Berlin is made up of different districts all with their own unique characteristics. We based ourselves in Friedrichshain in the east of the city, an…
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Part Two: Tangible Pasts and Rugged Frontiers
Picking up the path at the Roman Army Museum we were excited to be back on the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail after being blown away…
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Part One: Old Paths and New Passions
Once the furthest frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall marks the ancient and contested border between England and Scotland. The National Trail runs from…
Meroë: The Famous Pyramids of Sudan
Of all its archaeological sites Meroë is Sudan’s most famous. A collection of damaged but regal structures rise out of the empty desert as an…
El Kurru and Nuri’s Ancient Secrets
The sites of El Kurru and Nuri are of great historical significance yet are quite hard to find. It is worth persevering though as you…
Everyone loves Jebel Barkal
Loved by all, the small mountain of Jebel Barkal is Karima’s sacred landmark. Considered a holy place since ancient times the zenith is thought to…
Discovering Soleb Temple
Ancient Egypt’s spread into Nubia is often forgotten and little visited. The continuum of history down the Nile is worth seeking out to fully grasp…
The Unmissable Nubian Museum
If you are interested in understanding the history of the Nubian people, the importance of the Kingdom of Kush and its relationship with Ancient Egypt…
West Bank and the Valley of the Kings by bike
The Valley of the Kings is what makes the West Bank of Luxor famous however there is so much more to see here. It is…
Ancient Karnak
A place of pilgrimage for thousands of years, we started our own trip to Karnak by walking the 3km from the centre of Luxor along…