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The southern part of Egypt has a number of stunning sights that make it worth traveling all night on a sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan. From there you can…

World War 2 has left deep scars on countless souls, lives and families. Not surprising that there are numerous World War 2 Museums around the world to tell the stories…

Discover vibrant Cairo with its fascinating neighborhoods such as Historic Cairo and its friendly inhabitants. Cairo is home to app. 26 million people, 4 million cars with 71K taxis and…

Along with many other people, Italy is a beloved holiday destination of mine. Rome, Florence, Venice… I bet you have them on your bucket list if you have not been…

Christian pilgrims have been visiting Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity for centuries as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Next to the bible, numerous popular Nativity plays and Christmas…

Jerusalem is probably one of the most well-known cities of the world. Everybody knows it from the news and perhaps the bible, but how is Jerusalem for real? Jerusalem’s Old…

Hiroshima and Miyajima both made a big impression on me, for completely different reasons. Actually I think their contrasts make a great combo. And located so close to each other!…

Looking for a city trip destination that does not cost you an arm and a leg? Go to Krakow in southeast Poland! I have been to Poland many times and…

Dubrovnik is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the south of Croatia. The city has a competitive history with Venice; over trading power some centuries ago, nowadays over who…