Cairo to Luxor

I glanced up from my book and I was looking down the muzzle of an assault rifle.

Countdown for Luxor

A wave of relief spread over my body. 73 Egyptian pounds (about $13) produced my ticket for the night train out of this city. Many will say that I did not give Cairo a chance, but it is just not what I am looking for. 3 days here in the crowded and polluted downtown area [...]

Pyramids of Giza

They say that when you are about to die your whole life flashes before your eyes. However, over the last 10 years of adventure, every time I knew for sure that I was finished, I had a different experience. One single important event from the past would pop into my head clear and bright, and [...]

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