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From Cairo we took an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. It was heaven waking up with the sun reflecting off the desert dunes and peering out the window to see the Nile right beside us as we followed it south. See Egypt Part 1 Aswan is an interesting town but very hectic. It is supposed to be famous for it’s spice market but I have seen far better ones in...Read More

Pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut, the Sphynx, all these images I grew up with had me in a constant state of excitement during my two week trip to Egypt. How would the sites be? Would they live up to my expectations? Are the pyramids as grand as they seem on TV? Are the carved statues at Abu Simbel as massive as they seem in pictures? The answer is absolutely yes to...Read More

Ready to go but don’t know where to stay or what else to do? Our insider Tarek gives you an idea of the best accommodations, shopping and special interest areas of the alluring lands of Israel and Jordan. Accommodation “There is a wide selection of accommodation to choose from.” “An interesting experience is staying at a Kibbutz in Israel. These are collective agricultural communities, where you will gain a good...Read More

Tarek Mousa has been so kind as to share with us an insider’s look at Israel and Jordan. Here he shares some of the top sights to see! Sights Not to be Missed “In both countries you will find great natural beauty and numerous sights of historic significance. The top places I recommend you include in your itinerary are: In Israel: Jerusalem Old City, Massada, Dead Sea, Caesarea, Tiberias, Golan...Read More

See Canyonlands – Part 1 As we continued following the winding Colorado River we made our way to Page, Utah and the stunning slots of Antelope Canyon. Another amazing natural wonder formed over time by flash floods from the plains below. A few hours north of Page we came across our first glimpse of the beautiful clay hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, also known as the ‘Valley of the Standing Man’....Read More