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Egypt Customs and Tradition to Pay Attention To
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
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
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 Mosques in Egypt
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...
Travel Essentials
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...