Seeking to escape? Listed below are two latest journeys native readers took to see the Northern Lights in Alaska and discover historical tombs in Egypt. Examine them out, then discover extra reader journey inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.
ALASKA: They thought they have been going to Alaska to view the Northern Lights, however six Livermore residents discovered an thrilling twist to their journey because of some canine buddies. Jim and Maureen Volponi took a household trip in January with Josh Volponi, Flávia Dominelli, Jake Volponi and Emily Bolton. Whereas the Northern Lights introduced them some pleasure, they stated a canine sledding journey in Knik, an encounter with a moose and a few mountaineering via the state parks have been further highlights.
TRAVEL TIPS: “Although Alaska can be cold and yield only four hours of daylight in the winter, dressing in layers with appropriate weather gear makes the outdoor adventures comfortable,” they stated. “The Alaskan weather is dry so the cold does not feel as piercing as a wetter area. The best times to see the Northern Lights are during the winter months when the sky is cloudless and the moon wanes. Ask local guides for suggestions on viewing sites. Dogsledding is worth the ride and gives you an idea of how athletic these dogs are.”
EGYPT: “A trip of a lifetime” is how San Jose resident Teresa Albin described her latest journey via Egypt. She made stops on the Abu Simbel Temples, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings (Hatshepsut’s Temple, seen beneath) and Petra in Jordan.
TRAVEL TIPS: “Going with a tour group enables you to enjoy the sites instead of worrying about transportation, accommodations, security, locations of toilets, etc.,” Albin stated. “Egyptian tourism is suffering right now. The U.S. dollar is strong in Egypt, so bargains are abundant. Touring in Egypt during winter can be cold, so dress in layers, but wear a hat as the sun is still nearly overhead in the Tropic of Cancer.”
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