How to Prepare for Remote Desert Camping in Egypt’s Sahara
Natalie Dawson
Camping deep in Egypt’s desert is completely different from spending a night at an organized campground. Once the paved road disappears, there may be no
Exploring Crystal Mountain on a Western Desert Journey
Natalie Dawson
Some places in Egypt’s Western Desert impress you because of their enormous scale. Crystal Mountain does almost the opposite. It is relatively compact, but once
Discovering the Geological Formations of Egypt’s Black Desert
Natalie Dawson
At first glance, Egypt’s Black Desert looks as though someone scattered volcanic cones across an enormous golden plain. Dark hills rise from pale sand, black
How to Plan a Multi-Day Expedition Across Egypt’s Western Desert
Natalie Dawson
Egypt’s Western Desert is enormous enough to make a normal road trip feel insignificant. Beyond the Nile Valley, paved roads eventually give way to oasis
Exploring Egypt’s White Desert Through Guided Geological Expeditions
Natalie Dawson
At first glance, Egypt’s White Desert looks less like a real landscape and more like a strange planet created for a science-fiction film. Brilliant white
Understanding the Differences Between Nile Cruise Boat Classes
Natalie Dawson
Searching for a Nile cruise sounds simple until you open a few booking sites. Suddenly, you are comparing “5-star standard,” “deluxe,” “premium,” “luxury,” “ultra-luxury,” boutique
How to Plan a Nile Cruise With Extended Archaeological Excursions
Natalie Dawson
A standard Nile cruise can show you an impressive amount of ancient Egypt in only a few days. You might visit Karnak in the morning,
Exploring Historical Temples Along the Luxor to Aswan Route
Natalie Dawson
Travelling from Luxor to Aswan is much more than a scenic journey along the Nile. The route passes through one of the richest concentrations of
Comparing Luxury Nile Cruises and Traditional Dahabiya Journeys
Natalie Dawson
Sailing the Nile sounds romantic no matter which boat you choose. Wake up beside palm-lined riverbanks, spend the morning exploring an ancient temple, return to
How to Choose a Nile Cruise Based on Archaeological Interests
Natalie Dawson
A Nile cruise can be either a relaxing floating-hotel experience with a few temple visits or one of the best archaeology-focused journeys in Egypt. The