The Demeter Chronicles

Fall is a time to for harvesting and gathering. It is the perfect time to learn about essential oils and their uses, and how you can transform your space by blending them. You can benefit by having Fall Essential Oils such as bergamont, cedarwood and clove. Anise Star, Balsam Peru, Bay, Bay Laurel, Beeswax, Benzoin , Black [...]

Ancient Girl Power: Hatshepsut the Female Pharaoh

Besides Cleopatra, Hatshepsut is one of the most intriguing and mysterious women rulers of ancient Egypt. She was born during the 18th Dynasty, she was the daughter of royal parents. Her father was Tuthmosis I and ruled Egypt for approximately 12 to 14 years. Her mother was Ahmes, the sister of Amenophris I, a Pharaoh [...]

The Art of Haggling

Can you imagine what fun it would be if you could walk into your favorite department store and tell the sales staff that although the sweater price is $50, you’ll give her $25?  She counters with $30 and you settle for $35!  Wouldn’t that be great, we could probably end the countries deficit if savvy [...]

Explore Egyptian Astrology

There are a variety of interpretations of the Egyptian zodiac in existence today. With the one presented here, each sign of the zodiac is presided over by a god or goddess, or the sacred river Nile. Although there are twelve astrological signs in this system, their date correspondences aren’t concise monthly ranges like the Western [...]

Bee Healthy

The honey bee also known as Apis mellifera, has been around for millions of years and are vital as pollinators. The bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man. Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water; and it’s the [...]

Fun Perfume Facts

Fun Perfume Facts
Want to learn more about the ancient art of perfume making? Join us in Egypt next Spring! Meanwhile here are a few interesting things to learn about perfume.
Pure Perfume Is Better For You
Just like jewelry, pure perfume oils vary tremendously in quality. Pure perfume oils are truly what the designer of the fragrance [...]

Egyptian Papyrus

Our English word “paper,” is from the word “papyrus”, an Egyptian word that originally meant “that which belongs to the house” (the bureaucracy of ancient Egypt). At about the same time as the ancient Egyptians moved from prehistory to history by developing a written language, they discovered the need for a medium other than stone [...]

Discover Egyptian Astrology

 
There are a great number of interpretations of Egyptian Astrology, in this one each sign of the zodiac is presided over by either a god, goddess, or the sacred river Nile. There are twelve astrological signs in this system, their date correspondences aren’t concise monthly ranges like the Western zodiac, but a series of date [...]

Essential Oils For Summer Travel

Summer travel is always fun but the preparation and travel to your destination can be stressful. Aromatherapy can help with a multitude of travel issues, including motion sickness, bug bites, upset stomach and the travel crankies. Here are some good traveler’s essentials to bring: Lavender is great for easing tension in adults and children during [...]

Itinerary and Tour Guide Bios for Egypt April 18-May 1, 2011

April 18-May 1, 2011
*Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: APRIL 18, 2011  ~Meet at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York at the Egypt Air counter for international check-in.
Please arrive no later than 2:25 pm EST. We will conduct a brief orientation to meet all the members of our group and board our non-stop flight to Cairo, which [...]

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