Kom Ombo Temple: the fantastic crocodile temple of Egypt
Located on the Nile a 45 kilometers away from Aswan, Kom Ombo is dedicated to Sobek, the Pharaonic crocodile god. […]
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Aswan souq photo tour
“You are going to Aswan, then you must get me some peanuts and karkade. Aswan souq is the best place […]
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Blue gold colours of the Philae Temple in Aswan
Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses had a vast, elaborately connected network and their mythological stories rival our own Indian ones […]
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Our experience of slow traveling in Aswan
Aswan is my favourite place in Egypt. It has the loveliest setting on the Nile and the river there is […]
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The complete 2 days in Aswan guide
On my first visit to Egypt, I very much looked forward to the overnight train journey to Aswan. The maddening […]
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The power of food memories: the taste of childhood
The Corona lockdown has hit me hard. I am going absolutely berserk. Being in Egypt feels like an imposition now […]
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Festivals in Egypt That Showcase the Country’s Cultural Depth
Egypt’s festivals are a vivid window into its complex identity that balances ancient traditions, Islamic customs, and contemporary social influences. […]
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The biblical land of St. Katherine of Sinai
Would you believe me if I told you that it snows in Egypt in winter? Most probably not. The truth, […]
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Fayoum, salt lakes, pottery, and whale bones
Fayoum or Al Fayoum as it is officially known is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Cairo. Although […]
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A Classical Egypt Itinerary
Egypt is back in the travel news after a lot of bad press. It is touted as one of the […]