Albion Gould
Always searching for adventure and thread.
Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a love for all things Egyptian. On our trip to Egypt several years ago, I explored everything from the desert and pyramids to museums and, of course, all of the Egyptian cuisine we could get our hands on. One of my favorite Egyptian dishes is koshari (also …
Papyrus, the remarkable ancient writing material, holds an enduring legacy in the history of Egypt. This unique plant-based material not only served as a medium for recording knowledge but also played a significant role in shaping Egyptian culture. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the cultural significance of papyrus in Egypt …
Being spellbound by the history of Ancient Egypt and Egyptian mythology means entering into a story and a time period from which it is practically impossible to escape. Thinking about its more than three thousand years of history is fascinating and can cause anyone to want to learn more. Ancient Egypt amazes us for many …
I will never not be thinking about Egyptian food. While I can’t go back to Egypt instantly, I can at least try to replicate some of the amazing food. So many dishes seemed difficult to make at first, but I suspect it was only because so many were new to me. This Egyptian barley salad …
This essay was the final project for my Travel Writing course. Misadventures in Egypt gave me the opportunity to write about my trip to Cairo in a way I’ve been struggling with–it’s not the typical blog-friendly read, but it’s honest and I am proud of the result. The plane had been taxiing for a good …
I had told a friend recently that I didn’t have a bucket list–I had Egypt. I was lucky as a child and met an Egyptologist who worked at the school my mother was attending. I had the chicken pox and couldn’t go to school but couldn’t stay home alone, so I went along to my …
