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Exploring Luxor's West Bank - Valley of the Queens, Howard Carter House, Medinet Habu
Luxor is separated by the Nile River into the East Bank and the West Bank. As the sun rises on the East Bank, it was believed by the Ancient Egyptians to be the side of the living. As the sun sets on the...
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Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor
Over the years, Leo and I have been to many places that offered hot air balloon rides. We have always wanted to do it, but each time, we passed on the chance because it was expensive (usually around USD...
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Airbnb in Luxor, West Bank
After a one-hour flight from Cairo, we arrived in Luxor, known in ancient times as Thebes. Luxor was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom, at the height of Ancient Egypt’s power. Luxor is bifurcated...
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Wadi Hitan (Whale Valley) and the Western Desert
In Faiyum, there is a fascinating paleontological site called Wadi Hitan or Whale Valley. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where fossil remains of primitive whales from 30-40 million years ago were found....
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Adventures in Tunis Village
CNN called the Faiyum Oasis “Egypt’s best kept secret” (May 20, 2020). It is a popular weekend getaway for Cairenes who drive to the oasis to enjoy the outdoors, clean air and simple living. Every Egyptian...