Archive for August 2019
6 Things to prepare for your next overseas trip from USA
In less than two weeks, I’m leaving with a group for a wonderful Egyptian adventure. Though I’ve been to Egypt many times, my mind has been occupied for the last month with how do you prepare for a trip abroad and what is my checklist to do. I’m a frequent traveler. Preparing for a trip…
Read MoreSaint Bishoy Monastery | Wadi El Natrun | Egypt
As we Americans stop to celebrate the Easter holiday, Coptic Christians in Egypt still celebrate their Easter. During the Lenten season, Coptic Christians take part in “The Great Fastâ€; in which they fast from all animal products including milk, butter and cheese. In addition, they spend Holy Week (the time between Palm Sunday and Easter…
Read MoreSaint Catherine Monastery | The Burning Bush of Moses | Mount Sinai | Egypt
The Burning Bush of Moses Would you ever imagine that the Burning Bush of Moses’ time would still be around today? If you visit Saint Catherine Monastery , formally known as the Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai, you will see what is believed to be the Burning Bush. When I visited Saint…
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