Perfect Day Trip to Juifen & Shifen
Taiwan is a little bit larger than the state of Maryland in terms of area, but with 4x the number of people. So when they all go on holiday it…
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Unmissable Things to do in Taipei
There has been a settlement in this area for hundreds of tears, but it bas only been in the last 75 years that Taipei has really grown into a force.…
Discovering the Best Attractions & Food in Taipei
An unexpected opportunity to head to Asia for the Chinese New Year. Flights were wide open and so standby became an option that we took. So a quick trip to…
Looking Back on our Unforgettable Egypt Trip
We have wanted to visit Egypt and cruise the Nile for several years now. We got close just before the pandemic, but that put the trip on hold until 2023.…
Historical Wonders of the Pyramids of Giza
No matter how you describe the moment you first see the Great Pyramid in Giza it just sounds like hyperbole. And even when you stand in front of the pyramids…
Unveiling Ancient Treasures and History at the Egyptian Museum
Seriously it is crazy how unsorted, haphazard, and disorganized that such an important world museum really is. Unlocked cabinets in hallways, most things unlabeled, no apparent security other than angry…
Discovering Old Cairo’s Timeless Landmarks
I will say this: we didn’t spend enough time here and would go back if we return to Cairo. This part of Cairo pre-dates the founding of present day Cairo…
Seeing the Architecturally Significant Cairo Citadel
With 23 million inhabitants, Cairo is the largest city in Africa and also the largest city in the Arab world. It is chaos on a scale few places achieve. But…
Scenic Beauty of Aswan
This really is the end of the world. It’s a dusty frontier town. Going south from here you travel into Sudan and the war that is happening. You don’t want…
Majestic Temple of Kom Ombo
The final temple we saw on our Nile cruise was Kom Ombo. it is significant because it is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and…