karnak since it's the world's second largest temple complex (the largest is Angkor Wat). Covering ... Read more >
Sun, 3 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [464]
Heaving on glops of suncreen and donning my Barmah kangaroo leather hat, I felt like Indiana Jones as I explored the Valley of the Kings and a lot in between today. After a few days in Aswan, last night I took the train to Luxor. My plan to sail on a ... Read more >
Sun, 3 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
The final resting place of Tutankhamun and dozens of other pharaohs
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Sun, 3 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [602]
No matter how many lessons on Ancient Egypt you had in history class or how many times you've seen hieroglyphics in National Geographic or on the History Channel, nothing will prepare you for seeing them in person. The temples of Abu Simbel are an architectural ... Read more >
Fri, 1 Jul 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
One of the most magnificent temples in Egypt
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
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