Changes, Insights, and Diving SS Thistlegorm Wreck After 24 years
In 2001, I did my first dive on SS Thistlegorm as part of my Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Advanced Open Water (AOW) dive certification. For non-divers AOW requires 5 dives Deep (30m) and Underwater Navigation are required. For my optional 3 I...
From Stargate to Abydos: I Found 76 Kings, a Little Ego, and One Very Bumpy Road
The Temple of Seti I in Abydos is now off the beaten path down a VERY bumpy road. The new road north from Luxor is great for most of the 2.5 hour trip. But for the last 4km, hold on, and make sure your drinks are completely sealed! Definitely ask your driver to stop...
The Luxor Day Trip Most Tourists Skip—and Why You Shouldn’t
Trying to see everything in and around Luxor is a challenge. Most tours head straight to the Valley of the Kings (which is absolutely worth it). Then jump on a Nile cruise (also totally worth it). But there is much more to see. I still haven’t seen it all....
Spend Two Hours Savoring the Sparkles at the Royal Jewelry Museum
After a disappointing dive, I wanted my Alexandria trip to bounce back. I had researched some options before I arrived and when I saw a jewelry museum, I made it a priority stop. Visiting Two hours is plenty of time to explore the museum. It is open 0900-1600, with...
How to Deal With Disappointment When Your Dream Trip Doesn’t Live Up
Don’t Dive Cleopatra’s Palace I flew to Alexandria, Egypt specifically to do this dive. I know photos on the internet can be misleading. Even if they aren’t AI. Unlike so many blogs I won’t make you read 15 paragraphs before getting to the...
Winter Is The Best Time to Delight Yourself in Amazing and Awesome Petra
Winter is a great time to go to Petra. The days are mostly sunny, but not hot. It’s the best time to hike in Petra. Or top simply walk around and be amazed. If you read My Best Tips on How to Enjoy Jordan’s Otherwordly Experiences You may have noticed I...
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