Tag Archives: History

Luxor Temple Complex in Egypt

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

The Luxor Temple Complex is certainly a highlight of any trip to Luxor, Egypt. Although, not as large as the Karnak Temple Complex, it is still quite impressive. One can only imagine what it must have been like 3000 years … Continue reading →

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The Palace of Versailles

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

The Palace of Versailles is fascinating not only for its opulent, over-the-top decorations, but also for its truly interesting history. We visited during autumn, so the gardens weren’t in bloom, but they were still beautiful. There are several different sites … Continue reading →

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Kanchipuram, India

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

One of the most memorable day trips that we took during our time in Chennai, India was visiting the city of Kanchipuram.  We were told that Kanchipuram was the place in the state of Tamil Nadu to buy silk, so … Continue reading →

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Temple of Kom Ombo Outside of Aswan, Egypt

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

On the evening of our last full day of our cruise down the Nile River, we visited the Temple of Kom Ombo. Although it was not the largest of temple complexes that we saw during our time in Egypt, it … Continue reading →

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Top Things to Do in Athens, Greece

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Athens is certainly one of the most historic cities in the world and there is plenty to see if you decide to travel there. It is probably true that no matter where you dig in the city, there is a … Continue reading →

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Step Pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an ancient pyramid in the Saqqara Necropolis. It is located about an hour outside of Cairo and we toured it as part of trip to the Giza plateau. Although most people associate … Continue reading →

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Top Things to See in Prague, Czech Republic

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

One of our favorite cities in Europe is Prague in the Czech Republic. With its medieval charm, you could spend hours wandering the streets of old town or the lesser quarter with the castle complex. There are many wonderful sights … Continue reading →

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Historic Heidelberg Castle

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Heidelberg is a very  popular place to visit in Germany and it is certainly a wonderful city with a charming, historic feel. Clearly it is a popular tourist destination and top among the sites to visit is the castle that … Continue reading →

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Ancient Granite Quarry in Aswan, Egypt

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

One of the first things we visited when we arrived in Aswan was the northern quarry, which contains an unfinished obelisk. Most of the granite that was used in ancient Egypt was mined from the quarries of Aswan and carried … Continue reading →

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Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

There are so many fascinating sights to see when visiting Luxor, Egypt that you could easily spend a week or more in the area. Although the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple are absolute must-see’s, the Mortuary Temple of … Continue reading →

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