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48 Hours in Sudan 2018: Pyramids, Dervishes, and UNESCO Sites!

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48 Hours in Sudan: Pyramids, Dervishes, and UNESCO Sites!

48 Hours in Sudan

After having explored most of the Middle Eastern countries reachable within a short flight from Dubai, we just had to do one last unexpected trip before saying goodbye to the UAE - so we picked exploring the Sudan with our friends!

A short non-stop Flydubai flight away, Sudan is home to many pyramids (more than Egypt, fact!), welcoming people, unique traditions and unbelievable raw beauty.

A true gem and yet-to-be-discovered off the beaten path destination, Sudan has so much to offer for a quick escape from the UAE, that you’ve probably never even heard about let alone dreamed of visiting.

48 Hours in Sudan | Day 1: Market, Sudan Museum and Dervish Ceremony

After a convenient 4-hour Flydubai flight from Dubai arriving in Khartoum at 10pm (no time to waste!), we received a warm welcome at the Khartoum International Airport by our tour company driver, who brought us to our hotel for the first night, the Acropole.

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Currency: Sudanese Pound
Language: Arabic
Time change: UTC/GMT +2 hours
Best time to visit: October-April
Dress Code: Conservative
Alcohol: Sudan is a completely dry country - do not bring any alcohol in!

We started our 48 Hours in Sudan with an early visit to the bustling Friday market at the center of Khartoum. Food, clothes, even kitchen appliances were displayed, and the atmosphere was truly incredible. We felt totally in sync with the ambiance, and not completely as out of place as we could have imagined.

Make sure to not film or take pictures too much though, as locals don’t particularly like it, understandably. Unlike so many markets or souqs around the world that we have visited, there was no being bothered, hassled or barked at, everyone was just living their lives and we were so happy to just observe. Such is the case in a country with such few tourists.

We then visiting Omdurman, the old capital of Sudan, the Mahdi’s tomb and the Khalifa’s house, we headed to the Sudanese National Museum, home of many beautiful objects and two full temples rescued by UNESCO and moved from the Lake Nasser area, when it was flooded by the water.

As we do with most trips, we pulled a classic Jeff and Anne, barely researching anything before going, so it was a great start to our trip getting to know a little bit better the country we were in. Some people prefer to travel after exhaustive research into where they are going, we like to do the complete opposite, just show up and discover what is around us as it happens.

Around 4pm each Friday, a very unique Dervish ceremony takes place, near the tomb of the sufi leader Ahmed al Nil. The Dervishes ceremony gathers women, men and children together every week to pray, dance and sing together in one of the largest cemeteries in Khartoum, outside of a small mosque. We were lucky enough to be warmly welcomed around the prayers.

Not far from here there is an interesting site of petrified wood, an ancient forest with hundreds of huge trunks strewn out completely in the middle of a vast desert with little explanation. Later on we reached the necropolis of Nuri. After a little walk among these ancient ruins, we stumbled upon the pyramid of Pharaoh Taharqa dominating high above the the others. After the visit we reached our beautiful Nubian Rest-House, located just at the foot of the Jebel Barkal, with the small town of Karima situated nearby. We ate some delicious food, took a hot shower to get rid of the dust and passed out.

48 Hours in Sudan | Day 2: Jebel Barkal and Meroe Pyramids
After a delicious breakfast at the Rest-House, we headed over to visit the Jebel Barkal area. A landmark in the Nubian Desert, the Jebel Barkal can be seen from a few dozen kilometres whilst still in the open desert.

A huge rock mountain in the middle of desolate sand a few hundred meters from the banks of the River Nile.

At the foot of this wonderful and isolated red sandstone mountain, considered holy since the ancient times, there is a big temple, dedicated to the Pharaohs of the New Reign and to their patron, Amon. Amon's ancient Pure Mountain, the Olympus of the Nubians, was the religious Nubian heart for more than 1000 years.

The Jebel Barkal archaeological sites are on the World Heritage list and the royal necropolis of the ancient city of Napata, the Nubian capital before the Meroitic period, had a large number of pyramids, located in three different places: few hundred metres north of Jebel Barkal; a dozen kilometres southwards from the holy mountain, in El Kurru; in Nuri...

