When I travelled to Sri Lanka I had never heard of Polonnaruwa. But I am so glad that I did some research before hand (from reading blogs like this one!) and added it to my tour around Sri Lanka with a baby. Polonnaruwa really is a Sri Lankan gem and it should certainly not be […]
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Visiting Deir el Bahari: A complete guide
While your mind may automatically conjure images of pyramids and a long winding river, there is so much more to Egypt – especially when it comes to archaeology and history. There is so much to see and explore aside from the most famous sights, and Deir el Bahari is one of them. Here’s your complete […]
Visiting the Temple of Edfu: A complete guide
Egypt is a history lover’s dream. There is so much to see, so many stories to be told, and the Temple of Edfu is just one of them. This was the first stop of our Nile cruise and it got our Egypt trip off to a GREAT start! There is so much to see and […]
Visiting Hatshepsut Temple: A complete guide
If you’re travelling to Egypt, you likely have a list as long as your arm of the sites you want to see. Whether Hatshepsut Temple is already on that list or not, here’s a complete guide to visiting. What is Hatshepsut Temple Located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the […]
Visiting the Colossi of Memnon: A complete guide
Egypt is home to hundreds of ancient monuments, and the Colossi of Memnon are high on the list of things to see. We visited on our travels through Egypt and it is a stop that should be added to any Egypt travel itinerary! Here’s your complete guide to visiting the Colossi of Memnon! What are […]
Calakmul: Tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably planning – or at least thinking of – visiting Calakmul. It’s no mean feat, and a big trip to plan so without further ado, here are some top tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins… What is Calakmul? First of all, what is Calakmul? In short Calakmul, […]