Adventure is Worthwhile
Abu Simbel may be less recognizable then the Pyramids at Giza but don’t be fooled into assuming that the temples at Abu Simbel are any less impressive. Let me tell you, they’re impressive alright! They were relocated to higher ground from 1964 to 1968 in preparation for the construction of the Aswan High Dam and [...]
So, admittedly not a great picture. BUT, we had just arrived in Paris the afternoon before after a day’s worth of layovers. Why does this picture have a permanent parking spot in my memory? Because it was the start of one of the best trips of my life. We were both jet lagged, giddy, and [...]
While my friend, Michelle, and I were in Paris, we carried out a quick recon mission on all bakeries in the area surrounding our hotel. Let me tell you, it sure paid off! We really did try to eat a good and balanced breakfast every morning, but after that every meal pretty much consisted of [...]
#1. No control. You have precious little say in your itinerary. I know I mentioned before that this can be a viewed as a positive aspect of bus tours, providing a low stress travel planning process. However, as a raging control freak myself, I often have a difficult time abiding by this regimented itinerary and [...]
#1. Minimal stress. Bus tours come complete with a predetermined itinerary for you to follow, therefore creating a trip which requires a minimal amount of pre-planning. The bus picks you up and drops you off at each site and destination accordingly. No need for you decipher maps, figure out the local metro lines, or navigate [...]
As the Italian on the first line suggests, this was taken in Italy. In the Vatican to be specific. Growing up in Canada, I found the fact that this sign was even deemed necessary absolutely hilarious. And then, I remembered Turkey…
Long before Memphis, Tennessee, there was Memphis, the early capital of Ancient Egypt. Founded around 3100 B.C., the ancient city’s ruins are found just south of modern day Cairo. Although comparatively little remains of its former glory, whatever does still remain intact is well worth the effort to see. Memphis as it stands, or, you [...]
Let me preface this article with this statement – of all the museums I have visited, this is my favourite. I have a passion for ancient Egyptian history and I’ve wanted to come to Egypt specifically to see King Tut’s mask since I was a little girl. So, is this article going to be a [...]
The name El Alamein is pretty much synonymous with two major WWII generals: British Bernard Montgomery and German Erwin Rommel (aka the Desert Fox). Although the first battle in July 1942 ended in essentially a stalemate, the Allied forces led by General Claude Auchinleck did manage to impose a halt on the Axis power’s advancement under [...]
The Unfinished Obelisk is really quite something. As its name implies, its an obelisk that was never finished. Actually, it has been lying in a pink granite quarry in Aswan since the days of Hatshepsut. Had it been completed, it would have stood proud as the tallest obelisk in the land towering over lesser obelisks [...]
Travel, history, and culture have been life long passions of mine. I also love to talk about them which is what led me to start blogging about the places I’ve been and the things I’ve learned along the way. Basically, I love to learn – and really, what better way to learn and subsequently remember key points on the Ancient Roman timeline then to wander the ancient ruins still standing in modern day Rome or explore their more distant settlements such as the British city of Bath? My goal is that this page becomes an interactive site where travel related discussion reigns supreme, so feel free to comment and/or message me!
