May 4, 2026
By Laura Ranieri Roy Open the news channels, click into the world headlines, and you may be saying forget the Middle East for a while. The truth is—while the world is an uncertain place—countries like Egypt, Jordan and Turkey remain some of the safest places you can...
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...
Nov 11, 2025
By Laura Ranieri Roy Four days after Egypt’s grand opening celebrations — when President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed dignitaries from around the world to witness the unveiling of his country’s new crown jewel — I found myself once again inside the Grand Egyptian...
Apr 29, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Egypt — or returning to dive deeper into its treasures — there has never been a better time. After years of careful restoration, major new openings, and a focus on improving the traveler experience, Egypt today is a blend of ancient... 
