26 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Alexandria, Egypt
Africa, City Breaks, Egypt, Alexandria Sophie Alexander Africa, City Breaks, Egypt, Alexandria Sophie Alexander

26 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Alexandria, Egypt

One of the oldest cities in the world and Egypt’s second largest after the capital, Cairo. Located in the north of the country, on the Mediterranean Sea. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great - hence the name. The population of the city is only 5.3 million, compared to London’s 10 million. It may have half the number of people, but it certainly feels like WAY more.

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A Guide to Visiting The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Africa, Wonders Of The World, Once In A Lifetime, Egypt Sophie Alexander Africa, Wonders Of The World, Once In A Lifetime, Egypt Sophie Alexander

A Guide to Visiting The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

On everyone’s bucket list - right? I studied Ancient Egypt in primary school and remember being completely obsessed with the subject. Pharaohs, Pyramids, Hieroglyphics, all of it. I was intrigued that artefacts and mummies are constantly being discovered and the Pyramids are still standing after 4,500 years.

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Scuba Diving with Mirage Divers in Dahab, Egypt
Diving, Activity Holidays, Africa, Egypt, Red Sea Sophie Alexander Diving, Activity Holidays, Africa, Egypt, Red Sea Sophie Alexander

Scuba Diving with Mirage Divers in Dahab, Egypt

I never thought in a million years I would ever scuba dive, let alone think my first experience would be in Egypt. We dived with Mirage Divers in Dahab, which are known for being one of the best diving companies in the country. Dahab is a small, laid-back, beach town on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula and only an hours drive from Sharm el-Sheikh. It’s the perfect place to relax for a few days and to ‘get happy’.

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