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Date: 26th April 2012
:-)
Sounds like a great start to your trip!!
From Blog: Earth Day in Costa Rica!
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Sounds like a great start to your trip!!
From Blog: Earth Day in Costa Rica!
Date: 12th April 2011
Thanks
As I'm about to embark on my first trip to Egypt, your blog and photos have been enjoyable as well as valuable. Thanks. K
From Blog: Cairo - Tahrir Square and Coptic Cairo
Thanks
As I'm about to embark on my first trip to Egypt, your blog and photos have been enjoyable as well as valuable. Thanks. K
From Blog: Cairo - Tahrir Square and Coptic Cairo
Date: 5th April 2011
What a series of adventures you are having! Hope to actually see you once you've returned stateside. Let me know when we could meet to break bread.
From Blog: The Adventure Begins!
What a series of adventures you are having! Hope to actually see you once you've returned stateside. Let me know when we could meet to break bread.
From Blog: The Adventure Begins!
Date: 5th April 2011
Re: Looks like no one is there
Hi Pops! There are just a hand full of tourists here. We saw some Chinese and some Germans, but definitely no Americans. At Abu Simbel today we actually stood in the Great Ramses temple for about 20 minutes without anyone else in there. It was incredible. Yesterday we went out on the Nile in a felucca, our captain was beyond excited for business. He sang to us the entire way and just kept thanking us. Up in Giza, as I mentioned in my blog, there was maybe 6 other tourists. The rest were all Egyptian guards or merchants. We really do have the whole country to ourselves. It's incredible. I love you lots! See you soon!
From Blog: Abu Simbel
Re: Looks like no one is there
Hi Pops! There are just a hand full of tourists here. We saw some Chinese and some Germans, but definitely no Americans. At Abu Simbel today we actually stood in the Great Ramses temple for about 20 minutes without anyone else in there. It was incredible. Yesterday we went out on the Nile in a felucca, our captain was beyond excited for business. He sang to us the entire way and just kept thanking us. Up in Giza, as I mentioned in my blog, there was maybe 6 other tourists. The rest were all Egyptian guards or merchants. We really do have the whole country to ourselves. It's incredible. I love you lots! See you soon!
From Blog: Abu Simbel
Date: 5th April 2011
Looks like no one is there?
Do you have the country to yourself?
From Blog: Abu Simbel
Looks like no one is there?
Do you have the country to yourself?
From Blog: Abu Simbel
Height Difference
Holy crap, is that guys just abnormally short or is there some photo magic going on here?
From Blog: Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
Date: 3rd April 2011
Keep them coming
Thanks for keeping us updated.
From Blog: The Adventure Begins!
Keep them coming
Thanks for keeping us updated.
From Blog: The Adventure Begins!
Date: 28th March 2011
Thank you Alexis!!!
We'll have to make a date for when we return. I'm sure there will be lots of stories :-)
Thank you Alexis!!!
We'll have to make a date for when we return. I'm sure there will be lots of stories :-)
Date: 28th March 2011
woohoo!
I'm so excited for you! Have a great time!!!!!
woohoo!
I'm so excited for you! Have a great time!!!!!
Date: 27th January 2011
Thank you, Dr. LaHurd!
Hi Ryan! I hope you're doing well. I definitely need to give you a call to pick apart your brain. I didn't know you've been to Egypt so many times, but I can't say that I'm too surprised. I've been repeating "La, shukran" since I read your post. I'll be a pro at it before I leave :-) The pictures of the mosques look exquisite! I'm looking forward to going. I've read on a few blogs the importance of the way women should dress. I also heard I'm going to have to enter many though the "women's entrance". It'll be quite the experience. I look forward to talking to you! I'll send you an email within the next few days to set aside a good time :-)
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Thank you, Dr. LaHurd!
Hi Ryan! I hope you're doing well. I definitely need to give you a call to pick apart your brain. I didn't know you've been to Egypt so many times, but I can't say that I'm too surprised. I've been repeating "La, shukran" since I read your post. I'll be a pro at it before I leave :-) The pictures of the mosques look exquisite! I'm looking forward to going. I've read on a few blogs the importance of the way women should dress. I also heard I'm going to have to enter many though the "women's entrance". It'll be quite the experience. I look forward to talking to you! I'll send you an email within the next few days to set aside a good time :-)
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Date: 27th January 2011
Trip ideas
Hey Maeve, So gladyou get to go to Egypt. I've been there many times and love it. Don't forget there is a lot to Egypt besides the ancient history. Be sure to visit the famous mosques and be sure to see the Coptic section. Spend time in the bazaar -- Khan al Khalili -- to get local color. You have to bargain prices to get respect. Just don't be insulting (you can start at half what is asked) and if the seller agrees to your price you have to buy or you have insulted him. Don't act like you're too interested or the price will not come down. Walking away almost always lowers the price. Have coffee and a shisha (water pipe) at the Naguib Mahfouz Cafe in the Khan. Good service and a great chance to try local experience. It's easy to take the subway tothe pyramids so don't pay for a taxi. Learn a few phrases of basic Arabic. It will open doors. And don't be freaked out by people trying to sell you stuff on the street. Just insistently say "La, shukran" (no thanks).
