Egypt
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See the above for the rest of the advice.
- Travel: How Safe Is It To Travel In Cairo
Heritage Key (Annie Waddington-Feather) I stopped posting 90% of the travel articles that find their way into my Inbox a long time ago because if they bore me senseless I am guessing that they will bore most of the blog's visitors too. On the other...
- Travel: The Fantastic Chaos Of Cairo
e-Travel Blackboard When one hears the word ‘Cairo’, one immediately thinks pyramids, mummies, camels and a whole lot of sand. While this is true, Cairo has so much more to offer than these antiquities. With its countless bazaars, wide range of Middle...
- Travel: Amid The Glories Of Egypt, Armed Guards Are Ever-present
The Gazette, Montreal (Helga Loverseed) Policemen and armed personnel are part of the everyday scene in Egypt, where political opposition is ruthlessly controlled by a government concerned about the rise of extremism. But the government has another concern...
- Travel: Giza On A Budget
http://tinyurl.com/pww8v Travel article looking at the costs of getting to Giza. "Direct EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo cost roughly $800, plus a $15 visa fee paid upon arrival. Taxis downtown are $10 (be firm on the price) and buses cost 50¢....
- King Tut And The American Tourist
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2006/782/hr3.htmZahi Hawass, in his Al Ahram column, talking about the relationship between Egypt and American tourism: "We always say that we do not have many American tourists in Egypt because they think it is dangerous to...
Egypt
Travel: Q&A re two women traveling in Cairo
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Q. My 30-year-old daughter and a woman friend are travel- ling to Cairo in July. Any safety concerns they should be aware of? Also, any suggestions on places to stay? She says she can get a room for $15 -- how safe is that?
A. Generally speaking, Cairo is a safe city, especially in heavily touristed areas. Women should take the same precautions they would when visiting any urban area: Don't walk alone at night, leave flashy jewelry at home, don't go off with strangers, have the hotel summon taxis, etc.
See the above for the rest of the advice.
- Travel: How Safe Is It To Travel In Cairo
Heritage Key (Annie Waddington-Feather) I stopped posting 90% of the travel articles that find their way into my Inbox a long time ago because if they bore me senseless I am guessing that they will bore most of the blog's visitors too. On the other...
- Travel: The Fantastic Chaos Of Cairo
e-Travel Blackboard When one hears the word ‘Cairo’, one immediately thinks pyramids, mummies, camels and a whole lot of sand. While this is true, Cairo has so much more to offer than these antiquities. With its countless bazaars, wide range of Middle...
- Travel: Amid The Glories Of Egypt, Armed Guards Are Ever-present
The Gazette, Montreal (Helga Loverseed) Policemen and armed personnel are part of the everyday scene in Egypt, where political opposition is ruthlessly controlled by a government concerned about the rise of extremism. But the government has another concern...
- Travel: Giza On A Budget
http://tinyurl.com/pww8v Travel article looking at the costs of getting to Giza. "Direct EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo cost roughly $800, plus a $15 visa fee paid upon arrival. Taxis downtown are $10 (be firm on the price) and buses cost 50¢....
- King Tut And The American Tourist
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2006/782/hr3.htmZahi Hawass, in his Al Ahram column, talking about the relationship between Egypt and American tourism: "We always say that we do not have many American tourists in Egypt because they think it is dangerous to...