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Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | Africa Middle-East, Egypt

Contrary to popular belief, traveling independently in Egypt is easy, thanks to a highly developed tourism infrastructure.

Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | Africa Middle-East, Egypt

We discovered Egypt’s cultural and geographical contrasts between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | Africa Middle-East, Egypt

The Siwa oasis has to be earned, as it takes nine hours by car to reach it from Cairo. But once there, it’s an enchantment!

Take your time and explore Cairo in five days

Take your time and explore Cairo in five days

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | Africa Middle-East, Egypt

Cairo is a megalopolis with 24 million inhabitants. At the end of Ramadan, we explored it for five days. It was fascinating!

Egypt off the beaten track

Egypt off the beaten track

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | Africa Middle-East, Egypt

We spent four weeks in Egypt, discovering Cairo, then the hidden oasis of Siwa, Alexandria, and finally, Sinai.

What to see in and around Dubai

What to see in and around Dubai

by Jacques | 22,Feb,2023 | Africa Middle-East, United Arab Emirates

My tips for making the most of your stay in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates without falling into the tourist traps.

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