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Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | By train or by sea

Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences

Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | World discoveries

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 | World discoveries

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 | World discoveries

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 | World discoveries

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

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