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Trip ideas
Hey Maeve, So gladyou get to go to Egypt. I've been there many times and love it. Don't forget there is a lot to Egypt besides the ancient history. Be sure to visit the famous mosques and be sure to see the Coptic section. Spend time in the bazaar -- Khan al Khalili -- to get local color. You have to bargain prices to get respect. Just don't be insulting (you can start at half what is asked) and if the seller agrees to your price you have to buy or you have insulted him. Don't act like you're too interested or the price will not come down. Walking away almost always lowers the price. Have coffee and a shisha (water pipe) at the Naguib Mahfouz Cafe in the Khan. Good service and a great chance to try local experience. It's easy to take the subway tothe pyramids so don't pay for a taxi. Learn a few phrases of basic Arabic. It will open doors. And don't be freaked out by people trying to sell you stuff on the street. Just insistently say "La, shukran" (no thanks).
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Date: 27th January 2011
Hi Brittany!
Wow - I was so surprised to see your name pop up on my e-mail today. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather while you were travelling. Reminded me of how much I appreciated your support for Rob when my Dad passed away (which was 5 years ago already). I'm glad you met someone you care about and who loves to travel - sounds like a keeper :-) How is your job - your family - your life in the city??? We are all doing well in the Thomas house. We spend all of our time and money spoiling Nicole's little girl Marley who just turned two and is the love of our life! We are taking her to Disney on Feb 9th - very excited! If you want, Friend me on Facebook and you can see some pictures. My name is Christine Davey Thomas. I hope you have safe travels to Egypt and enjoy every minute of it. I'm hoping to go to Amsterdam in April - fingers crossed. Best wishes to you!! Christine Thomas
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Hi Brittany!
Wow - I was so surprised to see your name pop up on my e-mail today. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather while you were travelling. Reminded me of how much I appreciated your support for Rob when my Dad passed away (which was 5 years ago already). I'm glad you met someone you care about and who loves to travel - sounds like a keeper :-) How is your job - your family - your life in the city??? We are all doing well in the Thomas house. We spend all of our time and money spoiling Nicole's little girl Marley who just turned two and is the love of our life! We are taking her to Disney on Feb 9th - very excited! If you want, Friend me on Facebook and you can see some pictures. My name is Christine Davey Thomas. I hope you have safe travels to Egypt and enjoy every minute of it. I'm hoping to go to Amsterdam in April - fingers crossed. Best wishes to you!! Christine Thomas
From Blog: Planning a trip to Egypt (April)
Date: 8th March 2010
Sounds Really Nice
Nice view, and the pool looks inviting. Have fun!
From Blog: Arrived in Puerto Vallarta
Sounds Really Nice
Nice view, and the pool looks inviting. Have fun!
From Blog: Arrived in Puerto Vallarta
Date: 20th August 2009
Thanks
Hello I went on a tour of Scotland and ended up living back in Edinburgh for a few months on my holiday via in the UK (I'm from Australia). My tour was a different company but we did a lot of the same things. Thanks for typing this up and letting us read it! Brought back a lot of memories and I can remember the stories the guides tell, they are amazing... Thanks xx
From Blog: Last day of Scotland Tour
Thanks
Hello I went on a tour of Scotland and ended up living back in Edinburgh for a few months on my holiday via in the UK (I'm from Australia). My tour was a different company but we did a lot of the same things. Thanks for typing this up and letting us read it! Brought back a lot of memories and I can remember the stories the guides tell, they are amazing... Thanks xx
From Blog: Last day of Scotland Tour
Date: 22nd October 2008
Good Idea!
Hey Hun! It was a good idea to steal my idea! How are you doing?
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
Good Idea!
Hey Hun! It was a good idea to steal my idea! How are you doing?
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
Date: 3rd June 2008
Glad your Calling it Derry
Thanks for calling Derry Derry.
From Blog: Northern Ireland Adventure
Glad your Calling it Derry
Thanks for calling Derry Derry.
From Blog: Northern Ireland Adventure
Date: 19th May 2008
You are so enthusiastic...
Glad you are having fun. Can't wait to see how you like Manchester. (oh.... StoneheDge ?)
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
You are so enthusiastic...
Glad you are having fun. Can't wait to see how you like Manchester. (oh.... StoneheDge ?)
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
Date: 19th May 2008
Haha
You're waking up late and I'm actually getting to work on time. http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Joey-Cos/
From Blog: Visiting the Brennan's in Manchester
Haha
You're waking up late and I'm actually getting to work on time. http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Joey-Cos/
From Blog: Visiting the Brennan's in Manchester
Date: 19th May 2008
Shy???
haha yeah you are definitely one of the most shy people I know, I'm sure it was rough for you, j/k. Miss you!!!
From Blog: Getting there...
Shy???
haha yeah you are definitely one of the most shy people I know, I'm sure it was rough for you, j/k. Miss you!!!
From Blog: Getting there...
Date: 19th May 2008
:-)
Maeve that looks/sounds sooo amazing... i love the picture of you holding stonehedge!!! Miss you!!!
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
:-)
Maeve that looks/sounds sooo amazing... i love the picture of you holding stonehedge!!! Miss you!!!
From Blog: Bath, Stonehedge and Lacock Village
Rachel
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LOVED KRABI!
Me & my partner stayed at the Tubkaak Boutique Resort in Krabi. Sunny who is one of the Manager's there was so helpful and spoke great English. Organised day trips out to Hong Island, Paradise Island & a few others. Wish we stayed there longer. Very secluded and quiet for honeymooners. Beautiful rooms with inground baths. The view from the resort from the restaurant is exactly that bottom picture!! Happy hour on the beach every afternoon watching the sunset was our highlight and we got to experience a lantern festival.
From Blog: We booked our Honeymoon! Cambodia and Thailand here we come :-)