There’s this thing I’ve been wanting to do: the Camino de Santiago. Yet, fate’s gentle hand revealed a surprising twist: a new pilgrimage route, unveiled in 2022, tracing its path from Reading to Southampton. The St. James Way, spanning 68.5 miles or 110 kilometers. With a few clicks through the Confraternity of St. James website, … More Walking The St. James’ Way: Part One
“Where are you off to on holiday then?” “Shetland.” “Shetland?! But that is so far away!” This was basically what happened whenever I talked about my next holiday destination, and in fairness, I know why now. Shetland is at the most northern tip of the British Isles and is not easy to get to. However, … More How To Visit The Shetland Islands
Since we hired a ferlucca to Soheil Island, 2 miles south of Aswan, to see the hieroglyphics, we also visited the Nubian village on the island. Our ferlucca captain asked us, so we said yes, going with the flow. It turned into one of the best experiences I had on the trip and I would … More Visiting a Nubian Village in Egypt: what an experience!
What was the ultimate highlight of our Egypt trip? Probably the entire trip, but if you are in Aswan, there is one experience you cannot miss out on, it is too special. Upon arrival in Aswan, we knew exactly how we wanted to spend our first afternoon – hire a ferlucca. Ferluccas are traditional small … More The ONE THING you MUST do in Aswan
Cairo is a city of contrasts and it is so diverse. So different to anywhere in the world we have traveled before. I love how it is normal to see a 4×4, a donkey, a scooter, a camel and a horse and carriage – all in the same scene on a road. I really wish … More Cairo: More than just the Pyramids
Today we had to check-out at 7am before visiting the sights around Aswan: Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Philae Temple is so picturesque as it is situated on an island between the British Dam and the High Dam. You get there by motorboat. The High Dam has a major part … More Nile Cruise Day 4 – final day: sites in Aswan
This was the easiest day as we were up a little later at 7am to go to Edfu Temple and had all day to relax until 4pm when we would arrive at Kom Ombo Temple. In order to get to Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus), it is a short drive or – a 10 minute … More Nile Cruise Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Day 2 was the most tiring day, with a grueling 5am alarm . Despite the early start, really we were eternally grateful later in the day, when the temperature started to become unbearable. There is a reason why they do this to us! The Valley of the Kings is the most impressive stop, so it … More Nile Cruise Day 2: Valley of the Kings, Queens and Hatshepsut’s Temple
After a buffet lunch on the boat, it was time to meet our guide, Robert, and get a coach back to Luxor for our first of many temples for the next four days: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. There are a lot of temples on this cruise – so either be excited at the prospect … More Nile Cruise Day 1: Luxor Temples
Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile immortalised the Nile Cruise, but there is really something special about discovering Egypt by boat (and also watching the film and saying ‘I’ve been there!’) In Cairo, we watched on as the banks of the Nile were polluted with all kinds of rubbish, dead animals, plastics…apparently this wasn’t the … More Why a Nile Cruise Should be on Your Bucket List!
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