No trip to Egypt is truly complete without venturing south to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel. While Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan often steal the spotlight in a classic Egypt itinerary, this remote treasure near the Sudanese border is the place where Ancient Egypt’s grandeur is felt most intensely. Whether you’re planning a first-time journey through the country or returning to explore it more deeply, Abu Simbel deserves a dedicated spot on your route. How to Get to Abu Simbel Reaching Abu Simbel requires a bit of planning due to […]

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Art D’Égypte by Culturvator Announces the Fifth Edition of “Forever Is Now” at the Pyramids of Giza A Global Dialogue Between Heritage & Contemporary Art Returns November 11 to December 6, 2025 (Cairo, Egypt – 10/29) – Art D’Égypte by Culturvator proudly announces the fifth edition of Forever Is Now, the world-renowned contemporary art exhibition returning to the Pyramids of Giza from November 11 to December 6, 2025. Held under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministries of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities, and Foreign Affairs, Experience Egypt, and UNESCO, this milestone […]

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Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) – The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into hosteling business. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, my early interest was all about football, […]

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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Often referred as the ‘White Pearl of the Gulf’, the Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and largest in the country. The structure was planned and executed by the first President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for more than three decades. Because of his […]

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My trip to Aswan, Egypt to see the ancient Temple of Isis at Philae was a good reminder to always look on the positive side, even when you feel like you are being taken advantage of by locals. The temple itself is magnificent and dramatically situated on an island in the middle of a lake. Because the vast majority of visitors to Aswan go as part of an organized and guided tour, there is scant information available for the independent, go-it-alone traveler. I could only find some outdated discussion forums […]

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In order to fully explore Cairo, you’re going to have to move from one location to another at some point. Don’t be overwhelmed! The city offers several different transportation options, all of which are part of the joy and challenges of traveling in Egypt. Not sure which is best for you? The list below covers their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to use them. Taxi With taxis, it’s all about confidence. Taxi drivers are notorious for trying to squeeze extra money out of you. Don’t be scared off […]

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The sea, the sea! That was my miraculous view for at least four Galilean days staying in a hotel on the outskirts of the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel. That was the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias or Buhayrat Tabriya in Arabic or Yam Kinneret in Hebrew. This is the sea of abounding stories; biblical, archaeological, economic, political and of personal testimonies. One Night I was awakened by a dream. I was swimming in the sea’s deep silence and terror. I was all struggling, in that dark bottomless blackness […]

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Leisure travel and tourism news from the Bold North Minneapolis – Fall colors and football are leading the way as Minneapolis runs head-first into autumn with plenty of arts, active living and tasty spots that show off the city’s diverse offerings from its downtown core to its neighborhoods. This Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up offers highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis this season. Minneapolis Institute of Art and ‘Egypt’s Sunken Cities’ “Egypt’s Sunken Cities” showcases antiquities from one of the greatest finds in the history of underwater archaeology. Over 200 […]

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An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting – world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an extremely affordable way for travelers to see the world. The service […]

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Ever since I’ve heard someone refer to Cambodia as the Kingdom of Wonder, visiting this country – and experiencing its beauty firsthand – was pretty high on my bucket list. If you’re anything like me, and you’re looking for a perfect combination of the old and the new, I promise Cambodia will leave you in awe. So, let’s take a look at the top five places to visit in Cambodia. Discovering The Hidden Wonders: Top 5 Places To Visit In Cambodia With nothing more than my standard backpacking equipment, and […]

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For globetrotting enthusiasts, United Arab Emirates is perhaps the current trending hotspot for jet setting tourists with Dubai leading the way. The Arabs have brilliantly transformed this barren desert into a work of art showcased by the mesmerizing sky-scrapers and stunning malls. For people who love city life, UAE, and Dubai, in particular, are bucket-list destinations. And part of the attraction is the weather – with warm temperatures and sunshine nearly every day. Witnessing the infrastructure and sheer number of buildings in UAE today, it’s hard to believe that this […]

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The television series “Victoria” about the younger years of England’s Queen Victoria is in its second season with more turmoil below stairs at Buckingham Palace and a new child upstairs for Victoria and Albert. The historic love story between the young queen of England and her German noble husband continues. This season also brings the Saxe-Coburgs into more focus with the death of Albert’s father and his return home to Coburg for a funeral.   Much is made of Albert’s uncle King Leopold’s desire to marry his family into the […]

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The taproot of the tree of civilization, Iran. While the USA is an entity less than a quarter a millennium young, Iran’s recorded history bows back 5000 years. At its height, about 500 B.C., Persia controlled more than 2.9 million square miles of land spanning three continents, east into India, south to Egypt, westward to Greece. It reigned over roughly 44% of the world’s population, making it the largest world power ever by population percentage. Yet, the ebb and flow of time saw the region conquered by Alexander the Great […]

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Chicago is a big city, but there’s no need to spend big bucks to have a great vacation. This vibrant Midwestern city is a cultural center with over 60 museums, towering buildings, innovative parks brimming with public art and a 26-mile lakefront filled with recreational possibilities. Some attractions won’t cost you a single cent but for those that do charge admission, CityPASS offers a money-saving, time saving booklet that visitors on a budget won’t want to pass up.   BEST FREE ATTRACTIONS Millennium Park may well be America’s finest city […]

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A book for cycling enthusiasts, a book for recreational riders and a book to inspire those to travel and combine the trip with some time on a bike. This book highlights some of the world’s great rides from the seat of a bicycle – with first hand written experiences covering rides from Africa to Asia and points in between. We have been biking most of our life – and in urban settings often are able to take advantage of bike sharing programs. Bicycling is a great way to explore a […]

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