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Aswan

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May 9th 2010
We travelled from Cairo to Aswan via the overnight train. What an experience! We travelled first class, which basically meant that I had a reclining seat, but the carriage itself was comfortable. Tip: Other passengers take off the door handles to the toilets to preserve the cleanliness for themselves…so I would recommend bringing your own tool set. My experience on this train was severely da ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Aswan

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more