Aug 7, 2026
Six Ways Egypt Left Its Mark on Ancient Greece By Laura Ranieri Roy They often say “it all began in Egypt. Amen to that. Or should I say Amun! I concur – There are so many traditions, ideas, architectural firsts, engineering marvels, breakthroughs in science,...
Apr 9, 2026
Storms, Secrets, and Splendour: from Alexandria to Abu Simbel! By Laura Ranieri Roy I just returned from an epic journey across Egypt — the full sweep of the country, from north to south, over more than 15 days. Not just me, I should say. I led a group of 16 intrepid...
Dec 2, 2025
Highlights and personal moments from our 2025 small-group journey By Laura Ranieri Roy This past October-November, with a group of 12 intrepid travellers, we truly did it all. Was it life-changing? Yes, I think for some it was! At times it was exhausting… but it was...
Mar 18, 2024
Fond remembrances, a February 2024 Pyramids Temples Alive Egypt Tour Recap – and a Few of My Favourite Things! by Laura Ranieri Roy Call me obsessed, addicted, stark raving mad – I have travelled to Egypt 16 times – or is it 17 now? I can’t stop. Though ancient, Egypt...
Oct 27, 2023
By Laura Ranieri Roy (All photos except one noted. c. Laura Ranieri Roy) It was ten years ago last February that I escaped wintry Toronto and flew to Egypt – to lend an ‘amateur’ hand to the new excavation and restoration project at Akhenaten’s...
