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Egypt Customs and Tradition to Pay Attention To (Warnings)
Egypt is by-and-large a Muslim country and public display of intimacy such as kissing and fondling is frowned upon. Women are asked to dress conservatively. In souks like those in Luxor Bazaar...Read full tip...
Felucca Ride (Warnings)
Like the gondola ride in Italy, a visit to Egypt is seen to be incomplete without riding a felucca (an ancient broad sailed boat) especially to honeymooners and couples who just want to get away from...Read full tip...
Egyptian Shopkeepers (Warnings)
Women without companion in Egypt is vulnerable to sexual harassment so before deciding to go solo for a trip urge a friend or a boyfriend to accompany you. Also be careful when visiting the market places...Read full tip...
Visiting Cairo (Itineraries)
The best time to pay a visit to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is between the months of September to April when the weather is fairly agreeable. Avoid a visit during the Muslim festivals such as the Ramadan...Read full tip...
Visiting Mosques in Egypt (Warnings)
Other than the Pyramids in Giza and the felucca ride on the Nile river, visiting mosque is also a popular activity in Egypt. Most of the major mosques are open to the public (Mosque-Madrassa of...Read full tip...
Traveling alone in Egypt (Female Traveler)
Traveling in Egypt solo is generally safe, especially in larger cities where most of the tourists congregate. However, folks in rural areas may still see a tourist traveling alone suspiciously. It is...Read full tip...
Abu Simbel festival in Egypt (Itineraries)
If you want to witness how a natural phenomenon wonderfully coincides with a man-made structure, you can head off to Abu Simbel, located in Nubia and accessible from Aswan. This interesting celebration...Read full tip...
Health Issues (Health)
To safeguard fellow travelers and their citizens, Egyptian Health agency encourages visitors to take necessary immunization (for yellow fever and cholera) especially if you have been in an infected area...Read full tip...
Travelling with Kids in Egypt (With Kids)
There's no other African country that can spark the imagination of your kids more than Egypt--with its pyramids, temples, camels, and deserts. There is much to see and do whether you’re heading...Read full tip...
Travel Essentials (Warnings)
If you are making your trip to Egypt, be sure to bring your luggage with wheels and leave the heavy items at home. Also, don't forget your camera (it doesn’t have to be the latest SLR, a point-and-shoot...Read full tip...
Cash or Card? (Itineraries)
It is equally important to exchange some “cash” into the local Egyptian currency to use in giving your "baksheesh" or tip (once you ride a cab, be sure to hand some tip) and to purchase...Read full tip...
Get a Visa Pronto (Visa)
Like any other country or nation across the globe, Egypt has visa requirements for all foreign visitors. Check with the Egyptian embassy or consulate office in your country. Usually, first time visitors...Read full tip...
Food Trip in Egypt (Food)
While your eyes feast with the overwhelming sights, be sure to fill your tummy with some great native Egyptian delicacies which include the kofta (spicy lamb simmered with spices), lamb kebab, ful midames...Read full tip...
Amarna: Akhenaten and Nefertiti's city reopens to tourists (Sights)
After centuries of being closed to the public by the Egyptian government due to revolutions, wars, and Islamic extremism, Amarna, the capital city founded by controversial Egyptian pharoah Akhenaten and...Read full tip...