An Abundance of Attractions in Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is the most Southern city in Egypt and it's located on the banks of the Nile River making it an important commercial gateway.
Colourful Chaos in Cairo
After living the relaxed beach life in Dahab, we flew from Sharm El Sheikh to the colourful and chaotic Cairo! Cairo has an astonishing amount of personality.
Diving into a Submarine Sinkhole in Dahab, Egypt
Dahab which translates to 'gold' in Arabic, became a popular destination for bohemian travellers in the 70's for its beautiful beaches and low key fishing village.
Finding Paradise on Giftun Island, Egypt
Hurghada was a fantastic getaway from the bustling cities, the heat of the desert and the chaos of tourist destinations that our tour group had encountered so far in Egypt.
Getting lost in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
The Karnak Temple Complex is the most popular attraction in Luxor. Karnak is a house of the Gods and over 30 pharaohs contributed to its construction meaning it held great religious significance.
How to Get The Bird’s Eye View of the Treasury at Petra
Discovering the majesty and mystery of Petra for myself was unforgettable. Walking one mile down the 'Siq' passageway you will catch the first glimpse of the Treasury and it will leave you in awe.
The Valley of the Kings: Inside Tutankhamun’s Tomb
The Valley of the Kings is the burial site for almost all of Egypt's pharaohs from the 18-20th dynasties (1539-1075 BC). 62 tombs have been found here and 26 of those remain unknown to whom they were for.
A Weekend at Phillip Island, Australia in 2022
A few months ago, out of the blue one of my cousins whom I’d not seen since I was a child contacted me to let me know that she’d be in Melbourne over father’s day weekend and wanted to reconnect.
Egypt Travel Tips: Visas, Costs, and What to Wear Egypt
Egypt has timeless ancient history ready for you to explore. From sailing up the Nile River, exploring Tutankhamen's tomb, getting up close with the Great Pyramids of Giza and walking into the temples of Abu Simbel.
Jordan Travel Guide: Visas, Packing Essentials, Attractions, and Budget Tips
In April 2018, Nicole and I travelled to Jordan & Egypt. We chose Intrepid Travel as our tour agency. It's an Australian company that offers 1,000+ itineraries in 100+ countries covering every continent.