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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco

Travel Luver ·
Amazing! It looks like a movie set.
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco

Professorabe ·
As I said, quite a few films were shot here. Wikipedia has a list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...t_A%C3%AFt_Benhaddou Ouarzazate is the centre of Morocco's film industry. We actually visited one of the studios - but Ait-Ben-Haddou is far more interesting.
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Re: In Egypt: Up the Nile

Ron B. ·
Back in 1989, when TWA still existed, took their 14 day tour. I believe there were 35 of us. We started in Cairo - 4 days staying at Mena House opposite the pyramids A huge WOW! During our stay there we traveled to Sakkaha and Memphis. Boarded a bus that took us to Alexandria - 2 days staying at Montazah Sheraton. From there we took a train to Aswan (dirty dishes - everyone sick). In Aswan, we stayed on Elephantine Island's Loews Aswan Oberoi. Went to Temples of Philae and flew to Abu...
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Re: In Egypt: An Unlikely Story

DrFumblefinger ·
My guess would be that only about 0.00001% of travelers to Egypt would have a familiarity with that book, interesting though it seems. You may very well have been the first person ever who recognized Hamada from Mahoney's book. But a charming tale it is and one that turns a good trip into a memorable experience. I'm saddened to hear that your story has you returning to Luxor already. I've enjoyed your Nile journey.
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Re: Cruising down the Nile (part 2)

DrFumblefinger ·
I want to go on a Nile River cruise!!! Mac, if you were satisfied with them, would you mind sharing the company you used for this trip? A little on the logistics (where you meet, how long it was, etc). Appreciate that! Thanks for this series.
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Re: Cruising down the Nile (part 2)

IslandMan ·
Another great piece, Mac. Doing the Nile cruise is certainly a highlight. Just watching life pass by along the banks is fascinating.
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Re: Air and cruise lines: Out of parking space?

PortMoresby ·
Along with end to end as shown in the photo, ships could also park side to side & instantly expand capacity. In Egypt the cruise boats do just that every day as there are lots of cruises & little dock space at stops along the Nile. Passengers walk through adjacent boats' lobbies to get on & off. With no passengers, crew could certainly find a way.
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Re: The 'greatest Egyptologist in the world'

The Grey Traveller ·
For the first time in 25 plus years booked a package via Sonesta cruises down the Nile and he was our guide for just 3 of us. Abdul is very knowledgeable with excellent English. Several more posts can be found on at The Grey Traveller and an article about Sonesta . Always happy to answer questions if you have any more.
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city

DrFumblefinger ·
        There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although  Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ).   A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 21, 2014: Hadrian's Wall, England

Mac ·
1,450 miles from Rome was the limit of the mighty Roman Empire in 122 AD when the Roman Emperor Hadrian came to Britain and took the decision to build this massive stone wall in order to consolidate his rule and the geographical extent of his Empire....
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June 3, 2017: Father Nile, a long way from home

Paul Heymont ·
A puzzling pre-Christian sculpture outside a Naples church turns out to have a puzzling history as well.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Egypt: Spring cleaning at the Pyramids

Paul Heymont ·
Taking advantage of the lull in visitors, Egypt does a thorough cleaning of the area around the Pyramids.
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Egypt campaigns to rebuild tourism

Paul Heymont ·
Egypt is planning to invest millions in an advertising campaign to build tourism to 20 million visitors by 2020, more than double last year's 9.8 million. The peak was 14.7 million in 2010. The campaign will launch in August.   Egypt, long a...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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In Egypt: The Sudan

PortMoresby ·
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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In Egypt: Philae Island

PortMoresby ·
Arriving in Aswan, PortMoresby visits an island and its temple with an unusual history.
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PortMoresby In Egypt

PortMoresby ·
January 27, 2018: The Pyramids February 3, 2018: Islamic Cairo February 10, 2018: Three Houses February 17, 2018: The Egyptian Museum February 24, 2018: Around Luxor March 3, 2018: Luxor & Karnak March 10, 2018: Luxor West Bank March 17, 2018: Howard Carter's House March 24, 2018: Up the Nile March 31, 2018: Philae Island April 7, 2018: Around Aswan April 14, 2018: The Sudan April 21, 2018: On a Felucca April 28, 2018: An Unlikely Story May 5, 2018: Sleeping
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February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco

Professorabe ·
Professor Abe visits the picturesque town of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a very photogenic destination.
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In Egypt: Around Luxor

PortMoresby ·
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby enjoys leisurely days in the town as much, if not more, as those spent at its famous monuments.
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In Egypt: Luxor & Karnak

PortMoresby ·
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby visits Luxor Temple, very near her apartment, then 3 kilometers northward along the Nile, wanders within the Temples of Karnak.
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In Egypt: Howard Carter's House

PortMoresby ·
Last stop on a day spent across the Nile from Luxor, PortMoresby visits the house where Howard Carter lived while excavating Tutankhamun's Tomb.
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In Egypt: Up the Nile

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby leaves Luxor, takes to the river, sees riverside farms & temples along the way, learns a lesson and begins her wish list for next time.
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In Egypt: Around Aswan

