We got off of the Go Bus in “downtown” Hurghada, did a rough negotiation for a cab (first guy wanted 100 LE each, we found a guy for 30 LE total), and now we’re at an all-inclusive resort in Egypt.
I know, not what you would expect.
Tag: Africa
40 for 40: Day 7 – Elephantine Island, Egypt
If you’re obviously not from here, you have a good chance of getting offered something, from a felucca to a horse ride to, today, hashish (which got an immediate no in the shortest of terms).
Morocco to Madrd: Wrap Up & Highlights
On our last night in Madrid, while we were enjoying some amazing Iberian ham, I mentioned something to Daina that … More
Morocco to Madrid 16: Tangier to Malaga
TRANSIT DAY!!! And holey moley it was an exhausting one! Once we get to Madrid, we’ve got an apartment, with … More
Morocco to Madrid 15: Tangier
With Europe being visible across the Strait of Gibraltar, it’s not at all. Surprising that Tangier feels a little bit European … More
Morocco to Madrid 14: Asilah
LAST ROAD TRIP!!! Hamza the Hyundai was going back to Marrakesh this afternoon, so we figured we’d squeeze more stop … More
Morocco to Madrid 13: Chefchaouen
There are probably a billion words to describe Chefchaouen, but the one I keep coming back to is “pretty.” This … More
Morocco to Madrid 12: Moulay Idriss and Volubilis
ROAD TRIP!!! Hamza the Hyundai was right where we left him this morning, as our first experience with prepaying for … More
Morocco to Madrid 11: Meknes
So, before getting to our next city, I feel I can sum up our old city in a pretty simple … More
Morocco to Madrid 10: Fes
So Fes continues to overwhelm, though in a different way than yesterday. We decided to go with an official guide … More
Morocco to Madrid 9: Erg Chebbi to Fes
ROAD TRIP!!! Today was the longest day on the road, with about seven hours of driving from the desert to … More
Morocco to Madrid 8.1: Erg Chebbi Sunset
So I started writing this entry a bit before we left for the trip, and I’m leaving the unedited version … More
Morocco to Madrid 8: Erg Chebbi Sunrise
So I’m trying to write this while my brain is somewhat fresh. We’ve been up since four this morning, after … More
Morocco to Madrid 7: Todra Gorge
So I’m currently writing this entry next to a pool, in the middle of a desert, next to the biggest … More
Morocco to Madrid 6: Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Dades Gorge
ROAD TRIP!!! I just like saying that. To say today was car-intensive would be a massive understatement. In fact, without … More
Morocco to Madrid 5: Marrakesh to Ouarzazate with Ait Ben Haddou
ROAD TRIP!!! So long-time readers may have noticed that, when we’re moving from one place to another, I usually dub … More
Morocco to Madrid 4: Marrakesh, Museum and Majorelle
So apparently everything in Marrakesh is closed except for the tannery. It’s a pretty common scam in a few countries … More
Morocco to Madrid 3: Marrakesh Medina
Currently sipping a beer at a relatively hidden restaurant called Le Jardin after what has been one heck of a … More
Morocco to Madrid 2: Casablanca to Marrakesh
Crashed HARD last night after what was just about 36 hours with no sleep. Well worth it for the wake … More
Morocco to Madrid 1: Casablanca
So, necessary correction from my last post. It wasn’t “Premium Economy”, it was just “Rouge Premium”, so yes, it was … More
Retro – Tunisa: Monastir, Sousse and Port El-Kantaoui
Last day! Time to hit the beaches! In ten degree weather. With high winds. So, time to hit the beach … More
Retro – Tunisia: Kairouan & Sufetula
This was the crazy day where the Tunisia trip took the number one spot in the places I’ve been. But … More
Retro – Tunisia: Dougga
For the first time in a few days, I’ll actually be returning to the same bed I slept in the … More
Retro – Tunisia: El Jem
Enlightening is the first word that comes to mind when I think about today. It’s also the right one. And … More
Retro – Tunisia: Matmata and Toujane
So today is the “Original Trilogy” day. Matmata is the home to Hotel Sidi Driss, which was used as the … More
Retro – Tunisia: Tunis to Tataouine to Gabes
This is a meaty post. If you’re a sci-fi fan, you know all about Tataouine. Or, as it is more … More
Retro – Tunisia: Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
Woke up earlier than I wanted to today but managed to find the bus station early so I could buy … More
Retro – Tunisia: Tunis
My trip to Tunisia took place during March Break of 2009, WAY before the Arab Spring, when Ben Ali was … More
Retro Bitstrips: Mount Roberts, Alaska and Sufetula, Tunisia
Yup, getting too in to Bitstrips. Definitely need to take a break from it over the next little while, but … More
