6 Tips for the Pyramids of Egypt at Giza
The Egypt pyramids of Giza are one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world so I, like most everyone else in the world, always dreamed of visiting them. My dream came true in 2009 when I went as a…
10 Tips for Shopping in a Souq
A souq, or outdoor Middle East marketplace, is frequently a labyrinth of crowded, busy and loud streets with masses of aggressive shopkeepers calling out at you to buy their goods. Other times, such as in the Gulf countries, souqs are…
Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt
When you travel through Egypt, it is really exciting to see ancient history popping up all over the country’s landscape. Especially when you’re not expecting it. I knew Luxor was full of tombs and temples, which is the reason I…
The Blue Hole at Dahab, Egypt – What You’ll Find
The most popular scuba diving spot in Egypt is the Blue Hole near Dahab in the South Sinai. This is a 130-meter (426-foot) deep hole in the Red Sea located in a little cove that is a gorgeous shade of…
