I had a fantastic experience during my travels in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I HIGHLY encourage visiting. Here are my travel tips and advice for travel to Egypt. Make your trip the best it can be by coming in prepared! My goal is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you an informed traveler. The hope is after reading, you are prepared for what you may come across. Some links in this post…
My husband and I set out on our vacation using this budget 7-day Egypt itinerary. We went with the company Travel Talk, and added time in the Sinai Peninsula (Dahab) afterwards This post details my budget 7-day Egypt itinerary and vacation experience with this company, and also has ideas of what to do, see, and expect! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these,…
The Emerald Isle. A lush, green country most travelers aim to visit. Ireland's culture, traditions, history, and nature certainly draw you in… or is it the pubs? Reminiscent of our Scotland road trip, this Ireland road trip itinerary is filled with scenic stops as you go. After some trial and error, here is my 10 day Ireland itinerary- perfect for a self guided road trip! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if…
Swimming in the Dead Sea (in Jordan) is a bucket list experience for many. Here are ten tips to help you have a salty and sweet experience! With a salt concentration of 34% (8.6 times saltier than ocean water!), this is a truly unique experience! The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, not just in the Middle East. Despite this, it can still be a high point of your travels! Some links in…
"Awe: An emotion variously combining veneration and wonder, that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime" Sometimes when you travel, you arrive at a place and can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. You might even feel guilty for feeling that way. Isn’t everything supposed to be exciting and wonderful when you travel? Sometimes, unfortunately, that feeling is inevitable. Maybe something you built up in your mind ends up being disappointing. It…
My Travel Bucket List: I put this list together in 2009, and since then it has been growing! Take a look and maybe get some ideas to add to your own: See Iguazu Falls in Argentina Go to the "Holy Land" (Israel) Go to Kings Cross Station in London 2001 Visit the Grand Canyon 2015 Visit the Tower of London 2001, 2008 Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland 2004 Ride in a Hot-Air Balloon 2017 See the…
TANZANIA Two Week Itinerary: Safari & Zanzibar Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro TURKEY Itinerary Ideas: 3 Days in Istanbul EGYPT Itinerary Ideas: 8-10 Days in Egypt Tips & Advice for Travel in Egypt JORDAN Tips for Swimming in the Dead Sea POSTS COMING SOON: MOROCCO
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of special cultural or physical significance. Many of these world heritage sights are in danger of being lost forever, and this organization does a great job of protecting, preserving, and educating the public about these wonderful places. Ever since I learned about these sights, it has been my goal to visit as many as…