PortMoresby ·
Making adjustments, as we sometimes must when we travel, PortMoresby finds a home in Aswan and indulges a favorite pastime, wandering in markets.
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In Egypt: Sleeping

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby ends her Egyptian adventure with thoughts on the wide variety of places she called home…in Cairo, in Luxor and in Aswan.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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From Corfe Castle to Kingston Lacy - Part 2

Mac ·
When we last met " Brave Dame Mary", (Lady Mary Banks) in 1645, she had just been rudely ejected from her "palatial" apartments in Corfe Castle by a troop of Parliamentarian "Roundhead" soldiers having been betrayed by the foul Colonel Pitman (boo,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 23, 2014: Bow Glacier Falls, Banff National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
  Thousands have trekked great distances to find the origin of the Nile River in Africa.  A few weeks ago I made a similar but much more modest quest, namely to find the origin of Alberta's Bow River.  The Bow is the dominant river in...
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Danube passes Rhine for river cruisers

Paul Heymont ·
River cruising continues to grow, not only in Europe, although Central and Western Europe account for about two-thirds of the industry.
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Kasbah Aït Benhaddou – A Chapter in Moroccan History

Marilyn Jones ·
Marilyn Jones takes us along on a visit to a fascinating piece of Moroccan history that's also a landmark of cinema history.
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Walk the Nile and Take Awhile

Travel Rob ·
Explorer Levinson Wood begins his try of walking the Nile this Sunday.Read about it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra...-along-the-Nile.html 
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The 'greatest Egyptologist in the world'

The Grey Traveller ·
The Grey Traveller's been on a recent trip down the Nile and found her experience immensely enhanced by the Egyptologist guide who led her group.
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Three Days in San Diego

Marilyn Jones ·
Three days in San Diego, visiting both the historic Old Town and especially the world-famous San Diego Zoo and its Safari Park.
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The call of the wild: Things to do and see in Uganda

Stephon Smith ·
Been itching to go on an adventure of late? Dreams of deep, dark woods and the call of the wild keeping you up at night? Cannot wait to pack up your bag and leave in search of the unknown? If your answer to at least two of those questions is a resounding yes, it is safe to assume that you have been chosen to live the African dream. Where mysteries come alive and the woods are filled with cooing of peculiar birds, such as the land of Uganda. Uganda Adventures and its stories are what novels...
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Lonely Planet: Where to go in 2019

Paul Heymont ·
The publisher's annual recommendations for next years travel are a mix of the usual and the unexpected.
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Reasons why you should visit Ethiopia

David Mason ·
Reasons why you should visit Ethiopia Ethiopia is a culturally and environmentally rich country that is considered one of the world’s biggest tourist draw. It has beautiful natural attractions, great people and exciting traditions that will help you learn more about the country, Africa and the world. It has been voted as the best destination around the world by the European Council on Tourism and trade twice because of its unique blend of a natural and human environment. Ethiopia is home to...
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Re: April 24, 2017. Abu Simbel, Egypt

Amateuremigrant ·
A definite must see for any traveller, especially to understand the vast historical range in the Nile valley
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan

Amateuremigrant ·
A better class of cockroach on board, too, doubtless 🤣🤣 we used a Glasgow built little old ferry boat with cabins added; it was rescued from Port Said I believe. The bugs didn't spoil anything though - they live there, after all. The teeth-gritter always came soon 'How deep is the Nile here, Bob ?' Er. . . er
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan

PortMoresby ·
In many things the old ways are sometimes better. When Europeans began (19th c.?) outfitting dahabiyas for leisurely Nile Cruises, they'd sink it first to clear out a variety of vermin. Too bad you didn't know that good old trick.
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan

Amateuremigrant ·
I read about that one - def a Victorian lady ¿a thousand miles up the nile? The odd highly colourful phrase in today's usage too ! 😆😱 BTW 'our' boat was a bit big to do that I guess, took 18-20 plus 6 crew, a jolly punt, though !
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Re: In Egypt: Luxor & Karnak

Professorabe ·
Like you, we were completely blown away by the temples and monuments along the Nile - to the extent that we booked an identical tour for the following year. The second time round we explored the more distant parts of the sites. We often found ourselves completely on our own.
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'Aggressive' crocodile roils Spanish waters

Paul Heymont ·
Authorities are hunting for an intruder in the Douro River.
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A Rambler in Naples

Paul Heymont ·
Even a few days in Naples leave a rambler with lots of random sights, and a desire to return for more.
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September 27, 2020: The Monasteries of Lake Tana, Ethiopia

Grand Escapades ·
Gilles shares photos of some of the ancient monasteries in Lake Tana, who are decorated with elaborate and interesting religious art.
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco

Sarah Marry ·
Great post about Morocco, one of the prettiest countries in North Africa!
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco

Professorabe ·
Thanks a lot for your kind comment. You are right - Morocco is an interesting country with lots of fabulous sights.
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Dreaming Around the World, Part II

PortMoresby ·
Seduced initially by the public faces of our destinations, it’s the private spaces that remain most vivid in PortMoresby’s memory.
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In Egypt: An Unlikely Story

PortMoresby ·
Coincidence, or fate? PortMoresby finds herself on a journey into an improbable, but true, traveler’s tale.
 
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