LUXOR TRAIN STATION – Not for the Faint-Hearted!
Avoid tourist traps at Luxor Train Station! Learn about common tactics used by touts and taxi drivers to divert travelers to hotels for commissions.
Rising Cost of Egyptian Holidays
The overnight devaluation of the Egyptian pound a few months ago meant a short term ‘bargain basement’ bonanza for foreign tourists coming here. The value of the Egyptian Pound to the dollar was halved, which meant that tourists were able to buy some goods at half the previous price – a bonus for the tourists…
Abydos – helicopter, submarine, plane and stealth fighter
Helicopter, plane, stealth fighter, submarine on the same ancient Egyptian carving at Abydos Temple – you have to see it to belie
Egypt Noise Pollution – bring earplugs!
If you live in country which has noise control levels and are used to getting a good night’s sleep in quiet surrounding…..please don’t expect this anywhere in Egypt unless you are going to the Desert! Noise pollution levels in Egypt must be among the highest in the world. There is no awareness in Egypt on…
EGYPT 2011 – 2016 Is it safe?
Safety of visiting Egypt through the lens of recent history, impact of media on tourism, explore a compelling perspective on Egypt’s safety for travelers.
Fear or Freedom?
Gain insights into Egypt’s safety from the owner of a Luxor boutique hotel. Experience a philosophical journey that challenges common perceptions and invites introspection. Discover the author’s candid reflections on life, fear, and the genuine happiness witnessed in Egypt. Embrace a refreshing perspective that transcends commercial interests and invites travelers to explore with open hearts.
CHANGES AT MARA HOUSE
We are only 4 weeks into 2016 and already I can feel the force of the changes coming for 2016. Being a believer in the Universal Law of Attraction I know that many of the coming changes in my own life are the result of wishes I have been sending to the Universe over the…
So Happy to be Tired!
This is a photo of me at Mara House with two lovely guests in 2010 – see how tired I looked? Well that was a lovely tiredness because it came from long hours at the computer 7 days a week, answering emails, taking bookings for Mara House and our Salahadeen Restaurant – and mostly…
Egypt Airports – Arrivals, Departures, Lost Luggage
Luxor and Cairo Airports – what you need to know about your arrival and departure, entry visas and taxi transfers