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Category Archives: Tourism
NOT CAIRO TODAY – BUT NEW YORK
Today I will not talk about Egypt, but I want to tell you what is happening in New York. It is a very special day. A special moment for me My book GETTING OVER GROWING OLDER has just been published … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Egypt, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Age, Book, Getting Over Growing Older, Solution, Youth
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DOWNTON ABBEY’S CONNECTION TO EGYPT
AFTER WATCHING THE LAST EPISODE OF DOWNTON ABBEY I WOULD LIKE TO REPOST A BLOG WHICH I WROTE AFTER EPISODE FOUR – JUST TO REMIND US WHY DOWNTON ABBEY WILL FOR EVER BE CONNECTED TO EGYPT Like millions of infatuated … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Pharaohs, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Downton Abbey, England, Highclere Castle, Lord Carnarvon
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WAITING FOR TOURISTS- PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The political upheaval over the last five years has reduced tourism in Egypt, but the crash of the Russian plane over the Sinai a few month ago, resulting in travel bans by Russia and the UK has brought Egypt’s tourism to a … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Government, Luxor, Tourism
Tagged Airlines, Beaches, Fear, Russia, Sharm El-Sheikh, tourists, United Kingdom
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – EVERLASTING BEAUTY
THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE CAPTURED THOUSAND OF YEARS AGO IS STILL WELCOMING US IN THE TEMPLE OF KARNAK TODAY! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Egypt, Temple of Karnak, Tourism
Tagged Beauty Youth, happiness, Smiles, Stone Carvings, Sunshine
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MEDINA HABU – WHERE IS THE TOILET?
Tourists are always concerned about where the bathrooms are. And it is one of the details tour guides never forget to mention – I suppose it makes people feel comfortable and avoids unnecessary delays. The morning I visited Medina Habu* I was not … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Bath Houses, Europe, France, Medina Habu, New Kingdom, Ramesses III, Toilet. Bathroom
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COULD QUEEN NEFERTITI MAKE THE TOURIST COME BACK?
Article from Egypt’s Independent news – Oct. 17, 2015 As tourists dwindle, Egypt looks for treasure Facing a steep drop in tourist numbers, Egypt is hoping to invest in the future with a big discovery from the past – the … Continue reading
QUEEN HATSHEPSUT’S MAGIC
Pharaoh Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for more than 20 years. She was the longest reigning female in Egypt’s history, and considered one of Egypt’s most successful pharaohs. During her reign, unlike other rulers of the 18th dynasty, she was more interested in ensuring economic prosperity, … Continue reading
EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – GOODBYE ABAN
On the way back from the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, near Luxor our bus had stopped in front of the Papyrus Institute, where beautiful images of Ancient Egypt, reproduced by local artist on papyrus, were sold. After about an … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Politics, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Ancient Egypt Art, Fly Swatter, Paintings, Papyrus, tourists
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – CROSSING THE NILE
THE QUICKEST WAY TO GO FROM THE EAST BANK OF THE NILE IN LUXOR, WHERE THE FAMOUS TEMPLE OF KARNAK IS LOCATED – ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR – TO THE WEST BANK TO VISIT HE VALLEY OF THE KINGS … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Pharaohs, Sailing, Tourism, Travel, Valley of the Kings
Tagged Boats, Ferries, Motorboar, Sailing, The Nile, water
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EGYPTIAN SOUVENIRS MADE IN EGYPT???
One of the joys of travelling is bringing home souvenirs. And when I went to Egypt for the first time I was looking forward to buying little pieces of Egypt and bringing them home. But when I stopped to look … Continue reading
Egypt My Love 