Egypt

Headed to Egypt? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my September 2011 trip there, which saw me visit the cities of Aswan, Alexandria, Cairo and Luxor, travel the Nile river by Felucca and visit iconic tourist destinations like Abu Simbel Temple, Karnak and the Pyramids of Giza.

Photo Essay: Touring Southern Egypt

Photo of Philae Temple in Aswan

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Southern Egypt is calm, sparsely populated and culturally separate from much of the rest of the country, as I hope these photos convey.

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Where to Hit the Red Sea in Sinai

Ras Mohammed National Park in Sinai, Egypt

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Whether you want award-winning scuba diving or just some beach time before you head to Cairo, spend at least a few days exploring the beaches of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.

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Sailing the Nile on a Felucca

Tourists on a felucca Nile river sailboat in Egypt

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If you visit Egypt and don’t spend at least one night aboard a felucca as it sails up the Nile, you will have missed out on one of the most euphoric, relaxing experiences in the world.

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Egypt Travel Photos: What Revolution?

Statue of Hosni Mubarak at sunset in Cairo, Egypt

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The chances of you having the time of your life in Egypt are exponentially higher than encountering chaos, death or dismemberment.

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The Other Pyramids

Camel in front of the Pyramid of Djoser step pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt

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Visit the “step” pyramid at Saqarra and the “bent” and “red” pyramids in Dashur to get pieces of the pyramid puzzle most visitors to Egypt miss.

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7 Reasons Not To Ride a Camel Through the Giza Pyramids

Travel writer and photographer Robert Schrader kissing a camel in Egypt

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If you’re having doubts about whether you should add a camel ride to your Egypt itinerary, read through these potential pitfalls to aid you in your decision.

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