Egypt is famous for many things, not just the Pyramids. Egyptian cotton, perfumes, the papyrus (the ancestor of paper) are Egypt’s prized possessions, which are popular all around the world. We were taken to a perfume shop where the owner gave an amazing explanation of the history of Egyptian perfumes and gave us a list of… Continue reading Shopping in Egypt and Cruising on the Nile
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Egypt – The Land of the Pharaohs
Ever since I watched the movie ‘The Mummy’, I have been fascinated with the Egyptian civilization. So when I got the chance to visit Egypt, I couldn’t contain my excitement. As mentioned in my last article, we had an overnight stay in a resort in Sinai. The next day early morning we set out to… Continue reading Egypt – The Land of the Pharaohs
The Road to Egypt
“Mummies, the Pyramids, the Nile…” these were the things lingering in my mind while travelling on the road to Egypt from Israel. But on the way, I got to witness other spectacular sights, which made the trip more exciting. As we were travelling by bus, we got to witness the extensive Red Sea coast. It… Continue reading The Road to Egypt