Egypt
The Catacombs | Alexandria | Egypt | 99 steps deep cemetery dates back to the Greco-Roman Time.
One day in 1900, a man was maneuvering his donkey-drawn cart down the road. As he did, he received quite a shock when his cart fell into a pit. This unforeseen accident led others to an astounding archaeological find—the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The history of Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs The Catacombs were likely…
Read MoreSharm El Sheikh | Egypt | The Best Resort Town in the Red Sea
Looking for travel to a resort area? Head to Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh is the best resort town in Egypt and the Middle East. Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm is replete with adventure, rural and Egypt ecotourism opportunities. Not only do foreign tourists enjoy Sharm, but it is…
Read More5 Reasons why traveling abroad is right for you…
Do you long for a sense of adventure? Are you interested in learning something new? Would you be willing to try something you’ve never tried? If so, pack your bags because traveling is just right for you. Travel has the ability to test your willingness to take risks, but it also has the incredible power…
Read MoreQueen Hatshepsut | The Most Powerful Woman in Ancient Egypt and Deir El Bahari Temple
One of the easiest, modern and funniest ways to pronounce her name is hot-chicken-soup 😊. We will explain who is Queen Hatshepsut (the Most Powerful Woman in Ancient Egypt) and tour her beautiful Mortuary Temple-known as Deir El Bahari Temple- on the west bank of Luxor in Egypt. Hatshepsut’s Path to The throne of Egypt…
Read MoreAmerican Teachers Making Papyrus at the Egyptian Pyramids
We, a group of American Teachers, took a tour of the Egyptian Pyramids and Sphinx, a camel ride, and learned the process of making papyrus from scratch. Here is how a full day at the pyramids was for American tourists… Majestic…that’s how I would describe the pyramids. You honestly can’t imagine the magnitude of them, until…
Read MoreThe Hanging Church | Coptic Cairo | Egypt
The Hanging Church or Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the oldest churches in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Old Cairo, they built this Basilican-styled church atop a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress. The name Hanging Church is because its suspended nave over a passageway, so it appears to be hanging in…
Read More6 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 Catherine’s…
Read MoreSt.Simon Monastery | The Cave Church | Cairo | Egypt
Heading to church in a cave is most likely a unique experience. However, over 20,000 Christians gather weekly to worship at Cairo’s Cave Church. The cave is also known as the Monastery of Saint Simon, and it is located in the Mokattam Mountain. Who is Saint Simon? Before we add any details, let’s first talk…
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