Category: The Zoe Report

  • Exploring Milos and Mykonos

    Exploring Milos and Mykonos

    Our next stops on our trip to Greece were the islands of Milos and Mykonos. It was like stepping into a dream of white sand, blue waters, and a whole lot of adventure! Milos Our journey began on the volcanic island of Milos, where we discovered the ethereal beauty of Sarakiniko Beach. This stunning beach…

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  • Shopping in Egypt!

    Shopping in Egypt!

    After our time in Hurghada, we returned back to Cairo and decided to do some shopping.  We bought papyrus, perfumes, jewelry, and alabaster from different shops around the city. Papyrus Papyrus is one of the most popular things to buy in Egypt.  This plant was first used by the ancient Egyptians to invent paper.  As…

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  • A Fun and Relaxing Day in Hurghada

    A Fun and Relaxing Day in Hurghada

    Egypt is not all about temples, tombs, and pharaohs.  After our time in Luxor, we traveled north-east to Hurghada on the Red Sea and stayed there for a couple days.  As a fun and relaxing day in Hurghada, we went off the paved roads and into the sandy desert. What better way to relax than…

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  • Perfect Pyramids!

    Perfect Pyramids!

    We were so excited to continue our hunt to see as many Wonders of the World as we could. So far, we have seen 5 of the man made wonders of the world: the Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, The Taj Mahal in India, The Great Wall of China, and Machu Piccu in Peru.  Finally,…

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  • Our French Speaking Experience

    Our French Speaking Experience

    Have you ever gone to a foreign country where the primary language is not your own and tried to live like a local?  This is exactly what Mikhaila and I did as part of our language exchange, and it is not as easy as you might think.   The idea behind our exchange was so…

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