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Personal stories, travel guides and tips, photographs, and resources to help you get the most from your travels as you explore Egypt, from Alexandria and Cairo to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and even the Sinai Peninsula.
My post on the Historic Cairo World Heritage Site was originally published on WorldHeritageSites.net. What is Historic Cairo? The Historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage site covers a vast area in the heart of this large Read More …
You may be familiar with the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Egypt that include the pyramids, temples, and tombs of the ancient pharaohs. But those account for only three of Egypt’s seven World Heritage sites. Read More …
The craftsmen who built tombs for Egypt’s pharaohs lived near their workplace. Today, visitors to Luxor’s West Bank can see the remains of the Village of the Workers (Deir el-Medina) and the colorful tombs these Read More …
The Gayer-Anderson Museum is a rare example of the Islamic courtyard houses favored by Cairo’s successful merchants, traders, and other men of means during the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally two houses, each with separate Read More …
At the height of Egypt’s power more than 3,000 years ago, the pharaohs built ornate burial chambers in a desolate valley across the Nile from Luxor. Today a few of their elaborately decorated tombs are Read More …
A Nile cruise is an easy and relaxing way to see the best of Egypt. River cruise ships sail between Luxor and Aswan on short itineraries that include an impressive collection of tombs and temples. Read More …
Often people will tell me “I don’t need to travel to see the world; I can see it through pictures.”As a photographer, I should be grateful for this attitude, as it provides a potential market Read More …
No, not the Pope in Rome, but the Coptic Pope Shenouda III – the only pope (thus far) to bless me. I was fortunate to receive a blessing from the Pope when I was in Read More …
Ah, Cairo. As a visitor who never had to get anywhere on my own, I loved the chaos of Cairo.I can’t imagine maneuvering through it on a daily basis. The heart of Cairo is filled Read More …
The Egyptian government has undertaken the restoration of the ancient Coptic Christian Monastery of Saint Anthony (Deir Mar Antonios). photo by Miami Love 1 (on Flickr) Along with restoration of the structures and paintings, Read More …