From the moment I hopped on a local bus from Cairo’s airport to Downtown — a solo traveller and the only foreigner on board — it was clear I was in for a deeper kind of adventure. Public transportation in Egypt doesn’t just get you from A to B; it pulls you into the heart […]

Visiting Abu Simbel was one of the highlights of my 10 days trip to Egypt. Whilst it wasn’t an easy trip to do, it was definitely worth it, and in this article I will tell you how you can too, and all the logistics around it. Abu Simbel is located very close to the border […]

Looking to make the most out of just one day in Cairo? Then you’ve come to the right place!  Cairo is full of great things to do and see and it can be impossible to decide which attractions are best to visit, especially when you have such little time in the city to explore. The […]

The Nubian villages in Aswan are a hidden gem within Egypt, that offer an escape from the hassle of Cairo and bring a cheery, more relaxed time to your trip. Egypt is vast in land, and rich in history, dating back thousands of years. So it is no surprise that walking through the Hypostyle Hall […]

Luxor is a must visit for every traveller passionate about Ancient Egypt, it is where history comes back to life through incredible architecture and art. Based on my own experience, in this two days in Luxor itinerary, I will tell you how to best organise your trip to the former capital of Egypt, and how […]

Visiting Alexandria was high on my list of things to do during my trip to Egypt. Having a friend living there, I was often treated to beautiful panoramic photos of the seafront, and when I finally decided to go to Egypt, I just had to include Alexandria in my itinerary.  I ended up planning a […]

Travelling by train has been considerably glorified for many years in movies and books. It is a cost-efficient way of moving around, and also creates opportunities for authentic local experiences. I have travelled on the most famous trains around the world, including the Transsiberian, and every journey has opened doors into the local culture of the country […]

Most of the people who visit Egypt, and are interested in a historical tour rather than a beach vacation, will land in Cairo, the capital. Cairo is a massive city, extremely busy, and it can be very overwhelming for first time visitors. In this two days in Cairo itinerary I will show you how to visit […]

One thing that stuck in my mind whilst visiting Egypt was that the Nile is the country’s source of life. It has been for thousands of years, with the first calendars of the Ancient Egyptians being based on the flooding season and celebrating the harvest. The traditional Egyptian food is a celebration of the land […]

I guess that deep inside I have always wanted to visit Egypt, but I never did make any real travel plans to get to this beautiful country. Then last year, whilst I was at a press conference during the World Travel Market, I won return flights to Cairo. It took a few months before I decided to […]