Soles of a Nomad

Delta lost our luggage on the way to Lima, Peru. What followed involved freezing mist, four airport trips, a pile of broken promises, and the slow unraveling of our faith in airlines—and humanity. A ridiculous and totally true travel disaster story.

Some say Bran Castle isn’t really Dracula’s Castle. But fiction, memory, and imagination matter too. Here’s what I saw from across the street—and what I felt.

From haunted castles to medieval villages, this Transylvania road trip itinerary takes you deep into the Romanian countryside, with practical tips and personal stories from the road.

Steep climbs, roadside bears, traffic jams in tunnels—driving the Transfăgărășan Highway is beautiful, chaotic, and completely unforgettable. Here’s how it went down.

Discover essential Romania Road Trip tips for your adventure. From road conditions to rental advice, ensure your Romania Road Trip is unforgettable.

Trying to decide between Dahab and Sharm el-Sheikh for your Red Sea dive trip? This guide compares the diving, town vibes, and experience levels to help you choose—or do both.

Honest, practical travel tips for visiting Dahab—from epic shore dives and desert dinners to finding slow-cooked duck and avoiding lionfish with your feet.

Cairo is loud, chaotic, and impossible to plan for—so we planned anyway. From traffic survival strategies to eating pigeon on a medieval rooftop, here are our hard-won travel tips for visiting Cairo.

The pyramids of Giza have captivated travelers for centuries, and for good reason. But visiting them today comes with some surprises. Here are our best travel tips for visiting Giza—what to see, how to get around, and how to make your rooftop Pizza Hut sunset unforgettable.

Planning a trip to the Pyramids of Giza? This guide offers practical advice on making the most of your visit, from avoiding crowds to enjoying a rooftop meal with a pyramid backdrop.

From Roman ruins and the rebuilt Library of Alexandria to seaside strolls and wood-fired fiteer under blackout skies, these tips for visiting Alexandria will help you experience the city in all its faded grandeur and quirky charm.

We thought it would be a dreamy felucca ride on the Nile. Instead, we drifted into the dreaded doldrums, locked in a battle of breeze versus current. What followed was absurd, hilarious, and unexpectedly poetic.

I first heard “Ozymandias” as a kid. Decades later, I found myself at the Ramesseum—the very site that likely inspired it. The poem, the place, the wind—it all hit at once. A funny, reflective, and slightly sweat-soaked look at what a ruined statue can teach us about greatness, memory, and what really lasts.

Everyone’s favorite pose — weight on one leg, hip cocked, foot slightly forward — has ancient roots. This post uncovers the story of contrapposto in Egyptian sculpture and how it shaped art history (and maybe your vacation photos).

Is it overkill to study hieroglyphs before heading to Egypt? Maybe. But even a little prep—on gods, tombs, or museum treasures—can make your visit unforgettable.

Luxor isn’t just a stop on your Egypt itinerary—it’s the main event. From towering temples to vividly painted tombs, here’s what to do in Luxor (and how to do it right).

Luxor is dazzling—but it also takes a little planning. These practical travel tips for visiting Luxor will help you figure out where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and how to survive the heat (and the touts).

Luxor dazzles with ancient beauty—but modern-day touts can test your patience. From horse carriage hustles to relentless street pitches, here’s what it’s like dealing with touts in Luxor, and why calmly standing your ground matters more than you think.

I had dreamed of the Nile River since childhood. In Luxor, I finally stood beside it—sunburned, overwhelmed, and speechless. Walking along the Nile in Luxor wasn’t just a bucket list moment. It was something deeper, something I felt in my bones.

Hurghada is where the desert meets the sea and the pace of Egypt finally slows down. Here are our best tips for visiting Hurghada—from choosing between all-inclusive resorts and city stays to finding the right snorkeling trip and navigating Arabic license plates with Uber.