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In The Footsteps Of Moses and Charelton Heston: Climbing Mt. Sinai
The Story of our Climb as Told to my Mother via Email Sent Wednesday April 26, 2007: Yesterday we climbed Mt. Sinai. If you’ll note, the word ‘mountain’ precedes ‘Sinai’ which means that you are...
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Travel Betty’s 30-Second Vacation: The Burning Bush
Even though I don’t consider myself a religious person, I am fascinated by the history and origins of different religions. Therefore, I was quite excited to catch a glimpse of the Burning Bush. But...
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Travel Betty’s 30-Second Vacation: Rababa Concert In Luxor, Egypt
We came upon this gentleman playing his rababa for us outside the temple of Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt. Go ahead and enjoy half a minute of his musical stylings. You just might feel compelled to...
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Travel Betty’s iTunes iMix: Egypt
Looking for an aural experience to transport you back to the land of time before time? Travel Betty’s Egyptian Soundtrack Here’s my iTunes iMix of traditional Egyptian music, Nubian music, music I...
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Grab A Drinky-Poo On The Terrace Of The Old Cataract Hotel In Aswan, Egypt
As a non-guest, it may cost you an entrance fee of 85LE, but you’ve traveled all the way up the Nile to get to Aswan and you’re a doorway away from the terrace made famous in Agatha Christie’s Death on...
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Travel Betty’s 30-Second Vacation: Nile Sunset In Aswan, Egypt
Ease yourself into a seat on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, Egypt (as famous for its views as its relation to Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile). Musicians seranade you as feluccas...
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Travel Betty Quick Tips- Conjuring Travel Memories With Scent
One thing I like to do on long trips is bring along a really overpoweringly-scented body wash and shampoo combo to use for the duration. It’s not that I’m hard of smelling. I just like my product to do...
View ArticleTravel Betty Featured For 2nd Time In Beautiful Africa Carnival
Thanks to Ishtar, (my favorite Swede living in Niger) for featuring another Travel Betty post in the 3rd edition of her blog carnival, Beautiful Africa. This time was my book review about badass...
View ArticleSpain: The Latest Episode Of No Reservations Doesn’t Disappoint
Another week, another gazing over at Travel Boyfriend through blurry tears to see a similar reflection staring back. Yes, yes, I know, get over Anthony Bourdain, Travel Betty. Well, it’s hard. He...
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How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Manage Panic Attacks And Travel More Fearlessly
As noted in my open letter to Benjamin Weisman, I suffer from panic attacks. They started back when I was in grad school, but they weren’t too bad then. Usually they occurred while I was driving and...
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