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Drawn from the famous book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, photographer Tâm Bùi embarks on a journey to explore the desert and find his own “treasure.”
Egypt surpasses all our expectations in the latest photo collection by Tâm Bùi
When we think of Egypt, images of vast deserts, majestic pyramids, and mysterious pharaohs from the famous comic series “Queen of Egypt” immediately come to mind. Despite this, Egypt remains a distant, exotic land that few have had the chance to set foot in, especially for the young Vietnamese.
Earlier this year, Egypt unexpectedly became a focal point of interest. After exploring familiar countries like Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines, the youth began to turn their attention to the unfamiliar land of Egypt. Recently, the photo series by photographer Tâm Bùi has convinced everyone: it's time to go to Egypt!
Sharing about his journey, Tâm Bùi revealed: “ Egypt has been my dream since childhood, inspired by fairy tales and especially films about pyramids and pharaohs. In my imagination, Egypt is dyed with mystical colors, with numerous ancient tombs, and a long-standing civilization that has always sparked a desire to set foot in. Recently, I read the famous novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, which tells the story of a journey to Egypt in search of treasure by a young man named Santiago. Completely empathizing with the young man's story, my group of friends and I decided to follow in Santiago's footsteps to find our own 'treasure.'”
Before embarking on the journey, the 80s photographer spent about 4 months preparing for the trip. He gathered information from Lonely Planet and his friends living in Egypt. Tâm Bùi's journey lasted for 3 weeks along the length of the Nile River, costing around 40 million VND per person.
He stated: “Food, accommodation, and transportation in Egypt are very affordable, much cheaper than in Vietnam. The price of gasoline in Cairo is 5 Egyptian Pounds per liter, equivalent to 6500 Vietnamese Dong. As a result, the cost of food and daily expenses is also lower.”
One memorable moment for the 80s photographer on this trip was when the group was on Siwa Island, a mosque on the Sinai Peninsula was bombed, resulting in 200 casualties. At that time, all communication was cut off. Tâm Bùi's group had to take refuge in a hotel and quickly return to the capital Cairo when the situation stabilized.
Despite taking quite some time to adapt to Egypt's dry and hot weather and getting used to the somewhat challenging cuisine of the country, Tâm Bùi affirmed that Egypt is definitely a country worth experiencing and exploring. “The monuments and landscapes of Egypt are much more beautiful and magnificent when seen from the outside. I feel completely overwhelmed and impressed by the ancient civilization of the Egyptian people,” the 80s photographer emphasized.
Let's explore more images from Tâm Bùi's trip to Egypt:
According to Young Intellectuals
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourMarch 30, 2018
