My Chilean friends all told me to go to Viña del Mar. My expat friends told me to avoid it. Because of the difference of opinion, I decided to check it out for myself.
The Monastery of Agia Markella (Αγία Mαρκέλλα) is one of the holiest places in Chios, Greece. The patron saint of the island, St. Markella, was martyred there in the 14th century. It’s located just outside of the town of Volissos.
I hated Hurghada. Everything about it. The resort, the town, the food. Everything.
At the very southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt lies Ras Mohammad National Park. It was created in 1983 to protect the coral reefs and unique desert landscape from commercial fishing and expansion of nearby Sharm el-Sheikh. It’s a must-see if visiting Sharm, especially for those interested in snorkeling or diving.
One of the main reasons our small group of friends went to Sharm el-Sheikh was to celebrate Martin’s birthday. We decided that on the exact day of his birthday we would go on an action-packed full day excursion in the Sinai Peninsula.
Tyra and I booked a day trip from Sharm el-Sheikh to visit the Colored Canyon, a spectacular natural canyon with high walls north of the city of Nuweiba in the Sinai Peninsula. When we were picked up from our hotel, we were driven about an hour away and turned left at the junction to Nuweiba, away from the city. I asked the guide why we didn’t go towards Nuweiba and he told me to relax.
In the Na’ama Bay area of Sharm el-Sheikh, you’ll find several hotels, bars, and restaurants, as well as a beach. With nearby access to great food and entertainment, our hotel in Na’ama Bay was a great base for our trip.