10 Egyptian Foods To Try
While you’re in Egypt you’ll find the likes of KFC, Hardee’s, Mc Donalds and other western based franchises, but it’s always worth trying out some traditional Egyptian food to get a true appreciation of the rich Egyptian culture.
Cairo: Highlights of the River Nile
The Nile is synonymous with Egypt. Almost the entire population of the country is crammed onto the narrow fertile plain fringing the river. It was the case since the ancient Egyptian era, when the temples and cities of the pharaohs rarely strayed far from the life-sustaining area of the Nile’s banks.
Egypt Accommodation Tips
Deciding where you will stay and finding the right place for your needs is essential for any good holiday, so here are a few tips on accommodation and things you will want to be aware of before you go and when you get there.
Abu Simbel
Carved out of a mountainside in the 13th century BC, Ramses II’s stupendous Sun Temple at Abu Simbel was dedicated to three of Egypt’s pre-eminent deities – Amun of Thebes, Ptah of Memphis and Ra-Harakhty of Heliopolis, but it is principally a monument to the might of the Pharaoh.
Travel Africa – The Aburi Botanical Gardens
If you’re looking to connect with nature in a largely untapped and truly exotic part of the world then Africa is a great place to begin your adventures. Ghana in particular, located in West Africa is one such destination.