An hour flight from Istanbul and another hour from the airport Pamukkale is an old Byzantine ruin mostly known for its natural hot springs and the pure white limestone pools it creates. This UNESCO World Heritage site is worth the trip if only to be able to see the springs and the landscape it creates … More Pamukkale
Taksim Square is probably the main focal point for most tourists to start their adventure. It’s a massive square that’s centrally located and has a bunch of eateries surrounding the square. There’s also a major Metro station where you can take the Metro or the bus from the bus terminal. Because of the major concentration … More Taksim Square Eateries and Scams
As I was traveling to Istanbul, I oddly couldn’t find any award space on Turkish Airlines for the direct flight and the Lufthansa flight from San Diego to Munich wasn’t available either. Thus, I took the Lufthansa flight from LAX to Munich on my way to Istanbul. Lufthansa gets all the things right when it … More Llufthansa business class from LAX to MUC – Review
Located a few blocks from Union Square, this hotel hits all the spots in terms of location. However, due to the current Covid climate, it was impossible to get a feel for how the hotel would operate under normal circumstances. Either due to San Francisco ordinances requiring vaccination proof in eateries or areas where people … More Marriott Marquis San Francisco – Review
Greece is one of the earliest countries that opened to US travellers. It’s made it incredibly stress free and easy for anyone who has been vacinated to arrive. With just your proof of vaccination, you will be allowed into the country. However, be aware that upon arrival you will more than likely be tested and … More Travelling to Greece During Covid
A culturally historic and fascinating country, Egypt should be on everyone’s bucket list to visit. The historic sites are obvious. So are the countless artifacts that have been unearthed. But the people. Well, as kind and welcoming as any in the world. Seriously, if you get a chance to befriend an Egyptian, you’ll have a … More Egypt – A Quick Glance
The East Bank is probably where your hotel is going to be located. It’s on the east side of the Nile (of course) and it’s where the airport and the city of Luxor are situated. This side is also where a lot of the boats are docked for those taking a Nile cruise. The East … More Luxor – East Bank
This might sound weird, but if there is one place I think you should visit in Egypt, I’d say it’s Abu Simbel. The location is small, it’s difficult to get to, and you may not have the time. All are valid arguments. The only thing I can say as a counter is to say that … More Abu Simbel – UNESCO World Heritage Site
As one of the newest properties to open in Cairo (officially opened in Jan 2021), the St. Regis Cairo really sets the standard for service and excellence with a price tag to match. Depending on your definition of convenient, it could be a great location or a bit far from the action. However, you can’t … More St. Regis Cairo – Review
Applying for an E Visa is normally not something I worry about too much when I travel especially when I know getting a visa on arrival is simple. However, these are no longer normal times. Since global travel has started to open up, there are more regulations and requirements to be aware of before you … More How to get an E-Visa for Egypt
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