Egypt Travel Podcast

Blindly following ChatGPT and new travel planning tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) might be ok for travel in places like North America and Western Europe, but this tactic can cause you to run into some big trouble on the ground in places like Egypt. In this episode, John reviews and talks through several Egypt … The post Using ChatGPT and AI in Travel Planning appeared first on EgyptTravelBlog.com.

An announcement of the new video podcast episode that's all about the latest updates on the Grand Egyptian Museum. The full video episode can be found at: https://YouTube.com/@DreamingOfEgypt And make sure you subscribe to this new YouTube channel, The Egypt Travel & Culture Channel – for more exclusive updates and new insider videos about travel … The post May/June 2023 GEM Updates appeared first on EgyptTravelBlog.com.

Prolific travel writer and globetrotter, Whitney O'Halek of www.QuickWhitTravel.com, and I sit down over lunch in Luxor to chat about her impressions of Egypt before and during her extensive first trip around the country with her husband, Steve. Whitney's insights and observations about traveling around Egypt are particularly helpful given that this was her 59th country … The post Interview with Travel Writer Whitney O'Halek from QuickWhitTravel.com appeared first on EgyptTravelBlog.com.

Ashely and her father just finished spending over 3 weeks in Egypt exploring nearly every corner of the country together. In this super detailed guest interview episode, Ashley talks about her pre-trip research and planning, their impressions of each place they visited, what surprised her and her dad after they arrived in Egypt, and along […] The post Just Back from Egypt – Interview with Ashely appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Did you know that “Egypt” wasn't the real name of this country in ancient times, and it still isn't even in modern times? Nope, that's one of the many misconceptions about the country we call Egypt today (Can a country actually catfish people?). What else do we think is true about Egypt but really isn't? […] The post Common Misconceptions about Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

No one in the West has quite the iconic stature that singer Umm Kulthum has across the Arab World. To compare her to only one of the most famous Western singers in history is to drastically underestimate her star power both in the past and in the present. In this culturally focused episode, John presents […] The post Who was Umm Kulthum? appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

On the heels of Egypt's latest globally televised cultural spectacle in Luxor for the opening of the Avenue of the Sphinxes, John dives into the history and significance of Egypt's newest open-air monument to re-pen to the public. For more travel advice on trips to and around Egypt, check out all the other episodes of […] The post The Avenue of the Sphinxes appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In a departure from travel advice, John shares the history of the Rosetta Stone and story of the talented linguist whose rare genius was finally able to decipher the mysterious language of ancient Egypt via the clues embedded within the Rosetta Stone. For more travel advice on trips to and around Egypt, check out all […] The post The Man Who Deciphered the Rosetta Stone appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

John's analyzes the latest drip of reliable intel regarding a possible precise opening date for the Grand Egyptian Museum, plus he shares a private, password-protected link to our professional Arabic-to-English translation of the actual interview that this information came from so that you can read and evaluate the speaker's credibility and choice of words for […] The post Solid new intel on a possible GEM opening date appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

John reviews some common pitfalls in Egypt trip planning and discusses what a realistic itinerary draft incorporating some of Egypt's top sites and cities – and one that won't drain you to the point of exhaustion – will look like. Please feel welcome to go to www.EgyptElite.com for help planning your trip to Egypt and […] The post How to Structure an Itinerary in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this latest episode – and first video episode – of the Egypt Travel Podcast, John updates viewers on this latest trip back to Egypt post-pandemic in June and July of 2021, talks about new infrastructure projects in Cairo and Giza and restaurant openings in Giza and Luxor, and shares some intel and advice for […] The post Travel Bounces Back Bigtime in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Happy Ramadan 2021, all!! Traveling to Egypt during Ramadan requires a few logistical changes, but offers a unique experience that you won’t encounter any other time of year. In this episode, John talks about what Ramadan is all about, what changes in Egypt during this month, how travelers should adapt, and the most important things […] The post Traveling During Ramadan appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Another timely update on what it’s like to travel to Egypt as a tourist right NOW in the Spring of 2021 on the tail end of the Covid pandemic as global travel is finally opening back up. John interviews Egypt Elite client Braden, who just returned from a long-delayed trip to Egypt with her family. […] The post Just Back From Egypt – Interview with Braden appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Note: This episode was recorded yesterday, April 2nd about the event for today, April 3rd. A quick timely update on an historic event scheduled for today, April 3rd, 2021 at 6pm local Cairo time. Listen to this quick update episode ASAP to get the details on the historic event that will be broadcast live around […] The post QUICK UPDATE (Urgent): Mummies on the Move Today!!! appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Continuing the journey around Egypt that we started in part 1 of this episode, we pick up in Luxor and switch from ancient sites to fun things to do here. Then we head over to the Red Sea continuing on the same topic, then make our way over to the Sinai Peninsula to get into […] The post Part 2: Planning 1st vs. 2nd or 3rd trips to Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

As travel resumes and picks up again, Egypt is unveiling lots of new attractions that will be new even to those who have visited Egypt before. Even without these new openings (which include several new museums and lots of new infrastructure), there are dozens of other magnificent sites to see beyond the primary tourist sites […] The post Planning 1st vs. 2nd or 3rd trips to Egypt, Part 1 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Get ready! John takes you through what to expect when planning 2021 travel to Egypt, including warnings about insanely overpriced branded trips, what those trip should really cost, and how to take advantage of the travel downturn this year to plan upcoming 2021 travel for less. The post Planning 2021 travel to Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

