Travel journal

Aswan & Nubia

Temples, Nile landscapes and travel advice for Aswan and Nubia.

Original illustration of Philae Temple on its island near Aswan

September 23, 2026

Philae Temple near Aswan: A Boat Journey into the World of Isis

Water, columns and the story of a protective goddess make Philae wonderfully personal. Meet Isis and Horus, and discover the rescued island temple near Aswan.

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Original illustration of Abu Simbel’s monumental temple facade beside Lake Nasser

September 23, 2026

Abu Simbel: Ramesses, Nefertari and a Moment Before the Giants

Four royal giants beside Lake Nasser, a queen shown at the same scale and temples the world refused to lose. Give both Abu Simbel sanctuaries time to tell their stories.

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