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I’ve done it so you don’t have to. The Juicy Deets And just like that, my time in Egypt has come to an end. It was chaotic. It was mythical. It was sometimes mildly terrifying. It was everything I hoped for, and absolutely nothing I expected. But before I wrap up this sand-swept saga, I Read More…
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Spiritual Heart of The Ancients Two Thebes? I’ve always known Luxor existed, but for the longest time, I also thought Thebes was somewhere else in Egypt—which, to be fair, is pretty confusing considering there’s also a Thebes in Greece. To put it simply: modern-day Thebes still exists in Greece, and Luxor is actually the modern Read More…
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Three Temples, Three Faces Aswan -> Luxor A little research really does go a long way. When people think “Egypt,” they usually picture the classics—Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, maybe Sharm el-Sheikh if you’re feeling fancy. You know, the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the ruins of the ancient Library of Alexandria (and its slick modern Read More…
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The Land of Gold Where Am I Again? Tucked along the banks of the Nile, Aswan has long been Egypt’s southern gateway. In ancient times, it was the last major stop before reaching the gold-rich lands of Nubia—meaning pharaohs, merchants, and opportunistic invaders alike all passed through, usually with a cartload of ivory, incense, and, Read More…
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A Testament of Devotion A Rocky Start My two week journey into the land of the Pharaohs began from Amman Queen Alia International Airport, and boy did we get off to an amazing start. Heavy fog led to a six-hour flight delay, followed by frustrating flight assistance from EgyptAir while trying to rebook my connecting Read More…
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Roads that led to Rome Is That It? It’s one thing to read about the mighty Roman Empire, but it’s another to stand in one of their ancient cities—nearly 4,000 km away from modern-day Rome—and realize just how far they came. A little research truly goes a long way. Good ole me would have been Read More…
About Me
Homebody with a wanderlust.
Loves to travel. Has trouble leaving bed.
Bye-lingual. Bookworm. Avid Gamer.
Excel-Sheet Solo Traveler. History Geek.
Amateur Photographer.
Sharing my adventures one side quest at a time.
Shenanigans Abroad 