We’re back with a major set of updates on Coronavirus in Egypt based on on-the-ground intel from Cairo and Luxor, as well as advice for travel planning in 2020 and 2021 and how to get the best travel deals as we’re coming out of the global travel downturn. The post Covid-19 and 2020/21 travel advice for Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

John sits down with Egyptian photographer Ahmed Wahba to talk about some of his favorite unspoiled and emerging places to visit in Egypt, including the North Coast, Marsa Alam, Soma Bay, and the White Desert. Ahmed’s amazing photography showcasing the best of Egypt and its people can be found on his Instagram account @ProjectWahba. He […] The post Interview with local photographer Ahmed Wahba of VisitEgypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this long-awaited episode all about the Grand Egyptian Museum, which includes a few surprises, John covers the history of this monumental project and then carefully and thoroughly dissects the latest information about the new museum’s expected opening date. He also offers listeners seven important things to consider when planning trips to Egypt in the […] The post The New Grand Egyptian Museum appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

A brief new episode to update listeners on a few important topics related to travel to Egypt and our ongoing efforts to support special projects in Egypt. The post Egypt Travel Updates appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

This is a very special episode of the Egypt Travel Podcast in which we’re launching a fundraising campaign to help support a remarkable program for blind girls and young women in Egypt. Go to www.EgyptTravelBlog.com/LightAndHope to learn more and make a donation. The post Supporting a School for Blind Girls in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

It has been over 2 years since we’ve done a review of the hotel scene in Egypt, and a LOT has changed. New hotels have opened, nice hotels have gone downhill, and the Egypt Travel Podcast has inaugurated a new annual review and ranking of the Best Hotels and Resorts of Egypt. This is an […] The post MAJOR Cairo Hotel Scene Updates appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Many people rely on Trip Advisor for doing their due diligence before a big international trip. While it may be fantastic for many other destinations, Trip Advisor is notoriously horrendous for planning travel to and around Egypt. In this episode, you’ll hear all about precisely why relying on Trip Advisor would be a huge mistake […] The post The Real Tea on Trip Advisor for Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Travelers beware! AirBnB and similar platforms have been wonderful additions to the accommodations scene in many places, but not in Egypt – at least not yet. This episode reveals the results of our undercover evaluation of the AirBnB scene in Cairo. And spoiler alert – we strongly recommend AGAINST using AirBnB and similar platforms in […] The post Critical Advice on AirBnB in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

This 12th episode is dedicated to sharing and answering some of the Egypt Travel Podcast listeners’ most frequently asked questions about travel to and visiting Egypt. The post Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In the 11th episode of the Egypt Travel Blog Podcast, John delivers another info-packed download all about Egypt’s Red Sea coast, including where to go, how to get there, what’s great, what sucks, and what to look out for. He also talks in depth about the coastal cities of Marsa Alam, Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm […] The post The Red Sea appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this tenth episode of the Egypt Travel Blog Podcast, John takes listeners through a visit to Aswan and Abu Simbel in the far south of Egypt and makes a big announcement relevant to anyone interested in traveling to Egypt in 2018 or 2019. The post Aswan and Abu Simbel appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Second episode in a 2-parter on Luxor, Egypt’s ancient tomb- and temple-filled capital in the south. This episode continues on to the eastern bank of the Nile River and explores Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then surveys the hotel and resort scene in Luxor. We wrap up the episode with important tips on Luxor-specific scams […] The post Luxor, Part 2 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

John delivers another meaty brain dump about traveling to Luxor and traipsing around all of the amazing tombs and temples to visit here. Included are expert recommendations on must-see sites and some additional sites to see if you have extra time, which specific tombs are best to spend your time on in the Valley of […] The post Luxor, Part 1 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

Part two on the Egyptian Museum goes into detail about the top exhibits inside the museum, such King Tut’s famous treasures and the mummy room where you can see the actual bodies of ancient Egypt’s greatest Pharaohs. We also cover what else to look for that you might otherwise miss, scam alerts to watch out […] The post Visiting the Egyptian Museum, Part 2 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

This episode is all about visiting the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, including background on the museum, logistics and tips for your visit, and where to find the major exhibits and collections inside. The post Visiting the Egyptian Museum, Part 1 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In the second part of this two-parter, John walks through the logistics and practicalities of a trip out to the Pyramids complex and dispenses advice, cautions, and insider tips to which any visitor to the Pyramids, whether accompanied or not, should pay very close attention. Updated travel news about Egypt is also included toward the end of the episode. The post All About The Pyramids, Part 2 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this episode we dive into talking all about the world’s greatest ancient monuments – the Pyramids. John details the fundamentals of Egypt’s most famous pyramid complexes and then thoroughly covers their origins, history, and evolution. The Sphinx also makes a cameo appearance in the first of this two-parter. The post All About The Pyramids, Part 1 appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In the third episode of the Egypt Travel Blog Podcast we dive deep into talking all about hotels in Egypt, from Cairo and Alexandria to Luxor and Aswan to the Sinai and the Red Sea coast and more. We go into the pros and cons of all the major properties and give you advanced insight […] The post Hotels in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this second episode of the Egypt Travel Blog Podcast, John talks about the best ways to get to Egypt and walks listeners through their first few hours on the ground once there, from getting your arrival visa to going through immigration and customs to battling the taxi and salesman gauntlet in the arrivals hall […] The post Getting to Egypt and Your First Few Hours There appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.

In this premier episode of the Egypt Travel Blog Podcast, we talk about what draws us all to Egypt, what Egypt is really like, and what you need to know and consider when planning a trip there. The post Introduction and Planning Travel to Egypt appeared first on Egypt Travel Blog.