Egypt was a milestone for me in many ways. It was the 10th country that I have explored and my first time in the continent of Africa.

Egypt was a milestone for me in many ways. It was the 10th country that I have explored and my first time in the continent of Africa.
For those wanting something a little more off the beaten track there is Dahab – a place that makes you feel after a week like you’ve been away for a month.
On most Egyptian tours, the long overnight train journey from Cairo down the Nile to Luxor or Aswan is unavoidable. This journey can be taken in two ways…
I reach Dahab in the early afternoon after an eight-hour road journey from Cairo. Although the route goes through bumpy terrain and involves a lot of winding roads, it’s a surprisingly pleasant experience.