Overview
The Land of the Pharaohs has long held sway as one the world’s most popular travel destinations. The Ancient Egyptians had built an epic civilization thousands of years before their European neighbors and the pyramids, statues and treasures that remain still enchant millions of visitors each year.
Cairo is a crazy clash of the Middle East, Europe and Africa that’s the continent’s biggest city. These contrasts typify this enigmatic country: from the life-giving waters of the Nile and the desolate desert plains, to the calmness of the oases and the underwater beauty of Red Sea dive sites; this is a nation with much to offer.
- Amazing history
- Rich culture
- Lots of jobs
- Opportunity to save money
- Where else can you ride a camel next to the pyramids!
Things you might not know about Teaching English in Egypt
- Imhotep, from “The Mummy” films, is actually an ancient architect who was one of the earliest-known scientists.
- Make-up was first used by the Ancient Egyptians, but it was originally intended to protect their skin from the sun.
- Ancient Egyptians used to think it good luck to enter a house with the left foot first!
- The Great Pyramid at Giza is made up 2.5 million stones, each weighing between 2 and 70 tons each!
