Touts in Egypt can be relentlessly annoying and aggressive in their attempts to extract money off tourists, and this can for many people ruin what should be an otherwise enjoyable experience visiting some of the worlds greatest historical sites and…
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How To Deal With Touts And Hassle In Egypt.
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Posted in Travel Video
Is Travel In Egypt Really Safe?
With so many travel warnings and media scaremongering a lot of travellers are simply afraid to travel to Egypt, but is Egypt really dangerous? Is it really not safe to travel to Egypt? Get the real story on how safe Egypt is from travellers who are actually there!
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Visit Egypt.
Egypt is quite simply one of the oldest and most fascinating tourist destinations on the planet, but there has been no better time to visit this unique destination than now, and here is why …
15 Reasons You Need To Visit Alexandria, Egypt.
Alexandria is one of Egypt’s greatest hidden treasures, a cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean ambiance and a legendary history largely forgotten, Alexandria is just waiting for travellers to rediscover it’s faded charm, and here are the top 10 reasons why you should add it to your Egypt itinerary.
My Growing Frustration And Anger With Egyptian Tourism.
I am growing increasingly frustrated with Egypt as a country, with illegal buildings encroaching onto the Giza plateau and other hitorical and cultural sites, and think that if it is not careful, it will not only destroy its own tourism industry but more importantly lose some of history’s greatest treasures forever.
The Ultimate Guide To Visiting The Pyramids Of Giza In Egypt.
The great Pyramids of Egypt, the last remaining ancient wonder of the world and one of histories greatest tourist attractions. Learn everything you need to know to travel to Egypt and visit the Giza plateau with this ultimate guide to visiting the Pyramids of Giza.
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Posted in Destinations
A Slower Pace Of Life On The Nile.
Egypt is far too often seen through the lens of a tourists camera on a whistle stop tour of it’s major sites, before being whisked back to their air conditioned resorts and all inclusive drinks, but to truly see Egypt you have to match her pace.
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Posted in Destinations
Walk Like An Egyptian.
To see the true beauty of Egypt and her people, you have to get away from the packaged resorts and travel independently. Slow down, be a little spontaneous, take the time to see it properly, let Egypt show herself to you and spend some time with her people away from the resorts. You will not regret it.
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