Luxor (or Thebes for those history buffs out there) is without a doubt the best place on earth to soak up some ancient history. It was from here that Thutmose III planned his campaigns, Akhenaten first contemplated the nature of god and Ramses II set out...
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Instagrams of the month: Spotlight on Dubai
Dubai is one of the world’s fastest-growing cities, the iconic buildings reaching high up to the heavens creating a spectacular skyline. It’s mesmerising to look out over the cityscape from these towering heights. Layers of twisting freeway threading through the futuristic skyscrapers. The metallic man-made structures...
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...
10 Interesting Facts About Petra
Petra is commonly known as the ‘Lost City’ but do you know why it was given that name? The archaeological site in Jordan is full of history and is the country’s most visited attraction and to help you get to know it a little better, here...
Top 10 Alternative Road Trips
Nothing beats the excitement of a road trip. Stocking a car with supplies, choosing the appropriate rousing soundtrack and heading out on the open road. And you’ve no doubt heard of the world’s classic choices – America’s Route 66 and South Africa’s Garden Route to name just two....
Torso of ‘Pharaoh Ramses II’ statue extracted from Cairo slum
A large statue believed to depict the famous Pharaoh Ramses II has been lifted from a muddy ditch in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Pharaoh Ramses II ruled Egypt some 3,000 years ago and it’s thought possible that this statue dates back to this period. If an...
Fes by Foot
The oldest of the Morocco’s four imperial cities, Fes overwhelms the senses. Travelling from our reservation office in Brisbane, Rachna shares what you can expect when you walk through this medieval city on our Totally Morocco tour. Previously the capital of Morocco for over four centuries, Fes has...
A Day at Abu Simbel
As the wake up call comes through at the unfriendly time of 3:30am, I excuse the ungodly time and excitedly get out of bed knowing I will soon be visiting one of Egypt’s best preserved sites – Abu Simbel. Given this incredible site is visited by thousands...
Rooms With A View From Around The World
If your ideal hotel stay includes an unforgettable view without even needing to step outside your guestroom, consider splurging out on these top picks. We’ve scoured the corners of the globe looking for unique hotels in various destinations from Africa to Asia, South America to the...
Sailing the Nile on a felucca
On her recent King Tutankhamun tour to Egypt, Libby from our London reservations team spent two nights on a traditional felucca and shares her experience here. Whilst enjoying the historical wonders on our King Tutankhamun tour last October, I opted to stay on the felucca for the...