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  • MegDave

    Cairo again | May 22 08'

    by MegDave a traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Cairo

    We said goodbye to Dahab and the amazing red sea and got onto probably the most inappropriate bus for an overnight bus we had been in. It was hell.... Continue reading »

  • Traveling Edmondsons

    Cairo at Last ! | Nov 03 05'

    by Traveling Edmondsons a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Cairo

    "The Pyramids were Amazing !"

    Saturday 5th was a first full day in Cairo so we ventured to the museum. The real adventure was getting there by taxi !  The Taxi's of Cairo are... Continue reading »

  • Syerah

    Cairo's Citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque | Aug 23 07'

    by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Cairo

    "The Citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo's eastern skyline."

    One of Cairo's most popular tourist attractions is the Citadel which houses a number of museums, ancient mosques and other sites.  The Citadel... Continue reading »

  • Shane S

    Cairo, Egypt | Oct 26 07'

    by Shane S a 40 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in Cairo

    "16 million people in this city and it feels like everyone one of them is driving at the same time!"

    I took an overnight flight out of Morocco and into Egypt.  No food at the airport so I ended up eating a box of cookies I found at the duty fr... Continue reading »

  • susani

    Cairo: A big bustling city with cars and people everywhere... | Jul 08 08'

    by susani a female from Los Gatos, on vacation in Cairo

    "If it is a 3-lane road, then the drivers make it a 6 lane "free for all.""

    BAKSHEESH: Let's get this out of the way first. Go with an open mind and a pocket full of baksheesh! Definition of Baksheesh: gratuity or tip... Continue reading »

  • Faraz Hasan

    Cairo: The Pyramids, The Sphinx and the Cairo Museum | Feb 04 06'

    by Faraz Hasan a 31 year old male from London, on vacation in Cairo

    ""Pyramids old! Very old! Some say all built by great king Conan!""

    Just got back from Egypt this weekend and I had a great time! Got to relax and forget about my cares for the first time in god knows how long. I di... Continue reading »

  • Janeyyy

    Camels | Sep 05 07'

    by Janeyyy a 21 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Cairo

    after a relatively uneventful flight into Cairo, we drove to our hotel.  John and I were sharing again, so it was ok.  Then we all got dr... Continue reading »

  • Bill Benson

    City Don’t Cry – Page and Plant | Jan 12 07'

    by Bill Benson a 40 year old male from Brooklyn, on vacation in Cairo

    1-14-07  8amGot into Cairo last night and things are  . . well surreal is the best word in mind.  I heard about bad drivers but I do... Continue reading »

  • Syerah

    Coptic Cairo - A window into the past | Aug 19 07'

    by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Cairo

    "Although it may be hard to believe now, around the 4th century, Christianity was the official religion of Egypt."

    Up at 10:00 am and only just barely. I slept more than 12 hours - that’s the longest stretch of sleep I have had in months. I needed that! Missy is... Continue reading »

  • Magic Carpet Ride

    Crazy Cairo | Dec 24 06'

    by Magic Carpet Ride a traveling as a family from Fullerton, on vacation in Cairo

    "pyramids and mummies"

    Cairo makes Amman look organized.  The traffic is constantly snarled and obeys no laws whatsoever.  Crossing the street you have to take... Continue reading »

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