My first destinations in Kyrgyzstan were in the far north and included the largest lake in the country. Click here to read about this difficult yet interesting first two days of the trip.
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Category Archives: International
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan
This is my first Kyrgyzstan post. Click here to read about my entry into the country.
Western Cantabria
At long last I visited Cantabria, the 17th and final autonomous community. Click here to read about my perfect day trip to this gem of northern Spain.
The Basque Country: From San Sebastian to Bilbao
I spent 3 days touring the unique region of Spain inhabited by the Basque people. Click here to read about my 3 day road trip to some of Spain´s most iconic cities.
Cairo Part 3: Islamic and Coptic Cairo
Cairo is not just the Pyramids. It also is an important city for both Muslims and Coptic Christians. Click here to read about my two days visiting some of Cairo´s historic mosques, churches and markets.
Cairo Part 2: The Pyramids
At long last, it was time to visit Egypt´s star attraction. Click here to read about my day tour to Saqqara, Dashur, and Giza.
Luxor
I visited Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt and home to the country’s most impressive sights. Click here to read about my time in this interesting but difficult city.
Upper Egypt: Kom Ombo and Edfu
I drove between Aswan and Luxor and stopped at two interesting temples on the way. Click here to read about the journey.
Egyptian Nubia: Aswan and Abu Simbel
I ventured to the extreme south of Egypt where I visited Egypt´s greatest temple and a key historic city along the Nile. Click here to read about my time in Egyptian Nubia.
Cairo Part 1: New Cairo
I visited Cairo at both the beginning and end of my Egypt trip. This post covers the beginning where I visited the incredible $55 billion construction project taking place on the city´s outskirts. To read about the modern Cairo tourists don´t see, click here.
