Practical guidance for planning a trip to Egypt, including safety, costs, best timing, logistics, itineraries, and clear advice to help travelers avoid common mistakes.
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.
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…
Luxor and Cairo Airports – what you need to know about your arrival and departure, entry visas and taxi transfers
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…
“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.
Prepare for your Egypt trip by understanding vaccinations and medical preparations.