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Clothes Cairo
27 Reviews In winter, especially January, the temperature drops and becomes quite cold. the locals don sweaters and jackets and wear something on their heads, whether a scarf, ski cap or hood. Inside it can be...
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Packing List Alexandria
8 Reviews Alexandria can be just as hot as the rest of Egypt. However this is the place to catch an occasional ocean breeze. In the evening, carry a light sweater or jacket. Not too many foreign tourist visit...
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Toiletries/Medical Supplies Cairo
15 Reviews Most medication is available without prescription from pharmacies. Malaria prevention is not necessary as there is no danger usually from malaria in Egypt. Tablets for diarrhoea or gastric upsets can...
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Money/Credit Cards Cairo
4 Reviews If you are planning to live for an extended period of time (study abroad, work abroad etc.) then there are some money issues you will need to know. - Have two bank accounts in your home country, each...
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Be prepared - it can get unexpectedly chilly in January. I wore a light coat throughout end of Dec and all of Jan the year I spent in Cairo. Light layers will work just as well if you'd like to avoid packing something you may not need.
1. A small rucksack 2. Some luggage on wheels3. An extra bag for souvenirs 4. Layers of clothing5. Comfortable shoes 6. Some anti-diarrhoeric medicine 7. A camera and/or a video camera 8. A swimsuit 9. An umbrella10. A sewing kit
.It can get very HOT in Egypt. Southern Egypt got well into the 40s C, well over 100F when I was there in April 2008. It is also very dry, so dry you don't realize how much you are perspiring. In addition to drinking plenty of fluids, your body needs salt. It may be hard to find salt while traveling. Most of the hotels have a hard boiled egg as part of breakfast, but many times it is hard to find salt at the breakfast table.So maybe you should stop at your local fast food restaurant before you leave and get some salt packages to take on your trip.Please rate my tips should you find then interesting or useful.
.My prescriptions glasses have "Transitions" lenses. You know, the ones that turn dark in the sun. That way, I don't have to worry about carrying second sunglasses or clip-ons.I never had a problem then them. However, there was a heat wave when I was in Luxor, something like 45C or well into the 100s F. My glasses were only getting slightly gray. They were not getting dark.First I felt there was something wrong with my glasses. Maybe they wore out. In a few days, after the tempture went down to the low 90s F, they worked again. So, for some reason, Transitions lenses don't work well in high tempture.So, it is a good idea to bring real glasses or clip-ons.Please rate my tips when you find then interesting or useful.
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...
For your safe and comfortable journey in Egypt, keep these ones handy and secured. PASSPORT AND THE TICKETS for the police checking on the train, bus, and tourism sites. 20, 10, 5 EGYPTIAN POUND BANKNOTES; for tipping if you are happy with the services only. 1 EGYPTIAN POUND BANKNOTES for toilet fee; you have to pay for almost all the public toilet in Egypt. WATER for the heat; the water at the tourist sites will be ridiculously expensive. HAND OR LIQUID SANITIZER for cleaning your hands. THE SUNBLOCK for the sunlight; the sun will be still unbearable at some tourist sites even on winter time. The most important thing is YOUR CAMERA AND HANDYCAM for the unexpected magnificent views anywhere.
Large carryon Bag if you intend to buy fragile perfume bottles or Abalaster items. Winter months definitely a jacket (night time is cold), hats, Sunglasses, sneakers (lots of rocks & irregular roads in Aswan or Luxor) & scarf. Hand Sanitizer, Immodium, Tylenol, SPF lotions, Pocket tissues, bottle water.Dust Mask for people who have allergies to sand & dust in the desert or Quarry area or inside the Tombs of Vally of the Kings or Queens. Large storage capacity CF/SD cards or memory sticks are recommended since those are very expensive in Egypt. Lots of 1 Egyptian Pound Bills & Lots of USD $1 or 1 Euros. I prefer Egyptian pounds to get good deals.
one back pack and one day pack Trainers are the beat things and maybe a pair of sandals to where at night.And as far as clothing light cotton is soooooooooooo hot.ooh and swimmers for the bar in the pool. Mossie spray is a good thing to have.when it come to the bad water and the tummy bug you get, the tablets from home tend not to work because it is a different type of bug, get them from the locals. DON'T DRINK THE WATR. .As much memory space as you can you will have no trouble filling it up .Toys to give to local kids, i.e. A little kola, kangaroo ECT
The suntan lotion is a must to bring when going to Sharm! If you are planning to swim in the Red Sea, do bring one, its really hot and sunny and it will totally destroy your beautiful skin!Unless you are a type of person who enjoys the sun, like my dad!When we went swimming in the Red Sea, people thought my family just came out from an asylum! WHY? Because our faces and our body were FULLY covered with SUNTAN LOTION! Am not exagerating! My mom look like the ghost in the movie "The Ring!" But you know what? My mom claims she looks young for her age because she always puts suntan lotion everytime she goes swimming in the hot hours of the afternoon! So if your planning to go swim in Sharm, it won't hurt to bring a suntan lotion, it will be your lifeguard from the blazing sun! Unless you are like my dad, who does not care to swim with it! (He likes to sun bait!)
This is simple to listen to, but kind of hard to bring (and remember!) in reality! The weather in Egypt is no joke- when it's 12 noon-3 pm, it's totally wearing and tiresome! No, you don't sweat much here, it's a dry heat- but a killer one: Staying too long in it can give you migraines and a bad day! And this doesn't only happen to Filipinos (tropical people) but also to all the people around the world! Notice, Egyptians take a long nap from 11-3? And that the Valley of the Kings is totally empty at noon? Because only SO few can take the heat! MOTHER: "I always remind myself to bring umbrellas and hats but the moment we tour, I always forget them!" BROTHER: "Ay...mom you're getting senile!" Don't be senile too: Bring some protection for your head or get burned!
Four Seasons At The First Cairo
4 Reviews and 208 Opinions You must go through a street barrack and through metal detectors just to get to the elevator and get...
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa Luxor
8 Reviews and 261 Opinions We had a fabulous time! We were pampered from top to bottom. I am feeling very relaxed. Excellent...
Sultans Gardens Resort Sharm El Sheikh
6 Reviews and 2565 Opinions The Sultans Gardens hotel locate near Sharm El Sheik´s Airport (about 15 minutes drove) and hotel...
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Q: My husband and I booked a trip a few months ago to Cairo & Sharm, and we're considering cancelling given the recent kidnappings in...
A: I dont know what to tell you but I would still go...dont let anyone ruin your plans and dont live with what ifs...Are your planned trips going to be with big tour...
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