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Tips on accommodations
Accommodations in Egypt run the gamut from flea-pit to palatial, and an enormous number of choices exist throughout the country. Despite the numbers, however, value for money can be a little hard to find. At the palatial end of the market,... Continue reading »
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Internet access
Without Your Own Computer Internet access in most of Egypt is cheap and easy, with even the smallest and most out-of-the-way villages sporting at least rudimentary Internet capacity. You may have to elbow game-playing kids out of the way,... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
I have divided restaurants throughout the book into four categories. Very Expensive meals are LE150 ($27/£14) or more, Expensive meals are LE100 ($18/£9.25) or more, Moderate meals are between LE50 to LE80 ($9.10-$15/£4.65-£7.40), and Inexpen... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Egyptian society is very family oriented. Children of all ages are gladly accepted in virtually every context, and it is quite common for restaurant and hotel staff to whisk toddlers away for playtime, leaving parents to enjoy their meal. Tha... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Egyptians have a somewhat schizophrenic attitude toward homosexuality. On the one hand, homosexuality is considered deviant and gay men are discriminated against; on the other hand, sexual relations between men are often ignored as harmless.... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
The idea of student discounts is now well rooted in Egypt, but the idea of similar discounts for seniors is unfortunately not. Egyptians are, however, on the whole more respectful to their elders, but expect respect rather than discounts.... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
On package vacations, single travelers are often hit with a "single supplement" to the base price. To avoid it, you can agree to room with other single travelers or find a compatible roommate before you go, from one of the many roommate-locat... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) (www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to ge... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before, but Egypt poses a number of challenges. Cairo is emblematic of the difficulties that you will face: high curbs, a comp... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Women traveling alone in Egypt face some challenges, and it's important to get the cultural cues correct in order to minimize the hassle and potential problems. First, recognize that simply by being an unaccompanied woman, you are perceive... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
As detailed in "Dealing with Discrimination", African-American travelers may experience difficulties in Egypt. Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking... Continue reading »
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Tips for vegetarian travelers
Vegetarian options are becoming more common in Egyptian restaurants, but the best bet remains ordering a variety of appetizers. Between stuffed vine leaves and hummus, yogurts and cheeses, and fresh bread, a good restaurant can provide a well... Continue reading »
