EPHESUS Even with only about 15% uncovered, Ephesus is one of the most extensively excavated Greco-Roman sites in the world. The city was established by the Greeks in the 10th century BCE. By the Roman period, Ephesus was the 2nd largest city in the empire, with a population of 250,000. After ... Read More »
Ancient Stories of Greece: Prometheus & Pandora
Prometheus was a surviving member of the Titan generation after the cosmic war between Cronus and his Titans and their offspring the Olympian gods, led by Zeus. Prometheus sat out the conflict and escaped the fate of the Titans, who were banished to Tartarus, the deepest, most torturous pit of the ... Read More »
Egypt Tours: The Red Pyramid of Dahshur
The Red Pyramid at Dahshur, built by the pharaoh Senefru, was the first successful smooth-sided pyramid. Senefru’s first attempt at a smooth-sided pyramid, the Meidum Pyramid, collapsed. Next, he built the Bent Pyramid, which alters its angle of inclination part way up, probably as a precaution ... Read More »
WHY MOROCCO?
Morocco is a majestic realm with vistas fit for a king – a one-of-a-kind getaway as vibrant and romantic as the rose, the national flower that abounds in spring. Here are some reasons why a trip to Moroccan paradise should be on your holiday wish list! THE FREEDOM TO SAFELY EXPLORE Morocco is ... Read More »
Greece Tours: the village of Kastro on Sifnos Island
The Greek island of Sifnos is in the Cyclades island group, which also includes Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, and about 200 other islands in the central Aegean. Visit Sifnos for its laid-back atmosphere, exceptional food, local pottery, and accessibility. This is an island for exploring and a ... Read More »
Egypt Tours: The Hanging Church of Cairo
The Coptic Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary, commonly called The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa in Arabic) is located in Old Cairo. The church sits on top of a gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress, with part of the church suspended over a passageway. ... Read More »
