Cities & Regions
Aswan
“Instagram vs. Reality” in Aswan’s Nubian Village
I have to be honest – I hate it when guests insist on visiting the Nubian Village in Aswan these days. That’s not because we don’t want to take them there…
Luxor
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple, located in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the largest and most impressive ancient religious complexes in the world. It was dedicated to the god Amun…
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel, Ramses the Great’s Greatest Monument to Himself
In the far south of Egypt near the remote and desolate border with Sudan stands one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the temples of Abu…
Cairo
Best Bars, Nightlife, and Social Venues in Cairo
U Bistro & Bar – A swank bar and lounge with multiple areas delivering different ambiance in each. You enter from the busy 26th July Street in Zamalek into…
Cairo
Our Favorite Egyptian Restaurants in Cairo
Abou Tarek – This institution of a koshari restaurant in downtown Cairo is the most famous of Egypt’s koshari houses. Takeaway is on the ground level while a…
Alexandria
Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria
The historic Cecil Hotel is one of my favorite small hotels in Alexandria. My overall recommendation is to definitely stay at this hotel while in Alexandria…
Aswan
Nubian Museum
The history of Egypt is inextricably intertwined with the unique and distinct empire and civilization of the Nubians that inhabited lands both in the south of…
Sinai
Sharm el-Sheikh Museum
A new and impressive addition to Egypt’s museum scene has arrived with the opening of the Sharm el-Sheikh Museum, one of the first antiquities museums to be…
All Cairo Area Museums
Royal Carriages Museum
After a long restoration process, one of the oldest carriage museums in the world finally reopened its doors in late-2020. The museum was originally…
All Cairo Area Museums
Abdeen Palace Museum
Often overlooked by tourists eager to explore the more famous ancient treasures of the pharaohs, Abdeen Palace Museum sits conveniently in the heart of…
All Cairo Area Museums
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Destined to become another major hub for museum-going tourists visiting Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the first museum devoted…
Siwa
Exploring the Magical Oasis of Siwa
Crystal blue water that stands out in a desert of reds and tans is sure to bring joy to the heart of any weary traveller. Imagine living in ancient times…
Abydos Sites
Temple of Seti I at Abydos
While perhaps not as well-known as other sites and temples that line the Nile’s banks, the Temple of Seti I at Abydos is still perhaps one of the most…
Dendera Sites
Temple of Hathor at Dendera
The Temple of Hathor is one of the most overlooked marvels that line the Nile River. One of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt, the structure…
Aswan
The Temple of Sobek and Haroesis at Kom Ombo
The remains of the Temple of Sobek and Haroesis are situated atop the ancient city of Pa-Sabek, which literally means “the domain of Sobek.” The house of…
Aswan
The Temple of Horus at Edfu
The Temple of Horus in the city of Edfu was once forgotten to time under the sands of Egypt. Due to this, the resurrected site is one of the best preserved of…
Aswan
The Temple of Isis at Philae
The Temple of Isis originally sat on the island of Philae in the middle of the Nile River in the southern part of the ancient Egyptian empire. The temple was…
Giza
New archaeological finds in Egypt continue to astonish
Important discoveries out of Egypt have again been flooding the global news as archaeologists continue to explore beneath the sands of the Saqqara necropolis…
Cairo
The InterContinental Citystars Cairo
With Egypt being arguably the number one bucket-list tourism destination in the world, there are literally thousands of hotels in the country to choose from…
Giza
Everything You NEED to Know About Visiting the Pyramids & Sphinx
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to survive into the modern era. Everything else has vanished or…
Cairo
Getting from the Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo
Hopefully you’ve pre-arranged your transportation from the airport with your fabulous Western-run tour company and someone will be there at arrivals waiting…
Cairo
Mummies on the Move
There have been quite a few recent developments about mummies in Egypt lately, including the largest discovery of mummies in over a century near Luxor, which…
Luxor
What to See & Do in Luxor
Luxor is Egypt’s number two destination for visitors after the greater Cairo/Giza area further north. Luxor is the area I call the land of tombs and temples…
Luxor
New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor
The largest new discovery of ancient Egyptian mummies in over a century has been revealed to the public by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities at a ceremony in…