For the Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt, looting of their tombs by grave robbers was a big problem.
Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, Luxor
When it comes to photo opportunities, the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens has to be the worst.
Avenue of the Sphinx and Luxor Temple, Luxor
The path was originally lined with more than a thousand Sphinx, many of which laid in ruins underneath the city of Luxor as time built over the historical site.
Karnak Temple, Luxor
The really impressive facts about the temple are not immediately obvious when you walk around it on your own.
Classic Egypt – a trip up the Nile
What makes Egypt the trip of a lifetime, is the stories of history and culture you will gain of a nation that’s almost inconceivably old.
Slowing down in The Hague
The canal courses through the city where the buildings are old and imposing. At the very heart, cycling is the only way to travel – it’s faster than being a pedestrian and the terrain is almost completely flat.