One of the biggest religious complexes in the world, Karnak Temple is spectacular by day or night. A Visit to Karnak In my last post, I began to share with you the activities the Urban Geographer and I undertook on the last day of our tour in Egypt. I say last day of the tour, […]
You could easily spend a week at the Valley of the Kings to see everything. But getting a taste of it, and the surrounding monuments, in a morning, is still a very special experience. Another Childhood Dream Fulfilled Now, when I wanted to be an archaeologist as a child, I think it was Howard Carter-style […]
Silver linings abound, as a weekend in Paris means I miss some of Open House London, but get to experience les Journées européennes du patrimoine instead! The Unexpected Pleasure of les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine I wrote in my post about this year’s Open House festival that I hadn’t seen as much as usual. This […]
Tailwind Physical Theatre get into all the messy corners of the mind in the aftermath of losing a loved one in G R I E F C A S E at the Hope Theatre. G R I E F C A S E When a loved one dies, and particularly when it’s sudden, how do […]
Perhaps my favourite temple during my trip to Egypt, the well-preserved colours of the Temple of Khnum at Esna make it a magical place. A Final Stop on our Nile Cruise Esna was the final stop we made during our Nile cruise. I have to admit that, as with Philae, I wasn’t expecting too much […]
The first archaeological stop of our Nile cruise is at Kom Ombo, location of an unusual temple with a dual dedication, a crocodile museum, and a depiction of the mysterious Imhotep. A Visit to Kom Ombo Temple In my last post, I talked about the experience of a Nile cruise as part of a one […]
A boat trip from Aswan to Luxor was a highlight of our trip to Egypt. In this post I’ll cover the different options for Nile cruises, as well as what to expect on and off the water. Cruising on the Nile – Which Experience is Right for You? One of my favourite parts of our […]
An early morning trip to the Philae Temple complex near Aswan is a real treat, from the first boat ride to the last known Ancient Egyptian heiroglyph. A Journey to Philae In my last post, I described how the itinerary on our tour of Egypt required a choice early on. To explore Aswan, including Philae, […]
As part of our Egyptian adventure we travel all the way South to Abu Simbel, home to the temples famously rescued from Lake Nasser. A Mammoth Excursion – Would It Be Worth It? So far in Egypt, I’ve posted about places in Cairo and Giza. Egyptian museums old and new, Islamic Cairo, and of course […]
A smaller batch of Open House visits than usual is a good opportunity to focus on spaces closer to home. Open House London 2026 In hindsight, I don’t think I’ll ever have another Open House haul like I had in 2024. If you’re a long-time reader, you might remember that I took a week off […]
