World travels with real challenges and how to find enjoyment in all of it.
The day’s itinerary was packed full of adventure, but I didn’t realize how strenuous our explorations would be until much later. After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we geared up, donning protective clothing to shield ourselves from the desert sun. I was grateful that I had brought my Columbia hiker boots, necessary for navigating …
Continue reading Valley of the Kings, Queens, and a Fascinating Glimpse into the Life of the Locals
Luxor felt like a peaceful retreat after facing the frenetic pace of Cairo. I was happy to power through the next stage of our travel which involved embarking on a domestic flight that required two security checks (body pat-downs included) and hauling my carry-on luggage across the tarmac (Luxor’s airport terminal has no jetways). By …
Egypt is synonymous with the Pyramids of Giza for most of us. Visions of golden, triangular structures soaring toward the vivid, blue sky dominate our imagination. But did you know that there are over a hundred pyramids scattered throughout Egypt? I was determined to visit as many as I could in just a day, along …
Continue reading Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur in a Day (How to Plan. What to See in 2024)
Cairo, Egypt, is not for the faint-hearted. The fast paced, bustling city blared into my senses after disembarking from the relative quiet of the jetliner. Emerging from the terminal at Cairo's International Airport at 11:00 PM on the 16th of February, my husband and I were greeted by a sea of cars weaving in and …
It's no small feat to take a vacation these days. Rescheduling travel arrangements have become commonplace, as I found enduring cancelations and spending hours on the phone rebooking with travel agents. The climate was right, however, in 2022 for a trip overseas as countries began easing their travel bans, lifting mandates for "non-essential travel," and …
Continue reading Exploring Italy’s famed Piedmont Region from Turin to Barolo
Traveling with family & friends and the Power of Prudence 