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Luxor hot air balloon ride
In Luxor, I finally got to do something I’ve been itching to do for a long, long time: ride in a hot air balloon! We arrived as the crews were preparing the balloons. It’s pretty impressive to see these massive amounts of silk rise up and take shape. Viraj and I rode in the balloon … Continue reading
Upper Egypt: Aswan, the Nile, & temples
Aswan market Viraj needed a new pair of shades and I wanted to pick up some fruit (man cannot live by falafel alone) so we took a field trip to the local market. In no time at all, the vendors swooped in and found us, Viraj got his sunglasses, and I got my fruit. We … Continue reading
4 minute guide to Slovenia
Back in May, I travelled throughout Slovenia and loved it! Here I've done my best to capture the highlights in 4 minutes.
4 minute guide to Malta
I'd like to deviate from the Tour de France for a minute (actually, 4!). I'm starting to put together a series of 4 minute guides to some of my favorite places, so I hope you enjoy this one on Malta! Don't worry, there will be more Tour postings to come!
Giza pyramids, Egypt
You’ve only got one option today if you’re keen to see the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Fortunately, the Great Pyramid of Giza (not to mention its 2 companion pyramids and the Sphinx) is still pretty damn impressive over 4 millennia after completion. Viraj and I made a beeline for the interior of … Continue reading
The step & red pyramids, Egypt
If you like old things, Egypt is a good destination! My trip there with my friend Viraj (who you may recall from September's Kilimanjaro posts…or you may not) started with a vain attempt to beat Cairo's legendary traffic to get to Saqqara, site of the famous step pyramid, the pyramid of Djoser. Built in the … Continue reading