On my second trip to Egypt, my sister and I popped into Giza to see the pyramids at night. She wanted to watch the Pyramids Light and Sound show — the best way to see them lit up after dark. I was skeptical, especially after how cheesy the story was at an Aswan light show …
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Sometimes I can’t believe how quickly the holidays roll around — seems like I was just sitting by the Christmas tree with my family last year. But here we are, shopping for the perfect presents once again. If you’re looking for hiking gifts (for another outdoors lover or as inspiration for your own wishlist!), I’ve …
For some people, a trip to the beach is more than a little vacation — it’s something they look forward to all year. If you know someone like that, finding the best beach gifts can set the mood and start that positive mindset immediately. Check out these gifts for beach lovers and get them something …
When it comes to travel, I tend to obsess. I belabor over the tiniest details, ending up in a fit of indecision for absolutely no good reason. Sometimes, I spend so long deciding that the “best” option ends up sold out while I’m making my mind, causing me to start all over and look for …
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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I spent last weekend on my father-in-law’s farm. It was the first time I had left my neighborhood in nearly two months: prior to that, I made weekly jaunts to the grocery store a mile away and walked my dog on the sidewalks, but mostly stayed in my own four walls. I might take some …
I’m Making Travel Plans for the Future. Are You? Read More »
They say it takes 21 days to make a habit and now I’m 21 days into this lockdown (24, actually, but who’s counting?). For me, the first week wasn’t too bad — I had chores and tasks at home to keep me preoccupied, and who doesn’t love an excuse to spend a weekend reading? The …
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I went to a lot of places this year and I enjoyed visiting all of them. No surprise there — I love traveling and I’m (usually) pretty good at picking destinations I like. But how do they stack up? If I could only recommend a few, which ones would rise to the top? Well folks, …
The Places I Went in 2019, Ranked from Best to Worst Read More »
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 …
