Mark Ziese

May 21, 2025

Is the Lighthouse of Alexandria under It?

Mark Ziese

May 21, 2025

Explore the intersection of ancient wonders and Biblical history at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Join our May 2026 tour and visit Alexandria where the Greek Old Testament was born.

Mark Ziese

April 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Video Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Mark Ziese

April 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Take a guided tour through Cairo's New Grand Egyptian Museum.

Mark Ziese

April 21, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Sinai Flyover: The Meeting Place of Continents

Mark Ziese

April 21, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Explore the unique geography of the Sinai Peninsula, a desert region connecting Africa and Asia featuring rugged mountains, the Tih Plateau, and seasonal wadis.

Mark Ziese

April 14, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips

Sharm el-Sheikh: A Red Sea Resort

Mark Ziese

April 14, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips

Discover Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt’s premier Red Sea resort.

Mark Ziese

April 10, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Beyond the Golden Mask: Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings

Mark Ziese

April 10, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Explore the entrance to King Tut’s Tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings. Discover why this discovery changed history and join our 2027 Biblical Egypt trips.

Mark Ziese

April 4, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

Desert Dining in Sinai, Bedouin Style

Mark Ziese

April 4, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

Enjoy a bedouin feast prepared at the base of Jebel Musa in Sinai. A meal like this will carry you to the top of the mountain!

Mark Ziese

April 4, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Sinai Summit: Climbing Jebal Musa

Mark Ziese

April 4, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Experience the spiritual journey of climbing Mount Sinai (Jabal Musa). Discover the biblical history, the challenging steps, and a breathtaking sunset over the Sinai Peninsula in our latest video guide.

Mark Ziese

March 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips, Plants & Animals

Nile Oasis: The Timeless Charm of Banana Island

Mark Ziese

March 28, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips, Plants & Animals

Escape to the lush West Bank of Luxor for a rural Egyptian experience. Discover the traditional farming, banana plantations, and authentic hospitality of Banana Island in our latest video tour.

Mark Ziese

March 21, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips

Camel Rides at the Pyramids, Giza

Mark Ziese

March 21, 2025

Exploring Egypt, Travel Tips

Experience the Giza Plateau like an ancient traveler. Learn why a camel ride offers the best views of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in Egypt.

Mark Ziese

March 14, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Giza: Journey to the Center of a Pyramid

Mark Ziese

March 14, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

What is it really like inside the Great Pyramid at Giza? Discover tips on tickets, the Grand Gallery, and the King's Chamber.

Mark Ziese

January 19, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Chasing the Light: An Evening Ascent of Jebel Musa

Mark Ziese

January 19, 2025

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Experience the majesty of climbing Jebel Musa (Mount Sinai) in the evening. Discover the beauty of the Sinai Peninsula at sunset.

Mark Ziese

January 16, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Study Tour to Egypt, 2025

Mark Ziese

January 16, 2025

Exploring Egypt

Experience the mystery of the Giza Plateau. From the precise cardinal alignment to the narrow passages of the King’s Chamber, stand before the architectural genius of ancient Egypt. Check out our full Egypt tour schedule at Bible Land Explorer.

Mark Ziese

December 5, 2023

Exploring Greece, Exploring Egypt

From Pyramids to Parthenon: Goodbye Egypt, Hello Greece!

Mark Ziese

December 5, 2023

Exploring Greece, Exploring Egypt

Trading the golden sands of Egypt for the marble horizons of Greece! Experience the transition from the land of the Pharaohs to the birthplace of democracy in our first look at Athens.

Mark Ziese

October 10, 2023

Exploring Egypt

Cairo Departure: Goodbye Egypt!

Mark Ziese

October 10, 2023

Exploring Egypt

Departing Cairo with a hard drive of photos and a mind full of unfinished stories. Explore the magnetic pull of Egypt’s history and join me in saying 'see you later' to this ancient land.

Mark Ziese

October 6, 2023

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

Koshari: The Ultimate Egyptian Comfort Food

Mark Ziese

October 6, 2023

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

Looking for the best street food in Cairo? Discover Koshari—Egypt's legendary mix of rice, pasta, and spice—and watch our video for a taste of this local favorite.

Mark Ziese

October 3, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: A Mashup of the Dead

Mark Ziese

October 3, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a stunning subterranean mashup of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures hidden beneath the streets of Alexandria.

Mark Ziese

September 29, 2023

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

The Sights and Smells of the Anfushi Fish Market

Mark Ziese

September 29, 2023

Exploring Egypt, Food & Drink

Experience the pulse of Alexandria at the Anfushi Fish Market. From haggling locals to the silver flash of the morning’s catch, watch our video for a true taste of Egyptian coastal life.

Mark Ziese

September 24, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

The First Translation of the Bible: The Septuagint

Mark Ziese

September 24, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Discover how the Septuagint bridged the gap between Hebrew scripture and the Greek world. Explore the legendary translation that became the early Church’s Bible and paved the way for the Gospel’s spread.

Mark Ziese

September 19, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Alexander's Mediterranean Port in Egypt

Mark Ziese

September 19, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

From Alexander’s vision to the world’s intellectual capital: discover how Alexandria became the cultural heartbeat of the ancient Mediterranean.

Mark Ziese

September 14, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Alexander the Great: The Founder Who Never Left

Mark Ziese

September 14, 2023

Exploring Egypt, History & Archaeology

Discover the mystery of Alexander the Great’s two visits to Alexandria—one to found the city and a second to be buried there in a lost tomb that still eludes historians.