Held off posting these photos as it didn’t seem appropriate to be flaunted during the election day when they were taken (does it make any difference though if they made it in the stories?🤷 ) I mean, I wasn’t spared a day by the government just to relax somewhere (Sorry, just trying to be morally…
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Kom Ombo and Dendara
If ever Wes Anderson, master of visual storytelling, was to pick a temple in Egypt, Kom ombo would no doubt be the winner. Situated on a promontory on the banks of the Nile built to overlook the river, this Ptolemaic temple would pass the director’s knack for symmetry. It has two each of the traditional…
When in Aswan
‘Welcome to Alaska.’ At first I thought this greeting I heard from our boatman was a joke about the chilly temperature we were having that day. We were cruising the Nile on a felucca, it was around 11-13 °C and already I was anxious about making it through the overnight boat camping with just my…
Weekend Reading
Yep, still trying my very best to make this a weekly feature #thestruggleisreal but nevertheless, here’s my list of recommended readings for your weekend. Enjoy Book. New category over here but pretty much explains the slow posts lately. What with the recent Egypt trip, I’ve decided to inject some detective fiction book in my reading…
Guide to Visiting Egypt
When a friend learned that I was traveling in Egypt, his first reaction was, “Why?” Understanding that this question stems from a lot of unfamiliarity or a general concern, I suppressed my initial response. Most of my friends though would often talk about it being their dream/ must-see destination and I’m here to give that…
El Gouna
Merhaba! Welcome to my first Egypt travel entry on the blog. My friend Carol and I were having a hard time deciding where to go for our first trip together (see this post), but luckily we found a sweet spot in Egypt when Expat Explore threw us a very good coach tour deal last November….
The Phantom of the Opera
Arriving at Solaire’s theatre atleast half an hour early, I could already feel the excitement pulsing through me. Perhaps it’s the phantom’s spell working on me? (It’s a mystery never fully explained. Hehe) Or perhaps it’s the thrill of seeing a musical that’s set in my beloved city. Based on a French novel that’s also…
Weekend Reading
It’s the first weekend after being back from Egypt and it looks like I won’t be getting my much needed rest. The calendar is still full of activities as I have participated in a dog run and bought a theatre ticket this weekend. Don’t worry guys; I’m safekeeping all the things I learned and saw…
The Old World Charm of Prague
As I stare at the wooden relief that depicts the flight of the Winter King (Frederick of the Palatinate) inside the Prague Castle, the realization dawns on me on what makes this city special. This very scene that was carved around 1630 is not far from the bird’s eye view of the Old Town when…
Essential HK
From a geographic perspective, us Filipinos can always say, Hong Kong is always a good idea. A 1,200 km distance away means a 2-hr flight already transports you to a different world of iconic skylines, fascinating neighborhood and a glorious harbour. Visiting a few days before the Lunar New Year though could be quite busy…