Abu Simbel
After landing in Aswan, settling in at the iconic Legend Old Cataract Hotel and strolling through mesmerizing Sharia el Souk, I set out to discover Abu Simbel...
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Al-Babinshal: A Desert Hideaway (Part 2)
The ultimate desert hideaway for a taste of traditional Siwan slow-paced oasis life...
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Chiang Mai’s Tha Pae Road
When in Chiang Mai (and if in a shopping mood) strolling along Tha Pae Road is a must...
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Al-Babinshal: A Desert Hideaway (Part 1)
Al-Babinshal gets my vote for the most authentic hideaway in Siwa Oasis. It offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience and its location takes the cake...
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Shali Ghadi
This enigmatic architectural marvel was built centuries ago on natural rock ...
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Adrère Amellal (Part 2)
This spectacular eco-lodge is a massive compound set amid awe-inspiring scenery: rolling sand dunes, the peaceful shores of lake Siwa...
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Adrère Amellal (Part 1)
Adrère Amellal is the epitome of monastic luxury. This eco-chic desert lodge is a marvel of neo-traditional architecture and offers a true taste of what serene desert life was like hundreds of years ago...
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Salt of the Earth
If I had to pick my favorite place in the whole wide world for a body & soul digital detox, it would have to be Siwa Oasis. This hidden gem is home to hundreds of natural springs, four spectacular salt lakes and out-of-this-world natural salt mines...
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