AN INSIGHT ANNUAL REUNION Old friends meet new friends in Egypt We caught up with third time Insight guest Dr. Jon Abaquin to find out more about his recent experience in Egypt.
DR. JON ABAQUIN /EGYPT INSIGHT GUEST @JON101MD
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rand, romantic and magical, are three words I would use to sum up my trip to Egypt with Insight Vacations. So far, I have been to Greece, Israel and Jordan with Insight – Egypt was my third trip.
I was joined by eight of my close friends. We have our own travelling group but loved being able to mingle with other travellers throughout the trip. We would switch seats on the coach to allow us to chat to other guests and the fact we were part of a small group meant we got to know everyone very quickly. For me, travel is a form of learning. It helps me better understand the world and opens my eyes to things uncommon in my daily life. I found this through both the like-minded guests we travelled with and through the experts and locals we met along the way. One of my favourite experiences was visiting a local Egyptian family. They were gracious enough to welcome us into their home and to teach us more about marriage, education, healthcare and farming in their village.
Travelling in a small group meant we had more time at the destination to interact with the family and learn more about their local life. It was clear to see that no matter the culture, family is important everywhere. Love is the same everywhere, and kindness and compassion go a long way.
For me, travel is a form of learning. It helps me better understand the world and opens my eyes to things uncommon in my daily life. Another experience I truly loved was visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza. It had been on my bucket list for years and I’m happy to finally have it ticked off. Entering the chambers you will notice your senses become heightened, I felt so diminutive inside these huge stones – it was an unforgettable, humbling experience. I also found exploring the temples of Karnak, Hathor, Philae, and Kom Ombo truly mesmerising.
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