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Top 5 Ultra Manly Places Where You Can Pretend To Be Indiana Jones!
When I was a kid there was only one thing I ever wanted to be. Indiana Jones! Okay, there was a brief period that I wanted to be Airwolf too, but we won’t dwell on that. The thing is, as I grew older...
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Escape The Tourist Hordes To See The Real Egypt.
Over 5000 years ago the first semi divine Pharaoh united two disparate lands into a country that became so powerful, so distinctive, that it still holds a visceral fascination to the entire world over...
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Three Days In Cairo.
So many people dismiss Cairo as they rush around the must see sites on an air conditioned package tour bus, but they are missing out on one of the most fascinating cities on the planet. Yes Cairo is...
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EgyptAir Flight MS804 Is A Tragedy, But It Is Not A Death Knell For The...
EgyptAir flight MS804 crashed on 19th May 2016 killing 66 people, and as always there are the carrion cries of doom, declaring that flying is no longer safe and that the Egyptian tourism industry is...
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Walk Like An Egyptian.
To see the true beauty of Egypt and her people, you have to get away from the packaged resorts and travel independently. Slow down, be a little spontaneous, take the time to see it properly, let Egypt...
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How To Avoid The Annoying Touts In Egypt.
Touts in Egypt can be relentlessly annoying and aggressive in their attempts to extract money off tourists, and this can for many people ruin what should be an otherwise enjoyable experience visiting...
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A Slower Pace Of Life On The Nile.
Egypt is far too often seen through the lens of a tourists camera on a whistle stop tour of it’s major sites, before being whisked back to their air conditioned resorts and all inclusive drinks, but...
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What Is Shigella? Symptoms And Treatment For Travellers.
Shigella has hit the headlines recently with travellers in an Egyptian resort where two British holidaymakers died suddenly contracting the disease, but what is Shigella? What are the symptoms, and...
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The Ultimate Guide To Visiting The Pyramids Of Giza In Egypt.
The great Pyramids of Egypt, the last remaining ancient wonder of the world and one of histories greatest tourist attractions. Learn everything you need to know to travel to Egypt and visit the Giza...
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Is It Safe To Travel To Egypt?
Terror attacks, political unrest, violent protests, constant warnings about safety and government advice advising against travel have left many travellers thinking is it safe to travel to Egypt at...
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22 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Egypt. The Good And The Bad.
Egypt is one of my favourite countries in the world and I hope that my enthusiasm for the country has pursuaded many of you to ignore the mass media and come and see it for yourselves. I you are...
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My Growing Frustration And Anger With Egyptian Tourism.
I love Egypt, I genuinely think it is one of the best destinations on the planet and I have had countles adventures there over the years. But at the same time I am growing increasingly frustrated with...
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How To Travel From Cairo To Alexandria By Train.
There are a variety of ways to travel between Cairo and Alexandria, and many overpriced tours that will take you to and from Alexandria, but the best and cheapest option is simply to go by train and...
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15 Reasons You Need To Visit Alexandria, Egypt.
Alexandria is one of Egypt’s greatest hidden treasures, a cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean ambiance and a legendary history largely forgotten, Alexandria is just waiting for travellers to...
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Real Solo Travel In Dahshur And Saqqara.
Solo travel takes on a whole new meaning when you head to what should be some of the biggest tourist attractions in Egypt, and find that you are the only one there. The step pyramid of Djozer at...
View ArticleWhy Now Is The Perfect Time To Visit Egypt.
Egypt is quite simply one of the oldest and most fascinating tourist destinations on the planet, but there has been no better time to visit this unique destination than now, and here is why … And if...
View ArticleIs Travel In Egypt Really Safe?
With so many travel warnings and media scaremongering a lot of travellers are simply afraid to travel to Egypt, but is Egypt really dangerous? Is it really not safe to travel to Egypt? Get the real...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Touts And Hassle In Egypt.
Touts in Egypt can be relentlessly annoying and aggressive in their attempts to extract money off tourists, and this can for many people ruin what should be an otherwise enjoyable experience visiting...
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Flights To Cairo Suspended Amid ‘Security Concerns’. What Is Happening And...
British Airways and Lufthansa have cancelled all flights between Heathrow, Frankfurt and Munich and Cairo, citing unspecified ‘security concerns’, but what is actually happening and what are your...
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Discovering Ancient Egypt At The Atkinson In Southport.
On a recent visit to Southport a traditional British seaside holiday was given a brief respite as I indulged in one of my other passions – a love for Egyptology – at the Atkinson Museum. The Atkinson...
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