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Taking the Day Train from Luxor to Aswan

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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 …

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Best Egyptian Temples (for Travelers Short on Time)

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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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Living a Life of Balance

This post is originally from December 2015, but as other bloggers are sharing their stories of reducing travel, I want to re-share mine.  It still holds true, years later. *     *      * I’m not sure precisely when my travel mindset changed, but sometime over the summer, I started putting more effort …

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