Abydos and Dendera – How I found them
From novice to guide: My Egypt journey, the wisdom I learn and share, and how Abydos and Dendera took hold of my imagination, why I recommend.
Captivating Egypt: Revisiting How My Adventure Began.
Looking back on how Egypt captivated me on my first visit – I found myself “home”. From starting a club to adventuring from Ireland to Egypt, many moons ago – a personal story.
Hospital in Luxor
Discover your options for medical care in Luxor. Plan ahead for your healthcare needs in Luxor to ensure a smooth experience.
Are You Sure You Have a Hotel Booking? The Hotel Booking Pitfall You Never Knew Existed!
Today I want to share a personal experience that left me astonished. It’s all about how I discovered it is possible to book a hotel via a third party online booking system, arrive at the hotel and be told you have no reservation! Thankfully, I was inspired to make a confirmation call prior to arriving…
Thinking of Visiting Luxor’s West Bank? Not that easy.
Navigating Luxor’s West Bank even as a long-term resident can bring unexpected challenges. Taxis on the West Bank, can be a problem because you are stuck
Relaxation in Egypt
When I first moved to Luxor in 2003 and wanted to buy material/cloth, curtains, sheets, house furniture etc. I had to go to Cairo for them. Anything available in Luxor was NOTHING even remotely near what I needed. Finding a laptop to buy was impossible. It took me 18 months and 6 trips to Cairo…
Saqqara Temple & Sufi Dance (Egypt Group Tour – Day 8)
We had planned to fly Aswan to Cairo this morning, check into the Steigenberger El Tahrir again and have a relaxing day until time for the Sufi dance this evening. But we are always ready to change plans and go with the flow to try and give our visitors everything they want. We had arranged…
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples (Egypt Group Tour – Day 6)
From the Nile Cruise Boat we visit Temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo – the Temples along the Nile are great and to hear the stories of the temples from the guides adds another dimension to them.