Day Trips from Aswan – Egypt
July 14, 2011 by Travel Guide Greg
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After exploring all that Aswan has to offer, it is time to enjoy day trips to nearby destinations and their fascinating attractions. There are gigantic temples to check out at Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu. A fascinating experience with the camels awaits at Darau Market. Sound & Lights Show is the main attraction at [...]
Backpacking Tips
July 10, 2011 by Travel Guide Greg
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Planning a backpacking trip? You are doing the right thing by researching and learning as much as you can on how to go about it. It is not like the movies when the protagonist wakes up one morning pumped up with inspired energy, grabs a backpack and hops on the earliest flight to Europe eager [...]
Planning A Green Honeymoon To Minimize Your Carbon Footprint
May 15, 2011 by Travel Guide Greg
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The honeymoon is an important part of your wedding: it’s the perfect time to experience something new with your partner, spending quality time together in your first days as husband and wife. However, there are a few ways in which you can do some green honeymoon planning to help minimize its environmental impact, without compromising [...]
Common Travel Mistakes To Avoid
May 31, 2010 by Travel Guide Greg
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Trips that end up in a mess are mostly due to preventable circumstances. In short, they are caused by human error and not by accident. You can give yourself better chances at pulling off an enjoyable and pleasant trip. All you have to do is to avoid committing common travel mistakes. In my experience as [...]
How To Deal With Luggage Malfunction
May 16, 2010 by Travel Guide Greg
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Your trusted old luggage will malfunction sooner or later. It’s just a matter of time. Pray that it doesn’t happen while you are lugging it on a busy street or a flight of stairs or while you’re on your way to take a flight. If your prayer goes unanswered and the unfortunate incident happens, take [...]
How To Create The Perfect Itinerary
May 11, 2010 by Travel Guide Greg
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Back in the day when I did not know any better, I relied heavily on the so-called experts to determine the must-see places and the must-do activities in the city or country I visited. Sure, I saw and experienced what any other tourist saw and experienced. But, I always end up feeling cheated of the [...]
Exploring The Many Faces Of Cairo
May 9, 2010 by Travel Guide Greg
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You don’t need a time capsule to step back in time that was Cairo’s past. Its beautifully preserved monuments dating back to thousands of years ago give visitors a glimpse of the ancient magnificence of the old Cairo. However, despite Cairo’s deeply rooted commitment to the preservation of its ancient heritage, it has seamlessly merged [...]
Your Travel Agent
April 13, 2010 by Travel Guide Greg
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You have to have a good conversation with your travel agent to start the trip planning process. We’re assuming that for simple trips, airline tickets, or hotels, you’ve been able to fend for yourself on the internet. But if you’re planning a complicated trip or a custom itinerary or special access to hard to get [...]
When is the Best Time to Take a Lake Tahoe Stay?
November 18, 2009 by 247 Travel Guides
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Brought to you by cheapest auto insurance quote. Although many people have heard the wondrous and captivating beauty of Lake Tahoe and many would still ask this age-old question, When is the best time to take a Tahoe Vacation? Lake Tahoe is nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with an elevation of a little [...]
Using ATMs When Traveling
April 21, 2009 by Travel Guide Greg
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All over the world cash machines — ATMs — have become more and more common. You should check the tourist information website for the country you’re going to visit to make sure you can use one there, but most often these cash machines will be the best way to change money. Make sure to check [...]
