Africa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
