Last weekend Wayne and I went to Khan El Khalili, the famous bazaar in central Cairo. If you haven't heard of it, imagine a large flee market made up of little shops that line the narrow, maze-like alleys between old buildings from another era. It's really something.We went with friends of ours and their 9 year old daughter, Jess. Because we went fairly early in the day, many shops were still closed and the bazaar was fairly quiet. Sometimes we would walk a small alley and there would be nothing open. As you walk down these alleys, it feels almost eerie.
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Everyday it seems we learn something new about this hot (except in winter) and strange land, and some of it simply boggles our minds! Egypt has been getting a really bad rep in the news and media, and it is so easy to have a small, shallow perspective of what kind of a place Egypt really is. Here are 10 quirky and unique things we've learned about Egypt.
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Winter in Russia is not for the faint of heart...or the under-dressed. While we spent about 4 days in Moscow, we did not get to see quite as much as we wanted due to our bodies being totally unprepared for the weather. But, we still saw some absolutely stunning architecture and symbolic monuments. Russia definitely filled up my memory card! Here is what we were able to do during our cold, but really neat stay in Moscow:
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March to early May is one of the best seasons to visit Europe. The summer swell of tourists hasn't arrived yet, the weather is not unbearably hot, and you can max out on accessories! I'm talking scarves, sunglasses and hats galore!
What makes picking and packing outfits for Europe so nice is that no matter how many countries you are visiting, in general the whole continent has similar weather and temperature averages. Here are some ideas and key things to keep in mind as you pack up for a trip in the Springtime.
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Today I tell you about our last stop in Germany, the capital city, and how we spent our precious 48 hours in Berlin.
Between Munich and Berlin, we spent time with family and friends for Christmas in a small town about an hour away from Cologne. It was very relaxing and by far our laziest days of the trip!
One of our most active days, however, was our first day in Berlin. We arrived in Berlin late at night, which meant that we would wake up with two full days to explore the city.
Between Munich and Berlin, we spent time with family and friends for Christmas in a small town about an hour away from Cologne. It was very relaxing and by far our laziest days of the trip!
One of our most active days, however, was our first day in Berlin. We arrived in Berlin late at night, which meant that we would wake up with two full days to explore the city.
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Sometimes dubbed the "Cinderella castle" due to the renown fact that Walt Disney used it's architectural style to inspire the castle seen in the Cinderella animation film, the Neuschwanstein Castle is a beautiful and popular destination.
It is located in the small town of Fussen, which is about 2 hours by train from Munich. Most people choose to visit the castle as a day trip from Munich, but you can also stay in Fussen itself. To make the best of your trip there, here are 10 things you should know when you plan your visit to this late 19th century castle.
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