EGYPT
10 Epic Things to Do in Egypt on a Budget
If you haven’t already heard, I’m currently championing Egypt as one of the best budget travel destinations around. Honestly, it’s astounding just how cheap this country is to travel, especially given just how amazing the things to see there are! Sadly for Egypt, the low prices travellers can expect here are due to their very […]
The Perfect Egypt Itinerary for Backpackers
Honestly, Egypt is one of the best budget travel destinations you can head to right now. Chocked full of sensational historical sights, amazing adventures, bustling cities and welcoming locals, it really is hard to believe just how cheap it is to travel in Egypt. Ending my 10 month African adventure here – having travelled north […]
Plan to Backpack Egypt? 27 Things You Need to Know
I have to be honest, before I got to Egypt I’d heard so many horror stories about the hassle and the hordes of tourists I was prepared for the worst. But I honestly could not believe how different my experience was to the ones I’d heard about. Because I absolutely loved Egypt. Yep, this country […]
The Best Luxor Itinerary on a Budget
My 4 days in Luxor were undoubtedly some of the most spellbinding I had in Egypt. Chock full of ancient awesomeness, there’s just simply no way you can come to this country and not hit up Luxor… no matter how short your itinerary. From Valley of the Kings to Karnak Temple, this city is a […]
The 5 Best Hostels in Cairo, Egypt
The bustling capital of Egypt, Cairo, is an absolute must if you’re visiting this culturally rich and incredibly affordable country. Full of insane historical sights and a feast for the senses too, Cairo is loud, full of life, outgoing, brash and stocked with gasp-aloud ancient treasures. Most visitors start and finish their time in Egypt […]
How to Score a Cheap Egypt Nile Cruise
Taking an Egypt Nile Cruise is one of the quintessential things to do in this country, but if you’re anything you like me, you probably have reservations about how expensive this notoriously tourist experience might be. But fear not, I managed to score a bargain-priced Nile cruise when I was in Egypt and now, to […]
The 5 Best Aswan Hostels
I think Aswan has to be my favourite spot in the whole of Egypt. A wonderfully relaxed city set on the banks of the Nile in the south of the country, it’s an absolute must on your Egypt itinerary. Actually it was my first stop in this country, after crossing overland from Sudan, and I […]
Travelling from Ethiopia to Egypt: Ethiopia to Sudan & Sudan to Egypt by Road
So you’re in Ethiopia and want to travel north eh?! Have you looked at the internet and already struggled to find any good info? Welcome to the club! Yup, just a few months ago I was in exactly the same boat, desperately searching online for some facts about how I could travel from Ethiopia to […]
10 Unmissable Things to do in Aswan, Egypt
It’s always hard to pick favourites, especially in a country as mind-blowing as Egypt, but if I had to pick a top spot in this formidable country, then my prize would go to Aswan. This Nile-side city in the south of the country is as chilled and relaxed as it is jam-packed with incredible sights […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Cairo
The 2nd largest city in Africa, there’s no doubt that Cairo has a reputation that proceeds it. But what that reputation is can differ widely depending on who you’re speaking to. Yes, love it or hate it, Cairo is a city that seems to divide opinion like no other. And for that reason, I’m calling […]
