Communication Problems in Egypt
Speaking the same language doesn’t guarantee understanding. Here’s how cultural differences in Egypt can derail conversations—and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
Relaxation in Egypt
When I first moved to Luxor in 2003 and wanted to buy material/cloth, curtains, sheets, house furniture etc. I had to go to Cairo for them. Anything available in Luxor was NOTHING even remotely near what I needed. Finding a laptop to buy was impossible. It took me 18 months and 6 trips to Cairo…
Egyptian Tummy Bug – Pharaoh’s Revenge!
The saddest thing for me is when a tourist arrives at my door suffering from Egyptian Tummy – the worst part is that it’s not that hard to avoid it when you know how and carry the remedy in your pocket – just in case. There is a local, fast acting remedy and every traveller should buy it on arrival in Egypt.
Rising Cost of Egyptian Holidays
The overnight devaluation of the Egyptian pound a few months ago meant a short term ‘bargain basement’ bonanza for foreign tourists coming here. The value of the Egyptian Pound to the dollar was halved, which meant that tourists were able to buy some goods at half the previous price – a bonus for the tourists…
Egypt Airports – Arrivals, Departures, Lost Luggage
Luxor and Cairo Airports – what you need to know about your arrival and departure, entry visas and taxi transfers
Travelling With Baby – Egypt
Though I have lived in Egypt since 2003 I never really looked at what was available for babies until last January when I travelled with my two year old grand-son, Jonny. Consequently most of my luggage was taken up with everything I thought I would need for him. When we travelled again in May, I…
Bad Day on the Giza Plateau – A Guide’s Worth on Egypt’s Most Sacred Ground
“Where once walked kings and queens in awe and reverence — today you step in the faeces of horses and camels.” After years of guiding tours across Egypt, I returned to Giza hoping for quiet reflection inside the Great Pyramid. What followed was intimidation, scams, and heartbreak at what the site has become.
Vaccines before going to Egypt?
Prepare for your Egypt trip by understanding vaccinations and medical preparations.