Sunset on the Nile River, Luxor Egypt
Nothing beats a sunset on the bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. I hate talking in cliches, but spending a few days cruising the Nile is truly a life changing experience. The Nile is recognized as the longest river in the world – spanning over four thousand miles and running through ten countries. If you’ve never been to Egypt, make sure you block a few days off to cruise the Nile and visit some of Egypt’s most famous sites such as Aswan and Luxor. Consider splurging a little on your choice of boat, which makes the experience all the more worthwhile and memorable. My...
Read MoreA Glimpse of Egypt
Few destinations have left the kind of stamp on me that Egypt did when I visited for my Honeymoon in June, 2009. Stepping off the plane into the hot air felt like stepping onto Mars. And it looked the same. Having just left the green surroundings of Delaware’s estuaries and shores from our wedding, Masdr was a different kind of hot. The kind where when the wind blows it feels ancient and brings no relief – as if the moving, living heat was the embodiment of old kings and antique civilizations long past but impossible to forget. As cliché as is sounds, this feeling sunk in more deeply at...
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul literally sits on two continents. Half the city is in Europe, and the other half is in Asia. Therefore it’s no understatement to claim that this Turkish city sits at the crossroads of several monumental cultures and heritages. MINOTAUR RECOMMENDATIONS Attractions: There is no shortage of things to see in Istanbul. Head directly to the Old City, which lies on the south banks of the Golden Horn, to visit some of Istanbul’s finest mosques and historical sites. The mosques are free, but museums like the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia cost...
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