It is really amazing to get to experience the Sphinx, especially up close. If you can do book in advance a private visit, that is what will enable you to stand right here. Then you can explore for yourself

You have to ride a camel on the Giza plateau. What you may not realise is how far the Cairo sprawl reaches! Yet it is still magical

Bes is an Ancient Egyptian neter who was known as protector of mothers, children & childbirth. Also strongly associated with music. There are some lovely depictions of Bes at Philae temple also dancing,

This is all that remains of what is referred to as the Sinki Pyramid, which is about 8kms south of Abydos. All the stones have been taken, probably to build houses. All that is left looks like petrified

It is thought that 720 or 730 - one for every day of the year, morning & evening - once resided in the precinct of Mut. Mut is a representation of 'mother'. She is seated in her power. Rather than

On my last trip to Egypt I stayed a couple of days in Abydos. Whilst there I went to a Coptic Church. There was some debate as to whether they could show a woman, yet we were taken to see these ancient

If you are going to Luxor stay at this hotel! It is on a private island called "Kings Island". It is only 3km from the sights of Luxor, yet you feel like you are in a timeless realm. It really

I was thinking of doing a series of blogs about the different temples of Egypt, as I love Egypt & the temples & look forward to sharing some images & information with you all. Yet I thought

I love this photo! You may notice the photo I posted the other day in the distance, yet I love this butterfly emerging from her life as a caterpillar, the heart on the tree. Captured this on my first trip

This is how I feel today! Like the old shell, with all it's imprints, stories, fears, beliefs, cosmologies is falling away & now standing in the new. I love this sculpture, it was at Sintra, Portugal,

I have always had a passion for Egypt, since I was a little girl. I have been blessed to spend a few months there spread over 3 trips. I had heard of the story of Omm Sety (born Dorothy Eady) a woman born

When I visited the amazing 12th century Templar stronghold in Tomar, it was fun to see the Templar (actors) on the scene. I loved this place. Gorgeous example of Manueline architecture. It really is worth

May today be a day of deep happiness for you all The Monte Palace Tropical Gardens are well worth the cable car or wild bus drive upto. A really magical place to explore with gorgeous views, lovely plants

Hope you are all having a great day like this guy!

MY FIRST STEEMIT POST! YAY! One-man band: Burning The Candle - Nathan Kaye plays slide guitar, foot drums & beatbox didgeridoo simultaneously as a one-man band. (TO SKIP MY CHATTER INTRO AND GO STRAIGHT

Our soul is a spray can - what do you wish to share with the world?

This megalithic complex is located outside the town of Evora, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Constructed between 6000BC and 4000BC. It is believed to be a primitive astronomical observatory. If, like

There are many Steemit users who are blogging, commenting and posting, but not investing in Steem or powering up. Here are my thoughts about the investment opportunity surrounding Steemit. Follow @benleemusic

Yesterday we caught the TGV to Lyon for the day. The train ride goes through such lovely countryside, plus I have always loved train travel, find it so relaxing and fulfilling watching the world go by.