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By the time anyone travels to Egypt for the first time, they will have seen thousands of photos and heard many stories about the most famous of Egypt’s structures, but the photos and stories pale in comparison to the extraordinary feeling of actually standing in front of these ancient monuments. In 2017, I was lucky enough to experience this for myself!

We may not be able to travel abroad just yet, but when we can we look forward to using travel to reconnect with the world. Join Dennis Bunnik as he looks at how travel is the perfect way to break down barriers.

So, you’ve just booked your next holiday adventure and your travel countdown has begun. We bet you’re already imagining all those incredible sights, the stunning landscapes, ancient ruins and vibrant cities.

Mention Israel and most would picture the biblical sites of Bethlehem, the historic mosques of Jerusalem, or even the sunny beaches of Tel Aviv, but would you ever dream of wineries? In fact, wine has been produced in Israel since biblical times, taking advantage of the region’s microclimates, producing internationally acclaimed wines.

Traveller safety is our highest priority. Bunnik Tours’ has therefore adopted the covid safe travel protocols released by the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to ensure a high level of hygiene and safety on our tours. Bunnik Tours has always practiced social distancing through our policy of using full sized coaches for small groups.

The ways to travel in Egypt are many and varied. From camels to feluccas, luxury cruise ships to dahabiyas and safari jeeps, take your pick!

Tucked away on an island on the Nile a short boat ride from Aswan lies one of the most beautiful sights in all of Egypt. It’s not the biggest or the grandest of the Ancient Egyptian monuments. It’s not even the most important. Yet most travellers to Egypt come away saying that it was one of their favourite spots. It is Philae Temple.

A traditional dish from the Levant Region of the Middle East, manakish is a delicious bread dish that is sometimes refered to as an Arabic pizza.

Wadi Rum has to be seen to be believed! Our night in the Bedouin Camp was under a million stars.