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 The Wandering Camel says... by TheWanderingCamel
Tips
1. Bank card should have a FOUR digit pin code.
2. Different bank ATMs in Egypt accept different cards: some take MC, others Visa, some take both.
ATM Locater for VISA
ATM Locater for Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus
3. ATMs provide money in Egyptian pounds at the day's exchange rate with minimal exchange fees, the usual charge for being from a different bank.
4. There are ALWAYS security issues in ANY country. For ex. in USA it is not unheard of for employees to steal customers card numbers from receipts. Here is a neat feature:
Pre-Paid ATM Cards
5. In case you lose a card, it is advisable to have a 2nd card on a 2nd bank. Leave a Comment
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 Cold in Egypt by TheWanderingCamel
PS: Upper Egypt and the Red Sea Coast are not quite as cold in these months. If you plan to hike Mt. Sinai before sunrise, you will need a heavy coat even in the fall and spring months. Many of the lower priced hotels are not equipped with heat. You should be fine with a blanket but going out at night can be quite chilly!
Here is a link with a chart of average temperatures for Egypt.
Climate
Also click on the links below for a current weather description and a trip planner where you can check on expected weather for the dates of your travel.
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 by TheWanderingCamel
Here is a link to a lightweight voltage converter suitable for using for hairdryers, curling irons and the like. It is NOT useful for electronic items like lap tops.
http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/converters1.html
Here is a link for plug adapters.
http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/egypt-plug-adapters.html
See my tip on laptops for more information.
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 by TheWanderingCamel
You can probably find them in most pharmacies in Egypt but its better to be safe than sorry.
If you dont take any, there is also some med called ANTINAL(nilfuroxazide) that you can easily find in most pharmacies in Egypt.
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 Dude, bring your shades. by TheWanderingCamel
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 by TheWanderingCamel
Here is a link similar to the large power converter I bought (weighed a ton, not suitable for lugging all over Egypt as a tourist).
http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/converters.html
If you are going to be living there then I suggest budgeting the converter into your plans. It will help protect from power surges.
If you plan to bring a surge protector with multiple plugs that has a power switch on it, I believe you will still need the converter to plug the surge protector into (unless the surge protector is designed for 220). I managed to blow mine out somehow and looking back, I think this is why.
For regular electric items, see my other tip on the subject.
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 Kid with a kid by YoguesLeave a Comment
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Use a backpack to carry everything on the mountain. Carrying something in your hands it will slow down your climbing.
Even if you climb Mt. Sinai in the summer months there are some mandatory things to take along: socks, hat, good walking shoes, scarf, sweater or jacket.
On the top of the mountain is really cold.
The ones that are not willing to carry anything with them, they can rent blankets for 10 LE (USD 2-).
Don’t forget also a pocket lamp. It will be more than useful for the final part of the climbing.
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Bring the good backpack for the young ones and backpackers; get the trolley-strong type for the seniors and luxury travellers.
Bring the light and cotton ones for the summer time (March to September-October). Bring a jacket and trousers for the hikings and rail-bus trip. For the ladies, bring alternative layers; in case you see the dirty looks on the street from your mini dress. Good walking or sport shoes and more shocks will be a must.
Bring the emergency medicines for fever and diarrhea; the pantyliners are difficult to find in some areas too. Tissues, wet tissues or hand sanitizer in your bag all the time. Take the powder for your shoes and feet with you too.
Bring a big capacity of memory card, you are going to take thousands of great pictures here. Mini DVD for your handycam is difficult to find in some area.
Pack the beach gear if you are going to go at The Red Sea Area.
Many good and complete diving equipment in diving sites of Red Sea, dont burden yoursef with the heavy ones.
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