BACKPACKING EGYPT 2019

                       BACKPACKING EGYPT

"Getting the opportunity to travel the world or even just few sections of our country during our college life is a great experience." It does not only allow one to see the world but helps to form a better understanding of ourselves, our belief, it help us to shape and develop into a more mature person.

I feel privileged by getting this opportunity in my college life. Being a student of travel and tourism. "Traveling is the part of my life. ".
Here is a short example of my experience of
Backpacking egypt. 

My journey began on 15th of June 2019.when I had my first international flight from Mumbai to Cairo. It was the best feeling as I was going to visit THE LAND OF PHAROS & MUMMIES
 " EGYPT ".
I went there as a global volunteer in backpacking program through AIESEC GUC ORGANIZATION, we were supposed to visit different cities in Egypt , write BLOGS and posting them on various social media, which will help in the PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN EGYPT.

It was 42 days trip, where I met people from different part of the world like, Egypt 🇪🇬, china 🇨🇳, Brazil 🇧🇷, Mexico 🇲🇽, Pakistan 🇵🇰 , Vietnam🇻🇳, Russia, Algeria, Rwanda, turkey and many more, it was a wonderful experience as we lived together and shared our culture, language, traditions with each other.
I learned many new things, made many new friends and memories that I am going to cherish for the rest of my life.

In these 42days I came across different language, culture and cuisine which were completely new to me. Being an INDIAN FOOD LOVER it was difficult for me to adjust there but slowly I got used to it. Some of the Egyptian food 🍴🍕🍔 that I liked was - koshary (made up of pasta, lentils and tomato sauce) , Fellafal (Egyptian bread).

I also visited many cities, which were very beautiful and heart warming. The 1st city was ALEXANDRIA ( city of Mediterranean sea🌊) , LUXOR ( city of temple🕌) , ASWAN ( city of Nubian tribe), MARSA ALAM ( city of beautiful emerald beach 🏖and coral reefs ), HURGADHA (city of cruise ship 🚢 and dolphin🐬) , RAS RADUR (city of beautiful resorts and sunset Beach points), ST. CATHERINE MOUNTAIN (best place to hike), DAHAB (the city of paradise).

In these 42days I also experienced things which were on my bucket list-
Snorkeling , hiking, ⛺camping , horse 🐎 riding, 🏜deserts safari, cruise 🌊🚢🌊. 

I feel PROUD to represent my beautiful country INDIA and ended my trip with flying colors. It was once a life time opportunity for me,which I'll cherish for the rest if my life.

Memories of MARSA ALAM

                             MARSA ALAM

If you are planning to spend a summer break away from the normal swimming pools, feel free to choose Marsa Alam on the Red Sea coast. It is a very charming and beautiful city, very suitable for relaxation. You can go swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and on safari. Watching fish and dolphins is a part of everyday life there. You will feel that there is an unending love that is born within you from the magic of the Red Sea

Marsa Alam is a resort town on the Red Sea in Egypt. It’s renowned for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. The U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and dugongs. 

Memories created in MARSA ALAM

After spending 25days in Egypt I was unaware that I was going to land into a paradise world that I've never ever seen. That paradise world was none other than MARSA ALAM.
•That was a beautiful town where I created memories that I'll cherish for my whole life.
And •that was the town where I learned many new things about me that I'll focus on for the rest of my life.
MARSA ALAM was the place where not only i created memories but spend some meaningful time with my friends (@khushi @devine @meriam.) And myself.

MARSA ALAM is a beautiful resort town and a perfect place to relax. 2 beautiful relaxing days i spend in that paradise helped me to recover from all the stress and Fatigue. Spending nights in beautiful tents ⛺beside sea, walking on sands barefoot 👣beside sea, collecting stones and shells 🐚 beside sea made my trip worthy and memorable.

Talking about how I spend my 2 days there-

 On the first days when we landed we got instructions at the reception about the swimming spots, which increased my excitement level. After getting instructions when we went into our tents ⛺ it was breathtaking. The location was a perfect spot to relax and have fun with friends.
On that very day we swam in the Red Sea 🌊. And that was one of the best thing I've ever done in my life. I not only swam in an open sea but also that was the time when I Snokreled for the first time in my life..
MARSA ALAM is the best place to snorkel 🏊‍♀ and watch the beautiful sea life🦑🐠🐟🐠🐟🐬. After spending beautiful hour swimming when we went back to our tents it was the time for dinner 🍲.  The resort that we stayed was not only beautiful but was too luxurious. (MARSA SAGHRA).when I entered the dining room I was dumbstruck by looking at the dinner arranged for us. There was variety of food and desserts that made my day. 🥐🥨🥖🥚🥞🍤🍗🍟🍜🍰🥧🍮🍩🍷🥤.

After a refreshing and beautiful day,  the next day we headed to some spots in MARSA ALAM that was not only beautiful but a true paradise.
1.el nayzak
2.honkarab beach
3.Qulan island

In the first spot we swan in a blue hole with fishes and coral reef. That was the place where we dive and created memories.

After that we went to a beautiful white sandy beach with blue n emerald warm water.where we clicked pictures, bought souvenirs, swam in sea and also snorkeled.when I was snorkelling I not only see beautiful tropical 🐠🐋🐟 fish but also a sting ray.

