Posts Tagged ‘Egypt Is Safe’
American 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 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…
Read MoreOpen or Shut? How do you feel about opening a Sarcophagus on live TV?
On Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00PM (EST), Egypt will be on American Live TV. A sarcophagus in Egypt will be opened on live TV. It is such a big deal that the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel will simulcast the show on each of their stations. The episode comes with the oversight…
Read MoreIs Egypt Safe for American Tourists? (Frequent American Traveler to Egypt sharing their travel experience in Egypt)
One of the top questions I always am asked when I return to the United States from Egypt is, “Is Egypt safe for Americans to travel & tour?” Unequivocally, I always tell them yes. In all my travels I’ve never had a time when I felt unsafe. I have toured solo, I have toured with…
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