After our whirlwind introduction to Egypt in We Saw Everything in Cairo, But Barely Experienced Cairo, we boarded the overnight train to Luxor hoping for a slower pace. What we found was one of the most memorable parts of the trip—although looking back, it’s also the place I wish we’d given ourselves more time to…
We landed in Cairo surprisingly rested and eager to start. We had a layover in Rome that helped break up the long journey, a few hours to stretch, have breakfast in the lounge, and reset before the final leg into Egypt. By the time we arrived, we were ready to actually get into the trip….
Some Trips Feel Harder to Start Some trips feel harder to bring to life than others, and I think even for experienced travelers, that feeling never fully goes away. For me, Europe—especially cities like London or Paris—has become relatively easy to plan. Even parts of Central and South America now fall into that category after…
From the historic city walls to the colorful streets and local markets, Cartagena blended history, Caribbean culture, and vibrant neighborhoods into the perfect final stop of my South America journey. Previously, I shared my day exploring El Peñón and Guatapé, including an unforgettable helicopter ride over the reservoir. This time, we’re trading mountains for the…
Colombia may have been my final stop in South America, but Ecuador ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the journey. Before reading about Medellín, take a look at Where to Go in Ecuador: The Best Regions for Your Trip. I’m always excited for every country I get to visit, but I think…