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Temples you must see before you die

Macchu Picchu – Peru Shwedagon Pagoda –  Yangon, Burma Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan This interesting article lists the most historically rich and religiously intriguing temples in the world – definitely temples you need to see before you die! http://www.travelguidesdb.com/world-travel/temples.html

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Roaming the deserts of Egypt & Jordan

White Desert in Bahariya, Egypt

A few snapshots from our time in the White Desert, Egypt, and Wadi Rum, Jordan. Entering the Bahariya Oasis of the Western Desert, Egypt The White Desert Setting up camp in the middle of the desert. Breakfast on the sand.   Our campground in Wadi Rum, Jordan  Bedouins roaming the desert on their camels. The [...]

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Crossing the border Egypt-Israel-Jordan

From Egypt to Israel by foot

  It sure was interesting to be in 3 countries within 2 hours.   After 10 days of Egypt, we were ready to get away from the constant bargaining and hassling. “5 Egyptian Pounds my friend, okok how about 3 Pounds..?” We were kinda templed-out as well, albeit the intriguing Hieroglyphic writings and mystical Egyptian [...]

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Sleeping under the stars in the desert

Sunset in White Desert

  Night wind howling. Staring at a whole sky littered with stars. Complete tranquility and peacefulness. Not a single soul in sight, not a single sound… Just you and nature.   We were in the Western Desert, 6 hrs from Cairo rural lil villages n friendly country people. The 4 by 4 jeep took us [...]

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Rhapsody in Cairo

Exploring the Pyramids on Camel

  It’s been a rhapsody of odd smells, beautiful ancient art and overwhelming Egyptian sellers. We’ve had lots to laugh the past coupla days, over their interesting culture and ideas.   One of the funniest- we were crossing the street, all frazzled (they’ve got some crazy driving style here) when this Egyptian guy was friendly [...]

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