The Dead Sea sits around 1,312 feet (400 meters) below sea level, the lowest point on Earth!! Its famously salt-rich waters make floating easy, and the lake’s mineral-packed black mud is used in an array of therapeutic and cosmetic treatments. The water was a bit cold in February but bearable, thankfully, so we enjoyed a…
The first day in Jordan we did a tour (more like hired a driver) out to Petra and Wadi Rum; but in Petra, we visited the archaeological site by ourselves. The morning began on the trail passing by large rocks and desert hills which then led into a stunning split in the natural rock formation.…
This was one of my favorite parts of our entire trip! In Egypt, we were guided around with tours so we were taken to tons of buffets and hotel dining for generic food. And while we did enjoy the food, we didn’t feel like we were getting the authentic experience with local cuisine. We only…
After Egypt, we had wanted to squeeze in a visit to Israel before ending in Jordan. However, because of restrictions connected with our work, we unfortunately had to cross that country off the list. After cancellations for Israel, we tried to extend our stay in Egypt (as that was my dream trip) but things also…
Its people, streets, and food. A little bit of everything all at once- much like Egypt! Photos range from car window views, to street walking, meals, rooftop views, market strolls, tea breaks, supermarket shopping, and elevator rides.
After lunch we began exploring sites on other side of the Nile River beginning with the Temples of Karnak and ending the day with Luxor Temple. Temples of Karnak, Luxor 247 acres of temples and chapels, shrines and statues, obelisks, a Sacred Lake (where priests purified themselves before performing rituals inside), and the world famous…
On the way to our next site in Luxor, we stopped along the road to admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon. These two faceless colossi (statues) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn’t surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above…
I can’t even begin to tell you how nice it was to get out of Cairo and head south! As far as historical significance, Cairo obviously is a spectacular place. Yet, there were constantly locals in your face asking for tips and money. We were bribed by policemen, taxi drivers, and airport workers. I was…
When I first began planning my dream trip, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to include any religious tours. It wasn’t because we weren’t interested in other religions or didn’t care, but simply because we’ve been in other parts of the Middle East for longer and already made sure to dive into their Islamic faith…
A trip through the oldest archeological museum in the Middle East that’s home to the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities! Located in Cairo, a new museum is currently underway nearby and said to “open soon” so many items had already been moved; yet, so many remained. As with most museums, we barely scratched the surface…
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