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The Egyptian Land of Gold – Aswan

Aswan, was Day 2 of our Egypt trip. Even as we entered the city, it felt like a sun-drenched pause. Located at the southern tip of the Nile where the river slows down, wide and glassy, beneath an endless sky. Unlike bustling Cairo, Aswan is an oasis of amber rocks, emerald islands, and Nubian villages […]

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Cairo Travel Guide – Pyramids, Bazaars & Timeless Chaos

Cairo, the capital city of Egypt is a typical example of ‘Old is Gold’. Beautifully magnificent where the old and the new coexist in absolute peace, and the dead as well! We were there in December 2022. You can read all the details of the Egypt trip here. First Impressions of a City Older Than […]

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THE GIZA NECROPOLIS

The word Necropolis is derived from the Greek word “nekropolis” meaning “city of the dead”. Located on the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Giza town, the Necropolis houses 9 pyramids including the wonder of the ancient world and the Great Sphinx. Towering over the Western Desert, this monumental tomb is a relic of Egypt’s […]