19 Things NOT to do in EGYPT as a TOURIST
From avoiding crowded places and understanding local customs to staying safe in nightlife and navigating transportation.
Thinking of Visiting Luxor’s West Bank? Not that easy.
Navigating Luxor’s West Bank even as a long-term resident can bring unexpected challenges. Taxis on the West Bank, can be a problem because you are stuck
Communication Problems in Egypt – how to converse
When people speaking different native languages come together misunderstandings are common – sometimes you don’t know you are having two different convesations in Egypt!
Luxor Hassle Capital of the World?
Secret to dealing with street hassle in Luxor! Learn how to navigate the persistent calls of “Fellucca! Tax! Calesh!” and more.
Lost My Head in the Bank!
“Do you speak arabic?” I am often asked…….from now on my answer will be “just enough to cause a riot if I want!” One thing that sends my blood pressure up is when someone jumps a queue I am standing in. Now, if the person is in a terrible hurry (even if I am also)…
Niqab or Hijab – a sometimes controversial topic
Niqab – Hijab. To wear or not to wear. There is a brilliant personal piece of writing by Nadia here where she tells her story of going from not wear to wearing and back to not wearing the niqab (face veil etc. worn by some muslim ladies). The 70+ comments at the end of her…
Difference between Western & Egyptian Societies
Many times guests have asked me the differences between Western and Egyptian ways of life, thinking etc. and it is a subject one could talk about and analyse for hours. But today I found this on the net and I think it answers part of question – differences between the societies brilliantly and concisely in…