by Jesse Torres | Sep 30, 2022 | Africa, Destination, Egypt
Seeing the Great Pyramids Seeing the Great Pyramids, one of the ancient wonders of the world, is a once in a lifetime trip for many people. Because of the travel distances involved for most tourists who go to Egypt, advance planning is definitely required. In many...
by Jesse Torres | Sep 30, 2022 | Africa, Destination, Egypt
Egypt the Land of Mysteries and Myths Since time memorial Egypt is deemed to be the land of mysteries and myths. Surprisingly Egypt is not blessed with the charismatic aspect of Mother Nature but it is paradigm of manual work at its excellence. The Egyptian pyramids...
by Jesse Torres | Sep 30, 2022 | Africa, Egypt, Vacations
Siwa Oasis Location Siwa is a small desert oasis some 350 miles west of Cairo, and the best time to go there is between October and April, which is before the mosquitoes and the heat arrive. At this time of year the nights can be very cold, even freezing. It isn’t...
by Jesse Torres | Sep 29, 2022 | Africa, Egypt
A Little Back History of Abu Simbel Sitting on the bank of Lake Nasser is one of Egypt’s most striking monuments, the twin temples of Abu Simbel. Built with the aid of Ramesses II over 3,000 years ago, these temples have stood the test of time. The story in the back...
by Jesse Torres | Sep 25, 2022 | Africa, Egypt
Aswan, Egypt, is regarded for the incredible renovation of its historical archaeological sites. But previous the otherworldly temples and rich history, Aswan is a city of open-air marketplaces, felucca cruises, and tranquil views. So let’s dive into this gem on the...
by Jesse Torres | Sep 25, 2022 | Africa, Egypt
Reference Map Karnak Temple Location Arrival at the Train Station Luxor Train Station Once you are located at the train station and walk out the main station the first thing you will notice is how pushy and persistent local taxis are and ever more persistent is the...
