There are times when all I want from a hotel is a clean and quiet place to lay my head. Other times, I want so much more. Give me a bed that screams self-indulgence, a grand breakfast buffet, and a pool that stretches for days. Of course, even when I want somewhere luxurious, I don’t […]
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The opening scene of Netflix’s Bridgerton pans through 19th century England: cobblestone streets, a horse and carriage, high society men in top hats and women in high-waisted gowns. And then you see it: the Royal Crescent in Bath. One of the most iconic landmarks of the city, it’s instantly recognizable. We later learn the story
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I feel badly for West Virginia. Most of the time, it’s forgotten about or maybe purposely ignored. When people do acknowledge its presence, its usually to put it on the wrong side of a joke or to perpetuate a stereotype that lost any semblance of truth a hundred years ago. But this week West Virginia
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For years, I’ve experienced a crazy phenomenon where if you write an event on the calendar, it’ll happen. Before that, it’s just talk (even if you talk a big game). But the minute there’s a date attached to something — a deadline, if you will — it transforms into something real. Knowing it’s real begets
This year wasn’t anything like I predicted, but it wasn’t all bad. In fact, I have a lot to be grateful for in 2020, some travel included. This year gave me the opportunity to reconnect with the USA and to double down on outdoor activities — something that’s always been an interest of mine but
Before my first trip, I thought I was well-prepared for travel to Egypt. I had read about what to expect, how things worked, and common scams. Turns out, that was just the start. There’s a lot you can only learn by being there in person…or reading the random collection of advice by someone who’s been
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Almost all Egypt itineraries include both cities of Luxor and Aswan. Luxor, the ancient capital, is home to numerous temples, museums, and archaeological sites. Aswan has a different flair, with Nubian hospitality, a picturesque setting, and access to the famous Abu Simbel temple in the south. There are a few options to get between Aswan
It’s easy to fall into FOMO when planning your Egypt trip. The city of Luxor alone has more than two dozen ancient Egyptian temples and you’ll find plenty more scattered elsewhere along the Nile. Seeing all of them is hardly necessary — but which do you choose? Below, I’ve summarized my recommendations for which temples
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It started at 9pm the night before our intended departure to Luxor. My phone buzzed with half a dozen text messages in quick succession. It was Mohamed, the driver we’d hired to take us on the 4-hour journey from Hurghada to Luxor stressing that the police denied our permission request to travel by road. Half
It’s never a good sign when a friend tells you your destination is a dump. My flight to Hurghada was already booked and plans locked in…so dump or not, I was going to Hurghada. It’s not like I ever dreamt of going there. No, I chose Hurghada purely for logistical purposes: it was one of
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