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White Desert Tour in Western Egypt
Egypt is full of bucket list attractions: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the Egyptian Museum, to name a few. These archeological sites reveal an ancient history of unrivaled richness that has greatly influenced the world we live in today. Yet, while most tourists visit Egypt for its historical treasures, the country’s natural wonders are equally captivating. Experiencing Egypt’s White Desert on an overnight tour reveals a landscape draped in mystery and intrigue, where nature’s delicate geologic formations rival some of the country’s…
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Tourist Attractions in Sudan: Africa’s Nubian Kingdom
Over the past few decades, Sudan has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As a result, the country’s name often conjures images of bloodshed and brutal dictatorships, while its wealth of treasures have been all but ignored. Most people are not even aware that, beneath Sudan’s shifting grains of sand, lie remnants of an empire that once rivaled Ancient Egypt. Or that the country contains more pyramids than any other place in the world. Sudan offers an unexpected array of things to do, places to see, and experiences to…
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Visiting the Temples of Egypt on a Nile Cruise
The Nile River is the blood that flows through Egypt’s veins. Over the course of 5,000 years, it has sustained civilizations and allowed them to flourish in an otherwise inhospitable land. Without the waters of the Nile, Ancient Egypt would have never existed. And consequently, it is thanks to this great river that today’s world has things like paper, makeup, writing and irrigation. The banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt (geographically the lower part of the country) lay claim to one of the world’s largest open air museums. Boasting…
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Guide to the Pyramids of Egypt
Though you’ve likely seen countless images of the Egyptian Pyramids, nothing can compare to witnessing their impeccable grandeur and geometry face-to-face. The Pyramids of Giza are one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks and the last remaining wonder of the Ancient World—must-see on any Cairo itinerary. Simply put, they are extraordinary. However, while the Pyramids of Giza are the most famous, they are far from the only pyramids in Egypt. The Egyptian Pyramids The Egyptian pyramids, built between 2686–2181 BC, are among the world’s oldest human-engineered structures. Only a…
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Cairo and the Pyramids: A Three Day Itinerary
With its constant chaos and commotion, Egypt’s largest city is not a place that often woos travelers at first sight. Cairo can be brash and overbearing and downright frustrating. Yet in all its grime and glory, Cairo is full of fascinating places to visit. The city’s museum of antiquities is among the best in the world. Its ancient neighborhoods are a kaleidoscope of culture and tradition. And to top it all off, at the city’s periphery stand the Great Egyptian Pyramids—rising resolutely out of the barren earth as if guarding…
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Places to Visit near Accra, Ghana
Ghana is Africa’s golden child. Formerly known as the Gold Coast due to its vast gold deposits, the country emerged from the throes of colonialism as one of Africa’s model nations. Despite facing some of the same struggles as its West African neighbors—namely the prevalence of communicable diseases and a deep-rooted legacy of colonialism—Ghana has reached an impressive level of economic and political success in the years since its independence. And it shows: Ghana is suffused with energy, emboldened by diversity and characterized by stability. Ghana is often labeled ‘West…
