I visited the Pyramids of Giza for myself in December 2021 as part of our King Tutankhamun group tour. The following are some tips shared with me by my guide and picked up by myself during the experience. I hope they are useful if you are visiting the pyramids...
News Tips and Trivia
For all those looking for the latest news on all things travel-related, tips and advice on how best to plan and pack for your holiday, and interesting trivia on destinations, this is the place for you.
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Rhino Populations in 2022: How is This Iconic Species Doing? (7 minute read)
It’s one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable animals. A member of the famous Big Five in Africa but unfortunately also targeted by poachers for its ivory horn. The rhino is an incredible creature and one that fuels travel around the world as people flock to catch a...
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10 Interesting Facts About the Serengeti National Park (5 minute read)
It’s Africa’s most famous national park and the dream travel destination for animal lovers around the world. But how much do you know about the mighty Serengeti National Park in Tanzania? Are you planning a trip to the reserve in order to tick the Big Five off your bucket...
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10 Interesting Facts About Cape Town (4 minute read)
It’s South Africa’s most popular city, home to iconic Table Mountain, gorgeous coastline, and stunning beaches. It’s also as far south as you can go on the African continent and is steeped in a rich and often turbulent history. With wonderful wildlife opportunities not too far away either, Cape...
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How to Make a Good Travel Video (9 minute read)
People often say that travelling is the best education one can get. And they’re right – travelling allows you to explore new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. What’s more, travel is a great way to escape from the stresses of everyday life. Whether you’re looking...
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Blue Lagoon VS Sky Lagoon in Iceland (7 minute read)
It’s a given that if you travel to Iceland, you visit one of the country’s geothermal pools or lagoons. And for decades, the go-to destination has been the Blue Lagoon. Taking a therapeutic dip in the warm geothermal waters is a great experience. And the convenient location outside Reykjavik...
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Holiday Hack: How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2022 (11 minute read)
Booking a trip, especially a long one, can take careful planning. Taking more than a few days of leave can be problematic with work, especially if you don’t get that much in the first place. And you always want to keep some spare in case of family events or...
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Death on the Nile: A New Blockbuster Based in Egypt (5 minute read)
A brand new movie is coming out on 11 February 2022, set in 1930s Egypt. Death on the Nile is a sequel to the 2017 Kenneth Branagh film Murder on the Orient Express. It is based on an Agatha Christie novel of the same name and stars Branagh as...
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10 Interesting Facts About Istanbul (4 minute read)
No trip to Turkey is complete without a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. Straddling either side of the Bosphorus Strait, the city is a warren of busy markets, magnificent mosques, and other historic buildings. All of this is interspersed with famous landmarks including the Blue Mosque and...
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5 Reasons to Book an Egypt Holiday For 2022 (5 minute read)
There are hundreds of reasons to visit Egypt at some point in your lifetime. Legendary monuments including the Pyramids of Giza. World-beating museums packed to the rafters with treasures dating back thousands of years to the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Blissful beaches, reliable weather and luxury 5-star hotels....
