Traveling

Who hasn’t dreamed of going to Egypt? An ancient and mystical land, Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on earth. With a 5000-year history housing two of the world’s seven ancient wonders, Egypt offers the romance and intrigue of a bygone era of travel. What was once overly crowded with tourists, is seeing fewer … Read more

The Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, Luxor Temple, and Abu Simbel. These are the names of ancient ruins that come to mind when thinking of Egypt’s great monuments. But what about Egypt’s Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid? Red Pyramid Egypt Before visiting the Red Pyramid of Dahshur, I didn’t even know it existed. Our … Read more

People smoke a lot in Cairo. When we asked our guide Maha of Memphis Tours how many people smoke in the city? She replied “90%, that’s why we have short lives.” Mix all the smokers in Cairo with it having the world’s worst air pollution it’s no wonder that Maha stated that the average life … Read more

We have saved thousands of dollars by seeking out free accommodation around the world. These opportunities are easier to find than you’d think. They have not only saved us money but led us off the beaten track, provided some of our most interesting travel experiences, enabled us to connect with local communities and be a … Read more

Peru is a destination we can go back to again and again. Like most people, Machu Picchu was the very first place we visited in the country and it will always remain a highlight.  During our first visit to Peru, we only had two weeks in the country. We didn’t book anything in advance and it … Read more

People are always looking for unique ways to enjoy a wine tasting. Doing a snowshoe wine tour in Niagara Falls is one of the tops! We’ve heard of horseback riding from winery to winery, cycling between vineyards, hiring a private bus or limo, or running a marathon between wineries like Marathon Du Medoc in France where … Read more

Going to Antarctica is a once in a lifetime experience and there is no way that we’re heading there without a full bag of camera gear and electronics to capture every moment. With each trip we keep adding to our gear list and now we have gotten to the point where our electronics are definitely … Read more

Vang Vieng in Laos is one of those places that you hear mixed reviews about. But if you go cycling through Vang Vieng’s Countryside, you’ll see something different. Some people have the time of their lives in Vang Vieng while others can’t wait to get out of there. The general apprehension is that if you’re … Read more

I didn’t want to do the polar plunge in Antarctica. I looked for every excuse leading up and during to our voyage to Antarctica trying to justify why it would be ok if I didn’t take the Polar Plunge. It was in the back of my head the entire trip and it took nearly the … Read more

The skies opened up the minute we entered the Lemaire Channel and from that moment on we had gorgeous weather for our zodiac tour in Antarctica. We were worried that we may not see the sun during our visit to the 7th continent. It is said that you have a 20% chance of good weather … Read more