Walk Like An Egyptian!

Where it All Began!

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August 20th 2006
To walk on the land of the Pharaohs is an enchanting feeling, and the sensation of revisiting history that dates back to times of B.C. is nothing short of magical! Egypt was AWESOME! So...you know you are a backpacker when... -Having somebody pick you up from an airport with a sign reading YOUR name makes you feel like a CELEBRITY! -Home-cooked meals are much more a NOVELTY than eating ou ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo

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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