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From Downtown Cairo to the Pyramids by Public Transport
Egypt

From Downtown Cairo to the Pyramids by Public Transport

May 17, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
From downtown Cairo to the Pyramids by public transport is an easy trip if you don’t mind the crowd and the heat. From Tahrir Square to the gate in front of the Sphinx, it took me less than an hour—and that’s because I had already figured out how to navigate
Egyptian Museum in Cairo is also known as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
, Egypt

A Look Inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

May 10, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
For history fans, getting inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a dream. It is filled with intriguing and exciting collections that would blow your mind away. The artifacts aren’t just there to give us a glimpse of the ancient Egyptian civilization;; they’re there to remind us of the vast wealth
Cairo's Skyline from The Citadel.
Egypt

Cairo Skyline from The Citadel

May 8, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The view of Cairo skyline from The Citadel isn’t really the best one you could get but it’s good enough to see the city from this elevated point. From here, sprawling Old Cairo dominates the skyline that’s covered in pollution. Tall buildings are far and away, except for the skinny,
View of the Pyramids from The Citadel in Cairo.
Egypt

View of the Pyramids from The Citadel in Cairo

May 4, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Do you know that you can see Egypt’s Great Pyramids from The Citadel in Cairo? Except for those who have been there, not many people know that the Great Pyramids of Egypt are just outside Cairo., and it’s a town called Giza and is accessible by public transport, too. Before
Cairo Graffiti (around Tahrir Square)
Egypt

Cairo Graffiti – Windows to a Troubled Egypt

May 2, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
On January 2011, Egyptians from all walk of life gathered at Tahrir Square in Cairo to protest the country’s declining state. Poverty, government corruption and unemployment were (and still is) rampant. These drove citizens to protest against the rule of Hosni Mubarak who governed the country for three decades. Going
The Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
, Egypt

Karnak Temple – The World’s Largest Open-Air Museum

April 30, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Karnak Temple in Luxor is both an interesting and photogenic archaeological site. There are so many things to discover here, and in fact, I saw a few people in the area still digging and brushing important stones/relics that could help them understand further the history of the country. This is a
Review - Bob Marley Hostel in Luxor
Egypt

Review – Bob Marley Hostel in Luxor

April 29, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Bob Marley Hostel in Luxor adores the King of Reggae. It is manifested in its decorative themes throughout the building. And of course, a portrait of the singer and his words are on the walls, too. You can’t expect reggae music blasting inside here, but the television is 24 hours
Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor (West Bank, Nile River).
, Egypt

Hatshepsut Temple – Scene of the Crime in 1997

April 28, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments
Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor is the scene of the murder crime in November 1997 when terrorists killed 62 people (most of them tourists). The temple is one of the ancient monuments that spread across the ancient capital in the southeastern part of Egypt. Nowadays, it’s one of the most-visited tourist
The Guards at Karnak Temple, Luxor (Egypt)
Egypt

Photos: The Guards at Karnak Temple in Luxor

April 23, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These guards at Karnak Temple in Luxor aren’t really the typical guards we usually see anywhere. They’re not armed and they certainly don’t have that kind of bulging chests and broad shoulders nor an intimidating look when we stare at them. The Karnak Temple is a massive archaeological area that
Inside the Tomb of King Ramesses IV at the Valley of the Kings.
Egypt

Inside the Tomb of King Ramesses IV at the Valley of the Kings

April 20, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
In Luxor, the ancient Egyptian capital, archaeologists discovered 63 royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings. These pharaohs ruled the country in the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. But, perhaps, the most famous discovery from here is the tomb of a Tutankhamun who ruled in the 18th dynasty. Unlike
Madinet Habu Temple in Luxor is an architectural wonder.
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Habu Temple in Luxor is an Architectural Wonder

April 16, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Madinet Habu Temple in Luxor is an architectural wonder of ancient Egypt. Its classic and timeless style remains intact today as evidenced in the relics and antiquities that are found here. Most of all, this temple doesn’t draw much attention from tourists, thus, it is less crowded than the
Sunrise at Mt Sinai, Egypt.
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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
Scams and Annoyances in Egypt
Egypt

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
Photos of People Climbing the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Egypt

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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