Spellbound in Siwa Oasis, Egypt: Couples only: Ideal for a romantic desert get-away. Tranquil private double room with stunning views and en-suite bathrooms, hidden in a one-acre palm grove farm with a spring-water swimming pool and outdoor kitchennette, and close to many attractions. During winter chilly evenings, go for a dip at the famous local hot spring, then come home and stay warm and snug by the beautiful fireplace. The bed has a high-quality, king-size mattress for a comfortable, peaceful sleep. All wooden furniture is bespoke, locally made and finished with eco-friendly, non-VOC varnish: wooden floor, king-size wooden bed base, spacious wooden wardrobe, and laptop-friendly wooden table with two wooden chairs, an ideal workspace for those who like to combine work with pleasure. In order to keep the room airy and fresh, there are mosquito nets on all windows and at the door, and around over the bed. However there is an electric fan for hot days if needed. During the winter months, the fireplace does quite a good job. Spellbound in Siwa Oasis is off grid. Hence, the whole house is powered by solar panels with battery storage, thus avoiding the many powercuts in Siwa and the rest of Egypt.

Bianca is a home educator and worldschooler, and her passions include, in no particular order, education, languages, nature, healthy living and travelling. Ciaran is a computer programmer with a Phd in computer science. He is the technical brain in the family. He is in early retire- ment. Toby, nearly 13 years old, has never been to school. He has learnt to read by himself. He is a passionate swimmer and cyclist. His current hobby is parkour. He is outdoorsy, still loves playing and he adapts easily to his environment. The whole McHale family are avid readers and life-long learners.

Like a mirage in the middle of the desert, Siwa Oasis lures you in with its rare blend of stunning landscapes with lush greenery abutting desert sands, natural wonders, healing ancient waters, Pharaonic ruins, clear blue skies all year round, low humididy and tranquil local life. Dare to explore, connect with ancient land and enrich your life with a trip to Siwa Oasis! Alexander the Great did it in 331BC. Hide away under at the shade of a palm tree in plentiful palm groves while savouring delicious fresh dates. Relax in one of the oasis’ plentiful natural springs with water bubbling up from down below. Natural groundwater is the main source of water (over 200 natural springs), ranging from cold springs to hot springs (42 degrees Celsius) to salty water (95% salinity). Float on turquoise-blue salt lakes and relax in thermal waters, healing your aching bones and skin problems. explore the serene atmosphere of the desert, off-road in the towering sand dunes about 100m high and watch the sun magestically go down. Surrender to the incredible rhythm of the desert while discovering your inner stillness. Fall asleep under a blanket of stars and let the breathtaking sunrise wake you up.