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Setting off from capital Khartoum we travel 600km through Sudan across Nubian desert to arrive to heart of Sudanese Nubia. Our crazy trip to Dongola begins with tasting amazing local Nile fish, then discovering nearby sudanese village, trying local food and experiencing sudanese wedding.

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We proceeded North, from Kharthoum to Kerma (with a stop in New Dongola) reaching then Wawa where we visited the Soleb Temple on the other side of the Nile river.

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48 Hours in Greenland: Teaser!

Visiting Greenland has been on our bucket list for years - and we were finally able to visit to film our 48 Hours in Greenland episode last month!

With so much mystery, stunning nature, epic scenery and a fascinating history, we had an amazing time exploring this extreme country and cannot wait to share the full episode soon.

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Special thanks to Visit Greenland, TEP Wireless, and Eastpak for helping to support this project!

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48 Hours in Greenland: Inuits, Icebergs and Insane Hikes

48 Hours in Greenland - Icebergs, Colorful Houses and Fjord Adventures

No, Greenland is not for sale, but it is open for business and well worth the trip!

A real dream for any traveler, Greenland is one of the most remote and mysterious countries on Earth. We got lucky enough to visit it in September and were absolutely stunned by this untouched country and its colorful capital Nuuk.
From the vast beauty of its beautiful landscapes to the joys of fishing your own dinner, through the discovery of ancient settlements and the cutest houses in the world, here’s our full guide to 48 Hours in Greenland.

48 Hours in Greenland | Day 1: Downtown Nuuk, Colorful Houses and Big Malene
With a direct Greenland Air flight to Nuuk from Copenhagen or Reykjavik, the Greenlandic capital is an absolute must-do when visiting Scandinavia and Northern Europe.

After our arrival in Nuuk and check-in in the Hotel Hans Egede, we headed off to discover downtown Nuuk and the beautiful colorful houses we saw so many pictures about.

Since Nuuk is small, we did all of downtown Nuuk on foot, from our hotel.

We started off visiting the Nuuk Cathedral, which is a tribute to the Christian influence on the nation, since the Inuits had different beliefs before Denmark settlements. The Cathedral is built in a similar Lutheran style compared to Icelandic churches - really worth the detour!

Right next to the Cathedral, we could visit the Nuuk National Museum and Cultural Center, which taught us a lot about Greenland, since in true Jeff and Anne fashion, we came without knowing much! Greenland has a long history of settlements, from the first Inuit settlers to the Danish in the last two centuries.

Dated to around 1475 AD, the oldest human remains found in Greenland are from Inuit mummies - we saw them in the museum, and warning, they’re quite chilling.

A little over the Museum you will find the famous Kolonihavn area, with its collection of wooden Inuit traditional houses, with an urban landscape filled with an amazing array of bright colors, from deep yellow to bright orange, from neon green to electric blue. What a view!

In the afternoon we attempted the summit of Big Malene, located in the most popular outdoor region of Nuuk, Quassussuaq.

The 2,493-foot-tall (761 m) Store Malene/Big Malene is a solid hike up to the peak, offering a great view of Nuuk, Akia (Nordlandet), Sermitsiaq and the Kangerluarsunnguaq Fjord with its spectacular glaciers.

All hiking trails are marked, the Big Malene being recognizable with its orange markings on the rocks alongside the trail.

You can take this hike with a guide, which we would recommend, however we attempted it on our own, being last minute as usual.

In dry weather, the ascent is pretty straightforward, albeit fairly difficult, but we attempted it with fog and rain and had to stop half way through due to too many slippery rocks. But we will be back, we said!

Since we couldn’t climb all the way up to Big Malene, we decided to go back and hike Lille Malene/Little Malene, around the same spot and offering impressive views of Nuuk, Akia, the surrounding regions and the spectacular sea.

Following this time the green markings on the rocks, we hiked around the lake for a couple hours, this time in dry weather!

Tip: The water in the streams is clean and drinkable! Bring a mug or bottle to scoop the water up with.

These two hikes are really the best outdoors trails to follow if you don’t have a car around Nuuk - accessible via bus number 1 from downtown Nuuk for 16 krones each (about $2.5), stopping in Qinngorput and heading from there. Our hotel had a hiking map of Nuuk which was also very helpful!

We took 2 boat tours during this trip, both with Nuuk Water Taxi in an open boat, with full life suits (did you see our video?).