After swimming for 3hours our next destination was an island. Where we saw a tree which reminded me of the life tree from the movie of avatar.

Marsa alam is heaven on earth. If you to spend some memorable time in Egypt add marsa alam in your bucket list. This is best place to relax and have fun. Marsa alam is a paradise with beautiful beaches, lagoon, coral reefs, sea life and resorts. It is a worth spending money here. Do visit marsa alam mashallah you will create life lasting memories.

Living experience in Aswan

                           ASWAN

Located about 899 km south from Cairo, Aswan is a serene Nile Valley destination where the Nile is more majestic than anywhere else, flowing through granite rocks, and round emerald islands covered in palm groves  tropical plants and beautiful temples and monuments making it top destination to visit in Egypt. 


My experience in the city of Nubians "ASWAN"

After a day in Luxor our next destination was ASWAN, without having any idea about the city we where going to enter a new unknown world. Where Egyptians struggled with Nubians tribe and finally settled together peacefully.
As compared to cairo and Luxor the temperature and weather of ASWAN was very torrid. After a long 4hours journey from Luxor, when we stepped out from bus the heat wave scared everyone of us. But somehow we managed to reach our hostel "Ek Dolli".
Luckly it was having A.C rooms that helped us to survive there. The hostel was pretty cool and beautiful, with almost every facilities.

The food in the hostel was the best food I ate in my whole trip. They cooked foods which I really required other can pizza, burgers and all. The food in the hostel made the stay for me there the most special.

With the rooftop, it added shine to the gold. The scene from the top as mesmerizing.

The next day we visited some top places to visit in ASWAN.

1.Nubian museum

Inaugurated in 1997, the International Museum of Nubian, is dedicated to Nubian culture and civilization.
It took an hour to see the antique inside it. Starting from wall paintings, stones, sculpture, statues, weapons, jewelry and mummies. 

           The organised Nubian army. (Taking pictures inside museum is chargeable).

Some paintings and culture reminded me of our own culture back in India..with many similarities. 

With the big group it was difficult to listen the stories and information given by the guide.. But the museum have written information at every antique that helped us to get information. 

2.The Philae island and temple. 

This was our second stop and this was my best experience as long as I've been on the trip. Unlike the other destination where I felt lonely this place was made special for me because of my only friends khushi, mareim and divine. They stayed with me, had fun with me, posed with me and clicked pictures for me. 

After spending an hour and 2 we left to for the most awaited time of the day...... That was to SWIM 🏊 on river Nile... 

Swimming in river Nile was amazing. The water was chilling cold and so clean. 

3.Nubian market. 

The next day was off.... So we decided to visit the local Nubian market to by souvenirs. And what a experience it was.. The market was full of colorfull and beautiful stuffs... I wanted to buy everything but I ended up with some keyrings, the Nubian tribe mask and wall hanging clothes. Thanks to ATTAR and BEDIER (the backpacking team members) who helped me to shop and bargain the price as low as possible. 
You can find many souvenirs, spices, clothes to buy from there as memory. 

4.Interaction with Nubian culture 

On the last night of ASWAN stay we went to a big 3 storey boat... Where I personally experienced something that I've never seen.. The time I spent there was one of the best time I spend with the backpacking group. Everyone at that night danced and had fun. 
We danced and sang along with the Nubian tribe brothers. Who showed as the Nubian culture and dance moves. That was really memorable and fun to watch. 

My complete experience in ASWAN was the best as I was able to mix with other backpackers very well and had fun with them and also ASWAN was the place where I made some very true friends, whom I know that they are gonna walk together with me in rest of the trip. @divine @khushi @mariem @merci. 

Things to do and remember while traveling Aswan. 
1.carry bottle of water everytime. 
Because the temperature there can make you sick.. So keep yourself hydrated everytime. 
2.carry medicine for flu and cold. 
Because you may face problem of weather change. 
3.drink lemonade that will help you a lot. 

My first experience in luxor, Egypt.

                                   Luxor

Welcome to Luxor

Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. This enchanting city is located right along the great Nile River, about 500 kilometers south of the modern Egyptian capital, Cairo. Luxor is the best place to learn about ancient Egypt. Walking along the ruins is like stepping back 3,000 years in time. 

 

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank.

 1.karnak temple.

. This huge temple complex was the center of the ancient egyptian faith. It is considered as the largest temple complex ever constructed anywhere in the world. It is considered to be built around 2000bc, 35meter high temple catch the eyes of all spectator who visit here .famous pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Tuthmose III, Seti I and Ramesses II all contributed significant additions to the complex, construction continued into the Greco-Roman Period with the Ptolomies, Romans, and early Christians all leaving their mark here. 

My experience visiting this huge complex was mouth opening... The structure, the sculptures, the buildings and the decorations were just eye catching.. 

This is one of the best spot in Luxor to study ancient Egypt history along with capturing long lasting memories and pictures... 

 Statue of Ramses 2 and his wife. This sculpture portrait that he considered himself as God.



2.luxor temple 

            The World’s Largest Outdoor Museum”.

 Luxor Temple is located in the modern city of Luxor, which is built on the site of the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes.The temple is one of the best preserved of all of the ancient monuments with large amounts of structure. 

The Temple's location in the heart of Luxor makes Luxor Temple a very easy site to visit at almost any time of the daytime. I recommend visiting the temple around sunset. 

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