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Cairo a City Unlike Any Other

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One of the most misunderstood cities in the world   I hear so many stories both good and bad when I speak to people about their travels to Egypt and there experience in Cairo.  Cairo to me truly is a city unlike any other .  The Ciaos that is Cairo, the h orns that are constantly honking, people jumping in and out of old  VW buses in the middle of the road, and all this while the roads are being shared by everything from cars to buses to donkey carts. Having stood for nearly 1000 years, Africa’s second most populated city is a modern metropolis with an ancient past, It's a place where rich culinary traditions meet glam shopping and nightlife, a city vibrant with residents and tourists alike discovering something new around every winding bend in the road. Cairo is one of my favourite places in the Middle East to browse for decorative arts. One particular part of Egypt still fascinates me is Old Cairo. In this area, you can learn about my rich ancestral heritage of th...

About Me

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Just a Little Background.. When people ask me what my best travel experience is, it is hard for me to give an answer.   So many places were so mind blowing on so many levels. Living in place like Australia allows you to experience beauty right at your doorstep, which I have had the privilege of exploring quite a bit. I’ve had the privilege to travel far and wide from self-drive holidays throughout Europe, sailing the Mediterranean, staying at some of the most exclusive resorts throughout the world, trekking mountains to camping in the desert. I try to never lose track of how lucky I am that my travels have me to extraordinary locations, experiences and people. Never has this been more in focus than during my first trip overseas to my ancestral home of Egypt, without a doubt it stands alone as the most incredible, breathtaking travel experience of my life. Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary plac...

How Safe is Egypt?

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I would LOVE to go to Egypt it’s the top of my bucket list...is it Safe?? SOME moments you experience while travelling end up completely blowing you  away, in ways you'd never have expected. They stay with you forever, and years later you still smile at the fond memories.  I try to never lose track of how lucky I am that my travels have me to extraordinary locations, experiences and people. Never has this been more in focus than during my first trip overseas to my ancestral home of Egypt, without a doubt it stands alone as the most incredible, breathtaking travel experience of my life. Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. From the temples of Karnak and Luxor in the east to the many tombs and temples on the west bank. To say that there is truly nothing like it in the world would be an understatement. But if I've learned anything from traveling the world, it's that the news media makes mo...