Varanasi is fantastically touristy. It is an epitome of the real "exotic" India and though most beautiful things came at a price, they are really worth it. Bein...
The great Hindu city of Varanasi has also been known by the names of Benaras and Kashi. The city, irrespective of whichever name you call it by, left me mesmeri...
Some experiences are unforgettable and they leave impressions of a lifetime. Varanasi will forever remain one of those experiences for me. The quote, "Travel-it...
The colours of the Sinai are harsh. They are stony, immobile, and seemingly too arid to support any life. All around you are only granite rock faces in tawny hu...
Would you believe me if I told you that it snows in Egypt in winter? Most probably not. The truth, however, is that it does snow in winter in St. Katherine and ...
In my last two posts, I have sung praises of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. By this, I mean the southern part of the peninsula, because the north still remains closed...
The White Desert is justifiably one of the most well-known desert destinations in Egypt. The unearthly beauty of the wind-carved rock formations is unparalleled...
Upon moving onward from Bahariya Oasis, you can see a noticeable change in the colour of the surrounding desert. This change starts approximately 50km south of ...
Unlike its neighbour the surreal White Desert, the Black Desert is more sedate. Stark in golden yellow sand topped with volcanic glistening black pebbles, the B...
I woke up shivering and looked around with bleary eyes. It had been a rough night. Sand had crept into every crevice and even the insides of my ears were filled...
