Leaving Sinai…

My trip started in the Sinai when I arrived in Shar El Sheikh last month. From there I took a bus to Cairo, after which I took a bus through the Sinai desert to Taba. Continue reading →

Plenty of fish in the sea..

My first fishing experience takes place in 2014! I tagged along with friends Rashwan and Karim to try my hand at catching fish. And I either had beginners luck or I’m pretty good at the sport… Another skill learnt outside the lecture room! Continue reading →

Egypt is Free NYE desert party!

We are en route to cross the border into Egypt to be hosted by the Bedouins of Sinai (Tarabeen tribe) for the NYE desert party in Nuweiba! What a way to end the year! ‪#‎grateful‬ ‪#‎thankful‬ — with Ahmed Rashwan and Mi Mi. Happy New Year everyone!! Xxx Please share your New Year’s Eve plans! Continue reading →

Twitter breaking news on Cairo Students protest

Sometimes 140 characters is enough to digest important information – fast! And that’s why I rushed to check on twitter with the hastag #Cairo to find out what is going when my friend left a message on my facebook wall saying “all I can say is I’m happy you didn’t take the latest bus in … Continue reading →

Western Desert Journey, Egypt

Originally posted on Geometry & Silence:
Dune above camp near Bahariya Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt Bedouin Tea, served extra sweet Early morning sunlight illuminates a sand dune, Western Desert Landcruisers descend into a wadi in the Sahara Suda (Black Desert), Egypt Sahara Suda (Black Desert) the moment after sunset Our bedouin guide, Mahmood contemplating the…

Surely it gets better?… My “ripped-off” travel experience

I hate being ripped off – don’t we all? I probably wouldnt mind it if i was blissfully unaware! Depending on the amount, the scenario plays on repeat in my head until I eventually admit defeat… That could take anything from few hours to a few days! Continue reading →

Crossing borders… Egypt to Israel in pictures

I’m currently on the bus to Tel Aviv which means I crossed the border from Taba Egypt into Eilat Israel – surreal! My welcome to Israel is sitting for 5hrs next to a young traveller who smells like he hasn’t washed for a few days! The plus side is there’s free wifi on the bus… … Continue reading →

Crossing borders… Egypt to Israel

If you’ve subscribed to my blog, you’ll have receive numerous post alerts within the space of 10 minutes! Don’t unsubscribe – I have my reasons! As usual I’m doing things last minute which includes uploading pictures onto my blog as I’ll be travelling all day this morning – I’m leaving Egypt 😦 … Plus I … Continue reading →

Cairo by sunset

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Arriving in Cairo

My journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo… in pictures! Continue reading →