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Notes from Egypt

The beauty, the chaos, and everything I wish I knew before going.

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Jul 09, 2025
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Egypt isn’t the kind of trip you breeze through or book for a little R&R—but it’s a meaningful one. It’s chaotic and confronting, full of contrast and beauty that feels both ancient and alive. This isn’t a place you go for polished luxury or ease. It’s for travelers who want to feel something, slow down, and take it all in—the heat, the history, the noise, the humanness of it all.

Below is an honest breakdown of each place we visited—what stood out, what fell short, and what I’d tell anyone thinking about doing the same.

Pyramids + Great Sphinx in Giza
Al Moudira in Luxor, Egypt
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