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...
Posts Tagged with World Wonders
There’s many ancient sites and natural marvels that are deserving of the title ‘world wonder’ but seven is the magic number with recently compiled lists of the best. In 2007 the official New 7 Wonders of the World were named after millions of votes with the Great Pyramids of Giza earning honorary status as the last surviving ancient wonder. A few years later the New 7 Wonders of Nature were decided upon though no doubt everyone has their own list, including us. Read more about these different wonders here.
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The 11 Best National Parks in Eastern & Southern Africa (10 minute read)
In total, the African continent is home to more than 370 national parks. Kenya is home to the most, with 23. And this isn’t including other wildlife reserves which don’t boast “national park” status. For travellers looking to enjoy a safari to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino,...
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India Travel is Back! 10 Experiences We Can’t Wait to Enjoy Again (6 minute read)
With the news that India is to begin issuing tourist visas for the first time since March 2020, we thought we’d remind you about all the fabulous experiences one can have in this sprawling country. From cruising the lush Kerala Backwaters to searching for majestic Bengal tigers and unwinding...
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10 Interesting Facts About Machu Picchu (7 minute read)
As the most famous structure in the whole of Latin America, you’d think we would know more about Machu Picchu. But this ancient Inca citadel is shrouded in mystery. It lay hidden from the invading Spanish, who would surely have torn it to the ground, for hundreds of years,...
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A Commentary From Us: COVID-19 – Where Are We Up To? (9 minute read)
11 March 2021. Can you believe it’s been a year since COVID-19 began to sweep the world? Our lives changed overnight. Travel plans cancelled, weddings put on hold, bars and pubs closed. The list of disruptions was endless and many of them continue today. So, what is the COVID-19...
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Our Guide to the Best Places to Visit in Peru (9 minute read)
The South American nation of Peru has long been attracting adventurous travellers to its shores. Machu Picchu remains the highlight, with visitors from around the world flocking to see the Lost City of the Incas. In 2000, the site was deservedly named as one of the New Seven Wonders...
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5 Reasons 2023 is the Best Time to Visit Egypt EVER (7 minute read)
Incredibly, it’s been three years since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started making headlines in newspapers around the world. In most places however, life is pretty much back to normal, with lockdowns a distant memory for most of us and borders back open. Thanks to vaccines, we’ve managed to get our...
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5 things that we can’t wait to be doing again in 2021 (8 minute read)
There’s no denying that 2020 hasn’t been the best year for travel, with the COVID-19 pandemic severely limiting our ability to explore new places. Whilst being stuck at home has been quite boring, it has also given us plenty of time to think about what we’ve missed most about...
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Top 10 Bucket List Experiences
We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do. Sometimes life is just too short. Embark on unforgettable life-altering experiences, stand speechless among some of the Seven Wonders of the World and immerse yourself in other uniquely magical experiences. The time is now to start...
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Petra by Day, Petra by Night…
In November of 2019 I was lucky enough to go on my very first trip to Jordan. There were so many highlights (thanks to a very tasty cooking class I’m now trying to source an authentic 7 Spice here in Melbourne!), but the most spectacular would have to be...
