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 […]
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Visiting Luxor Temple: A complete guide
High on the list of things to see and do in Egypt is the Luxor Temple. In fact, Luxor Temple was one of my favourites temples in all of Egypt! The city of Luxor itself is often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum, and with so many monuments and artefacts it’s easy to […]
A guide to visiting Boulders Beach (and to see lots of penguins!)
Boulders Beach is a beach in Cape Town, South Africa. Every year tourists flock there to get close to African Penguins. Read on to find out everything you need to know about visit Boulders Beach, and how to see lots of penguins! Why visit Boulders Beach penguins? Boulders Beach is the only place in the […]
What is a babymoon? Everything you need to know about babymoon tourism
Babymoons are pretty trendy at the moment. Kim Kardashian went to Paris, Kate Middleton went to the island of Mustique- all the celebrities are doing it. But what is a babymoon? Babymoon tourism has grown rapidly in recent years, so much so that it has become a right of passage in many respects. A popular type of tourism, […]
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, […]
Top tips for completing your PhD when you have kids (from the PhD parent community)
Completing your PhD when you have kids can most certainly be a challenge BUT it is not impossible! There are plenty of PhD parents amongst the research community. Yes, it may be difficult to manage your time sometimes. Yes, you will probably be VERY busy. But also- yes- it can be done! Fortunately I completed […]