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All the Pyramids You Can Handle: A Whirlwind Tour of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis

November 30, 2014 Katie Barber Leave a comment

After tearing ourselves away from the pool(s) and switching back into traveler mode, our first order of business was to arrange a trip to the most well-known of Egyptian attractions, the Pyramids of Giza. While it is possible to reach Giza via metro/bus or private taxi, we opted to hire a driver for the day so that we could tackle three sites: the Giza Necropolis, Saqqara, and Memphis.¹

After nine-hours of sightseeing, we ended the day incredibly hot, tired, and dusty, but it was so worth it. Continue reading All the Pyramids You Can Handle: A Whirlwind Tour of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis →

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A Tale of Two Cairos

November 24, 2014 Katie Barber Leave a comment

By the time we arrived in Cairo, we had been on the road for six months. It was time for a vacation from our trip – and so we cashed in some of Marc’s rewards points for a bit of luxury and booked five nights at the J.W. Marriott in suburban Cairo.

We were delighted to discover, upon check-in, that we had been upgraded to a suite. After our creative sleeping arrangements in the Danakil Depression (volcano-side, on the floor, and in string beds), it felt almost absurd to have two spacious, well-appointed rooms just for us – plus a balcony overlooking the golf course!

JW Marriott View, Cairo, Egypt | www.nonbillablehours.com — Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in sub-Saharan Africa anymore.

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