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Modern Myths about Egypt (15 things NOT to believe)
This may not prove to be a popular post but I believe I have to write it. I feel this week like I am just “waking up”. As a person trying to practice positive thinking, I don’t watch TV, weekly […]
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“The Treasure” – Egyptian Film
A film to get the imagination going, especially if you are thinking of visiting Egypt.
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Famous by Birth – Mohamed Ali Dynasty – Egypt
We are born, we live, we die. So what? The first we have little control over. The second we are supposed to, and to varying degrees have some control over it. The last one, we once again have little or […]
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My Favourite Books on Egypt
I am often asked to recommend books on Egypt and especially if I have told a story to someone – they want to know more. Here are a few to get started on. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links to […]
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What am I REALLY going to pay for my Egyptian Holiday?
“What am I REALLY going to pay for my Egyptian Holiday?” This question is worth paying a good deal of attention to. “Am I going to pay the quoted price?” or “Is that just the starting price?” I’m writing this […]
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Tipping in Egypt
Putting the tipping in Egypt into perspective – when to tip, whom to tip and how much to tip
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Feeling Grateful…
I haven’t written here for a while. My life has been a bit hectic between family, travel and business. But I woke up this morning in Mara House, Luxor. I have been back exactly 4 weeks yesterday and it has […]
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Ibn Tulun Mosque & Noah’s Ark
The Ibn Tulun Mosque is said to have been built on Gebel Yashkur (the Hill of Thanksgiving) by Ibn Tulun because it was here that Noah’s Ark came to rest as the flood waters receded and it was here that […]
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