The first tour was an amazing fishing and eat-your-own-fish boat tour, bringing us an hour boat ride away outside of Nuuk in Qooqqut Nuan to fish our dinner. We both caught fished in less than a minute in 65-meters deep water (brrr) and were brought to the unique restaurant on the island for them to cook it for us. Can’t beat it! The dinner was delicious, complete with soup, steamed and fried fish and rice, potatoes and vegetables.

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48 Hours in Bali: Luwak Coffee, Cliff Beaches and Food!

48 Hours in Bali (Uluwatu)

From high cliff beaches to Hindu sea temples, the Uluwatu region in South Bali has been one of our favourite discoveries of this year. Bali is part of Indonesia, a country known for its diversity spread over more than 13,000 islands and spanning over 1,9 million square kilometres.

Since we were limited in time, we will focus this 48 Hours in Bali guide to Uluwatu, a place known for its surfing beaches, healthy and relaxed vibes and iconic sea temple.  

48 Hours in Bali | Day 1: Luwak coffee, seafood and Uluwatu temple

After our painless pick-up from the airport to our hotel, the Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu, we were excited to start off our 48 Hours in Bali marathon with the super breakfast - no other way to start the day on a full stomach, with an amazing view over the hotel’s outdoors pool.

A quick WhatsApp message later to our scooter guy, our Eastpak backpacks filled with our equipment for the day and we got our scooter delivered to us at the hotel, and were ready to start exploring!

One thing we were extremely curious about and couldn’t help ourselves, is trying Luwak Coffee. If you haven't heard about it, Kopi Luwak (in Indonesian: coffee from [the] Luwak—Civet cat) was discovered in Indonesia under the Dutch colonial rule.

During that time, native farmers and plantation workers were forbidden from harvesting coffee for their own use, and soon discovered that the civet cat would eat coffee cherries and pass the seeds—the coffee beans—without digesting them.. Upon brewing coffee made from these beans, they discovered it tasted much better than the conventional coffee of the time.

This production of coffee is now quite controversial, which is unfortunately something we found out about after we tried it. Due to tourists (like us) interest in Luwak Coffee, the process has become industrialised, to the detriment of the civet cat.

Now, the place we went to try the coffee,, also offers an array of teas and coffee for taste (for free) before you get your choice of coffee or tea. We could try fun flavored coffees such as ginseng coffee or saffron tea, and ended up loving the coconut coffee and ginger tea (how basic of us). The Luwak Coffee wasn’t necessarily our favorite, so it’s up to you to try it!

The place is really beautiful, and we had to explore around and try the giant swing around the coffee plantation, and you can buy teas or coffee at the shop inside of it.

A nice way to spend some time around Uluwatu is to head toward Jimbaran Beach. You can visit Jenggala Gallery, the extension of Jenggala Keramik, one of Bali’s legendary ceramic producers, where you can admire a rich collection of ceramic arts and exhibits.

The gallery features regular exhibitions from international ceramic artists, sculptors and painters.

Another must see is the famous Jimbaran Bay, on Bali's southwestern coast. One of Bali's best beaches, Jimbaran's 4km-long arc of sand is mostly clean and there is no shortage of places to get a snack, drink or seafood lunch. Spend some time relaxing on the beach and appreciate the beautiful views!

One thing that we really took advantage of while in Bali is the access to massages, yoga and the overall healthy and chilled activities available around the island. We indulged in a massage at our hotel, but there are plenty of places where you can get a spa treatment, a mani-pedi, a massage or a yoga session for a fraction of what you would pay anywhere else. It’s truly worth it!

Around 4pm, we headed to the famous Uluwatu Hindu water temple for the sunset and the iconic fire dance. The Luhur Uluwatu Temple, often known simply as Uluwatu Temple, is another Balinese coastal temple famous among both visitors and locals.

Perched on the edge of a high ocean cliff, this temple offers visitors an unforgettable stunning view of the horizon that you won’t want to miss.

The entrance fee to the temple is RP 30,000 (USD $2) per person, and purple sarongs are provided if you wear clothes showing your knees.

Every night at 6.30pm, you can attend the popular Kecak Fire Dance, a local dance drama that is truly worth staying for. The extra to pay to attend the dance is RP 100,000 ($8.10) per person.

Tip: Be careful around the monkeys and remove hats, sunglasses, and earrings. They will try and grab what you’re holding, so beware while taking pictures and videos!

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