By this point on my Egypt trip, I had seen some pretty impressive Temples, but as the picture perfect island temple appeared on the horizon, it might have just taken top spot!

The Island Temple of Philae captured my attention, and it became clear why it is one of the best temples from Ancient Egypt!

When I got back to the hostel after visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx, I felt worn out. The chaos of Cairo had taken its toll!

So should a city break to Cairo be in your plans?

During my solo trip around Egypt I started my adventure in the Egyptian capital and spent a couple of days exploring and becoming accustomed to the local culture. This blog will detail what you can expect from a short trip to Cairo, and whether it is a worthy city break destination.

After wandering up and down several times and saying no, he finally got me! He finally took some of my spending money!

That is’ Eddie’, the Egyptian local, who wasn’t taking no for an answer, and he finally sold me a souvenir, and a cultural experience at Luxor Market which made it all worthwhile.

Are you ready to learn the art of mummification?

One thing that I noticed that the Egyptians do very well, is proudly showcase their ancient past - in some very fun ways!

The mummification Museum in Luxor ticks this box and offers some juicy surprises!

As I wandered through the Great Hypostyle hall in awe of the giant columns, I thought to myself ‘how could ancient civilisations be capable of such architectural prowess’.

The Karnak Temple in Luxor was developed over 1000 years by many pharaohs all leaving their own mark on the largest religious building ever built.

This marvellous temple is arguably the most significant structure in Egypt, but is it the best?

Following my solo backpacking adventure throughout the ancient lands in September 2023, this blog considers the 7 best temples in Egypt.

Travel is all about unique experiences, unexpected moments and scenarios that just don’t seem real! The Cairo to Luxor sleeper train ticks every box on that list, and many more!

Learn about my experience riding on the famous night train, and find out the processes you need to follow to book your surreal night travelling through Egypt!

Luxor and Aswan are two cities which sit on the bank of the Nile, both offering a different ambiance for your trip. The chaos of Luxor, or the tranquillity of Aswan, whichever city you decide to visit, you are going to be in for a historical and cultural journey into the heart of civilizations, dating back thousands of years.

Trying the local cuisine is one of my favourite things to do when exploring new cultures in different countries, and Egypt is one of those places that has always drawn intrigue!

Sofra restaurant in Luxor is the perfect place to experience some authentic Egyptian food, in an ambient setting.

Egypt is a country full of character, natural beauty and mind boggling history dating back to ancient times, therefore it is no surprise that the North African country is on many people’s bucket list! However, not every traveller’s vision of a magical trip into Ancient Egypt materialises that way. Many encounter unexpected problems, and tricky situations which cast a shadow on their ‘dream’ trip. This can definitely be the case for solo travel in Egypt. There is no doubt that you need to have your wits about you when travelling solo through Egypt, and a level of street wisdom, as if not, it won’t be long until you learn the hard way!

Ancient Egypt is on most people’s bucket list and for good reason! The nation’s fascinating landmarks have stood the test of time, and all tell a different story from historic times dating back over five thousand years. You will find an abundance of picture-perfect settings throughout the Northern African country. This blog will explore the 9 most Instagrammable places in Egypt, following my trip down the Nile in September 2023. Let’s uncover the mystical ancient gems!

After a long day trekking to the Berber villages at the Atlas Mountains..

That authentic chicken tagine was so good!

The views weren’t bad either.

The beautiful greenery, mountainous terrain and scorching hot weather, it really is amazing how the Berber community has managed to live in the Atlas Mountains for so long.

This blog details what you can expect on a trek in the Atlas Mountains with the Berbers.