You finally spend a family holiday in Egypt with its beaches, deserts, museums and oases. Now you want to find something that captures your memories of this chaotic but beautiful country. Of course, you could always buy the stuff tourists typically pick up like fridge magnets, paperweights or T-shirts. However, if you really want to […]
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Exploring the Fossils of the Fayoum Oasis
Thought Egypt only has 5,000-year-old pyramids? Think again! Fayoum is a city in Egypt built around one of the oases in the Western Desert. It has some of the oldest marine fossils in the world, beautiful sand dunes, and a thriving pottery community. I have been dying to go to Fayoum after seeing countless photos […]