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Backpack- many hotels dont like you bringing water and food in but you can pay less outside and its a good way to carry it around.
Sturdy shoes for walking in the desert should you take a safari
Sunscreen with a high SPF factor, antibiotic ointment for in case you scrape you knees on the coral (ouch!)
Bring an underwater camera. The little disposible kind by Kodak work just fine. You will want to document the beautiful fish you see.
You dont have to bring it but you might want to purchase your own snorkel and mask. Leave a Comment
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Swim suit
shorts
flip flops
summer dresses
khakis
sturdy shoes (if you plan on going on any excursions to Luxor)
hat (very important)
Although, it wasn't enforced, be sensitive to the culture and the dress code. I witnessed plenty of tourists (European) traipsing around the major sites in nothing more than bikini tops, mini-mini skirts, or Daisy Dukes shorts. . .and we're called "Ugly Americans"??
sunblock (the sun can be quite brutal in the summer)
imodium-AD (because you just might get the runs if you're not careful on what you eat)
a disposable underwater camera was a great addition
plenty of film
camera batteries
Camelbak hydration system. I can't tell you what a lifesaver this was. It beats lugging your water around in those cumbersome bottles when you can take that same bottle to fill up your Camelbak and sling it across your back. Yes, it is quite pricey, but it's money well spent. There are different sorts of bags that are sold; you can get the basic model or you can go all out and get one that looks like a rucksack but also holds your water resorvoir.
believe it or not, PENCILS, they're great to give for baksheesh rather than money. I found it was very well recieved by the locals when I took their pictures. I brought 6 packs of pencils with me and was able to give most of them away. Leave a Comment
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Usual beach holiday bags!
Light clothing all year round, long sleeves for winter nights. Swimming costume, flippers, snorkel, mask.
A pair of strong shoes are advisable if you do any trips to Luxor/Cairo as you will be walking over stones etc!
Mosquito repellent
Imodium (for diariha) a must as you can pick up some nasty stomach bugs from Egypt!
Underwater camera, I used the disposable Kodak Ultra Sport, waterpoof to 10 metres, enough for snorkelling! Compared to the Fuji Marine that I used in Maldives I found the Kodak better! You can see my results... Leave a Comment
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 by larababy
Definitely factor 30 or above. Even if you tan easily. Drink gallons of water. The air is so dry you could easily become dehydrated without realising it. Leave a Comment
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 by Aurorae
lots and LOTS of sunscreen, after sun body milk, pills for diarrhea
besides the usual photo/filmiong equipment, be sure to have underwater camera! If you don't have it, you ca easily get one there, they are cheap, 60 to 100 pounds (depends if you want one time use, or to use more times), which is 10-15$.Then you'll be able to take pretty photos like this one!
hats against the sun, sun glasses, snorkeling equipment (flippers, masks, breathing pipe, even a diver suit if you prefer) Leave a Comment
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 Sunset by dedeckerm.
Don`t forget your swimming suit!!
For all people who are drinking water from the tap I advice you : take imodium (loperamidum) or another anti-diarrhoea with you.
I promise you that you need it!
When it is to bad you can take an antibioticum such as ciproxine (ciprofloxacine 250 mg)
And for stomach ache take motilium (domperidonum).
If you have only cramp on your intestine you can take ercefuryl (nifuroxazide).
Please don`t forget your sunmilk you shall need I promise!
Take enough films for photographs with you Leave a Comment
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Travels to places like Egypt involves a lot of fighting the heat, especially if you, like me (I am still surprised as to why I did that), go there right in the middle of the summer. Hereŭs a list of useful items to take:
- Hats and other covering: Large brimmed hats that provide head covering and some shade. For women, they are also a proof of modesty, welcomed when visiting old churches and mosques. Scarves and the like covering shoulders and arms can keep the sun off during treks. A cloth hat or scarf can be soaked to help keep the head cool.
- "Squeeze Breeze": this is a water bottle with a sprayer and a battery-operated fan attached. The beach toy to take with you!
- Sun block: While sun blocks may be purchased in Egypt, people tend to prefer sticking with their own favourite brand (the skin, too, ŭgets usedŭ to it), and thereŭs not guarantee youŭll find it on the spot. So take your own, if you have preferences! Leave a Comment
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ALOE GEL. I cannot say that enough. My niece went snorkeling for FOUR HOURS STRAIGHT and paid the price. Leave a Comment
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 by tomerik
Also bring some digestive pills.
Lots of sun screen. Without it you will get sunburned in 5 minutes. Leave a Comment
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When you have a digital camera that can take movies also and you don't use a videocamera, you'd better take 3 GB memorycards with you when you do the Cruise on the Nile + Hurghada. I also take 3 extra sets of spare batteries with me.
When you want to take exclusive personal underwater pictures of the tropical fish you can buy an aquapack on ebay for your digital camera to shoot the fish :) Leave a Comment
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