When I first booked my flights to Egypt I didn’t really hesitate – the ticket was cheap (around $500 round trip from New York) and I’d always dreamt of seeing the pyramids! But then I started to do some research and I came across all sorts of horror stories on Reddit and YouTube and I …
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I went to Madagascar in 2014 not really knowing what to expect except that I would find lemurs there. It’s a destination that’s not as widely covered on the Internet and I didn’t know anyone who’d actually visited the country. That made me even more excited to to visit somewhere off-the-beaten-path that hasn’t become overrun …
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After spending a couple of chaotic days in Cairo, Aswan was such a welcomed interlude on my trip through Egypt. The overall pace in Aswan is much more relaxing and tranquil than Cairo or Luxor and much of your time here will be spent on the water taking boat rides to villages and temples. I …
“I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. I feel as if this tree knows everything I ever think of when I sit here. When I come back to it, I never have to remind it of anything; I begin just where I left …
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One of the best things to do in Aswan is take a boat ride to the colorful Nubian Village. The Nubian people are indigenous to the region that is now northern Sudan and Southern Egypt and speak their own languages. They’re known for having a darker complexion than the rest of Egyptians and often have …
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If you’re visiting the Menabe region of Madagascar, it’s certainly worth visiting the Kirindy Reserve- a dry deciduous forest that is home to a number of endemic reptiles and various species of lemur. There are various organised tours to visit the reserve; I took a jeep tour from the Palissandre Hotel, stopping at the Avenue …
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Abu Simbel is one of the best places to visit in Egypt and yet it’s a bit of a pain to get to. Located in the far south of Egypt near Sudan, it’s a 3-hour drive from Aswan or you have to take a rather expensive flight. When doing my research before my trip to …
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The Sofitel Winter Palace is one of Egypt’s most historic hotels and one of the best places to stay in Luxor. As soon as I saw it on Booking.com I knew I absolutely had to book a stay here! Located right in the heart of the city close to Luxor Temple, this beautiful 5-star hotel …
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Egypt is an incredible country and there is SO much to see and do that it’s quite overwhelming trying to plan the perfect itinerary. When I booked my trip to Egypt I ideally wanted to visit for 10 days but I found ridiculously affordable flights ($490 round-trip from New York) and the dates dictated I …
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