sunset at the sphynx

Egypt - the land of magic

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April 6th 2013
Prior to leaving for Egypt I had a vague idea that I wanted to go there on this particular holiday. I debated about Japan or Cambodia and Vietnam but Egypt was calling me. I was nervous about the political situation there, but having read a few blogs from other travellers to Egypt I decided it was safe enough. Now was the time. I definitely procrastinated about booking, so everything was left to t ... 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