Cairo (Part 1) – Memphis, Saqqara & The Great Pyramids
Our journey from Alexandria to Cairo necessitated another early start, this time to get to the capital before the traffic hit the highway. It felt like we had been in Continue Reading →
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
On our arrival at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis our immediate attention was diverted from the towering accommodation on the banks of the Nile to trying to sort sudden Egypt Air Continue Reading →
Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria conjures romantic notions of the Ancient seaport of an Egypt ruled by Cleopatra, where the powerful nation did business with the rest of the Mediterranean and the world. While Continue Reading →
Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza
The Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza was not an obvious choice for the famous seaside resort town that Egyptians flock to each season. It is not on the coast and is, Continue Reading →
Etihad Business Class A380
Travelling business class on Etihad Airways is a blissful experience. The phone call confirming our chauffeur transfer to the airport the day before flying made us do a happy dance. Continue Reading →
Nara, Japan
Setting out for Nara in the morning, we could feel the effects of the exertions of the hill climb at the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine from the day before – especially Continue Reading →
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is on the must visit list for those travelling to Japan, especially when in cherry blossom season. Our travel time, however, was July, but we still found it to Continue Reading →
ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto
Finding our way out of busy Kyoto train station was swift and problem-free, and we were soon aboard the complimentary shuttle bus to the ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto. The driver, Continue Reading →
Kanazawa, Japan
Takayama to Kanazawa After savouring our traditional Japanese breakfast at our cute little ryokan in Takayama, we walked the conveniently short distance to the station and waited in the air Continue Reading →
ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky, Kanazawa
Our visit to Kanazawa provided us with our first Holiday Inn experience, and first impressions were extremely positive. The ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky appeared to be breaking stereotypes from Continue Reading →