Posts in Category: Africa
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The Pyramids & Sphinx – Tips For A Better Visit
When Herodotus visited the Pyramids in the 5th century B.C. they were already 1,600 years old and justifiably famous throughout the ancient world. They were included as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, now usually referred to as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to distinguish it from more modern lists. It was […]
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Mena House -The Place to Stay at the Pyramids
Alison and I just finished up a two week vacation to Egypt with Adventures Abroad that will rank as one of the best we have ever taken. Over the next months I will be posting on the many highlights of the trip, but first I want to tell you why the trip got off to such […]