Egypt – Western Desert
4-hour drive from Cairo to Bahariya followed by another 2-hour drive in the desert, the White Desert trip is the highlight of our entire journey.
Egypt – Cairo Impression
Cairo impressed us not only by its unparalleled history but also by the notorious traffic and "baksheesh" culture.
Egypt – Cairo
We went through a time travel by revisiting the pyramids, exploring Islamic Cairo and wandering in the star-war-scene-like Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
Egypt – Cairo
While we were standing on the Giza Plateau, the pyramids didn't seem to be mysterious to us anymore, but their sheer size still overwhelmed us.
Egypt – Start
After almost a full day on the road, we finally checked into the hotel overlooking the ever-mysterious Nile River.
Japan – Kyoto – The Heart of Japan
Famous for its refined cuisine, crafts and gardens, Kyoto is considered by many Japanese as where their spiritual hearts reside.
Japan – Hakone
We spent one day at Hakone on our way from Tokyo to Kyoto. Hakone is famous for its hot springs.
Japan – Tokyo – Lost in Translation
Japan was our first trip to a country whose language was foreign to us. Luckily, almost all names of the places have Chinese characters, Kanji. It makes our lives a lot of easier.