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Category: Egypt

14 Month Trip Africa Blog Diving Egypt Marsa Alam travel

Marsa Alam: Egypt’s Emerging Dive Center

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Abu Simbel Africa Aswan Blog Egypt travel

Abu Simbel: The Mighty Temple of Egypt’s South

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Africa Blog Egypt Luxor travel

How to Visit Luxor: Your Complete Guide

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Africa Blog Egypt Luxor travel

Luxor: East Bank

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Africa Blog Egypt Luxor travel

Luxor: West Bank

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

Reading time 36 minutes

14 Month Trip Africa Blog Dendera Egypt travel

Dendera: Egypt’s Finest Temple

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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Climbing up modern Armenia's highest mountain, Mou

Climbing up modern Armenia's highest mountain, Mount Aragats. Sitting up at 4,090 meters, the view down into the valley below is breathtaking. The hike itself is easy for those used to hiking but be prepared for some alittude related illnesses if you are driving up from Byurakan (1459meters) to start the hike.

All the medieval churches you enter while in Armen

All the medieval churches you enter while in Armenia are still active places of worship. The dark interiors are dimly lit with prayer candles left by pilgrims, making it easy to fall into a meditative state.

In a country filled with picturesque medieval chur

In a country filled with picturesque medieval churches, Noravank is the most visited and for good reason. This 13th century church is situated up in a gorge which provides the church with a stunning red hued background. It's possible to do a day trip to here from Yerevan but we decided to stay overnight in order to drink local wine and enjoy the area.

No matter where you go in Armenia, you will always

No matter where you go in Armenia, you will always stumble upon khachkars. These beautifully ornate stone slabs have a history of over 1000 years in the country and are most easily found around churches. They have a wide variety of uses from protecting souls to commemorating battles and the construction of churches.

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