LUXOR: Stalked
It was so nice to wake up in a palatial room with an excellent bed and clean surroundings. It was like going home. My bedroom in Iowa is inspired by […]
LUXOR: Luxury
I had great intentions of waking up early and packing and making my rounds and saying goodbye to everybody, but then I realized I would have to be conscious at […]
CAIRO: I Go Out Walking After Midnight
This post surely won’t be my most awe-inspiring. I haven’t yet written it, but I assume it will be a bit depressing. On my last few days in Cairo, I […]
CAIRO: A Change Of Perspective
When I woke up the next day, I was still in a terrible mood. I would have caught the next flight back to America. I’m glad I didn’t. Today proved […]
CAIRO: Leave Me Alone!
There is a psychological disorder known as “Paris Syndrome.” It usually effects Japanese visitors to Paris who are so disappointed by the reality of Paris that it shatters all of […]
CAIRO: Enchanted
137 years ago, Amelia Edwards wrote a delightful narrative of her journey up the Nile River called A Thousand Miles Up The Nile. It is lengthy, but charming, and surely […]
ATHENS: Ευχαριστώ
Even though I barely slept last night, I somehow managed to get up with enough time to tidy the apartment, put a few items more into my bag, and shove the rest […]
PARIS: A Decision Is Made
I can’t recall when my interest in ancient Egypt began. It seems to be such a deep part of my psyche that I wouldn’t be surprised one whit if I had […]
PARIS: Ciao Jessica
Today was Jessica’s last day in Paris. I don’t know if I told you recently, but I only booked a one-way ticket to Europe. I wasn’t sure what my finances would […]
PARIS: A Nightmare In Disneyland
http://instagram.com/p/qfALiPA20K/?modal=true I have a confession to make, dear reader, I am not fond of Disneyland Paris. I know that this may rattle some of you to the core, but there […]
Benjamin Phillips 