Sunday, January 25, 2009

Customized Itinerary: Jenn & Alex from SFO

Backpacker Concierge worked closely with Jenn and Alex for weeks on the perfect 9-night itinerary. We mixed adventure, culture, and cuisine together for yet another one-of-a-kind customized itinerary.

Jenn and Alex were joined by Archana and Victor, two other travelers from America and Romania. One of the great things about Backpacker Concierge is that we always strive to pair like-minded customers together to save on costs and increase the fun factor!


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Alex venturing underneath the Step Pyramid in Cairo

Jenn trying her hand at sandboarding 60km from Cairo at Qataneyea Dunes

Waheed works his magic again to create a memorable atmosphere in the White Desert
(it looks like snow in the background, but it's actually simple rock formations)

Alex, Jenn, Waheed, Archana, and Victor in the Black Desert


Alex is getting up close and personal with a camel near the Black Desert
Young camel boys watch over the animals for weeks in the desert, as they feast on vegetation and
drink from the natural springs before returning to town

REAL Egyptian food - not tourist slop!
Tomato & cucumber salald with cumin, Koshari (pasta, chickpeas, lentils, fried onions, and spicey tomato sauce), Hawowshi (our personal favorite - a very unhealthy, but tastey fried meat sandwich)

Archana is ready to rumble on the 4x4's in Luxor

Jenn is working on her game face

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Bahariya's White Desert

Melissa and Tim from America took a 2-night jeep safari with Backpacker Concierge in January and made this little video to commemorate their experience.

We think it's pretty awesome!

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Thursday, January 1, 2009

One Year of Success

Backpacker Concierge would like to thank all of our fantastic, open-minded clients, service providers, and supporters for an outstanding first year of business.

2008 Facts & Figures
(this is where we pat ourselves on the back):

- 53 Customized Itineraries, with
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193 Passengers
- 6 nights: Average program length
- 67% of people who contact Backpacker Concierge decide to book with us in the end
- 2,095 Unique visitors to www.backpackerconcierge.com

- 6 Service providers working exclusively with Backpacker Concierge