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Advice for Travel to Egypt: Things to Know as a Tourist

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…

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My 10 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary + Zanzibar Island

I truly loved our 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, and beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, it's where we headed! We planned this trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule allows you to get in a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Below is my very detailed 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, plus time in Zanzibar: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or my…

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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania: Advice & Tips For First Timers

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point, is a bucket list item for many. Ascending that blue and white peak hovering over the African savanna is a goal many aspire to- but it's not always easy. The Niemers are an adventurous husband and wife duo who decided to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.  It wasn't for me, but my friend Christina and her husband Greaham were up for the challenge!  They let me…

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My Budget 7-Day Egypt Itinerary: Ideas for an Affordable Visit!

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,…

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 Rome can steal your heart… but only if you know what you’re walking into 😅

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