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Climbing Mt Sinai – Where Moses Received the 10 Commandments

April 11, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Climbing Mt Sinai – where Moses received the 10 commandments – at two in the morning is something I never had in my bucket list. To be cliche, “not even in my wildest dreams.” After getting too much history of ancient Egypt in Cairo and Luxor, I decided to fly

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Photos: Sunrise at Mt Sinai

April 8, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

To experience watching the sunrise at Mt Sinai is one of those moments you’d never forget in the longest time. The arduous hike that started at 2 in the morning and ended at the summit at 5, just before sunrise, was totally worth it – despite not being dressed for a

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Scams and Annoyances in Egypt

April 6, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Wherever I travel, scammers, touts, and annoyances are unavoidable, especially in touristy areas. Or maybe, I’m a tout/scammer magnet. 😀 They are part of the challenges of traveling. And believe it or not, I’ve fallen victim to some of these people because I’m too trusty, always believing in the positive side

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Hostel Review – Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel

April 4, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There is no doubt that Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel has the best location in the city if you want to stay downtown. My stay here was very comfortable and I can’t wait to be back here sometime in the future. Hostel Review – Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel BOOK EGYPTIAN NIGHT

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Photos of People Climbing the Great Pyramids of Giza

April 2, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Before going to Egypt, I thought climbing the Pyramids wasn’t allowed to do because they’re ancient and fragile and have to be protected at all costs. Boy, I was so wrong! Apparently, you can climb the Pyramid as high as you can—that is, if you can find your way to

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How To Explore The Pyramids of Egypt On Foot

March 30, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This post, How to Explore the Pyramids of Egypt on Foot, is your guide on how to maximize your time inside the pyramids area. And of course, how and where to take great photographs. Though Egypt’s tourism has experienced a big slump in the past years, the Pyramids of Giza

Sphinx Guest House - Hotel Room with A View of the Pyramids / Giza, Egypt.

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Sphinx Guest House – Room with a view of the Pyramids

March 28, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Location: The name speaks for itself: it is right in front of the famed Sphinx, guardian of the Pyramids. This is the best location you can find in Giza. It’s 20 steps to the ticket booth and entrance to the Pyramids. At night, when the Light and Sound Show is going

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Light and Sound Show at the Pyramids

March 26, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I watched the Light and Sound Show at the Pyramids from the rooftop of my guest house. It’s free, of course. But, if you’re staying somewhere with no view of the Pyramids, then, you’ve got to shell out $10 to see it at night. Related: Spectacular Sunset at the Pyramids

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Sunset at the Pyramids of Egypt

March 24, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

After a delayed flight, I finally landed in chaotic Cairo at 3 in the afternoon. From there, someone helped me to get a visa on arrival and whisked me off to the guest house right in front of The Great Pyramids. It took us almost an hour drive from Cairo