Country Info
- Cairo
- Capital
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Currency
- 69,536,644
- Population
- EG
- Country Code
Egypt Slideshow
Forums from Egypt
VERY LUCKY me- what should I do?
Posted by sianeth
... good shout right now actually, especially if you're looking at being cost-effective. I like the sound of diving in Egypt aswell - it'd be pretty impossible for that not to be awesome. Personally I'd recommend some time in Morocco if that&# ...
VERY LUCKY me- what should I do?
Posted by Paul
... as i'm not really going to find a bargain. Couple of ideas so far- island hopping around Greece Diving course in Egypt Nile cruise Do a eastern europe city hop via flights Mexico- somewhere i've always wanted to visit but probabyl bad idea ...
VERY LUCKY me- what should I do?
Posted by barsie
... as i'm not really going to find a bargain. Couple of ideas so far- island hopping around Greece Diving course in Egypt Nile cruise Do a eastern europe city hop via flights Mexico- somewhere i've always wanted to visit but probabyl bad idea ...
EVER BEEN RIPPED OFF BY A LOCAL?
Posted by purplebuggy
... 39;m being ripped off, I don't mind so I'll only barter to a certain point. (Though I love the stories you get in Egypt, "My grandfather made this, is very old. I give to you for good price!" and I'm sure you still get ripped off ...
Ever been on a "travel date"?
Posted by raniroo
... lonely!) Last year I went on a date with an Egyptian bouncer here in Dubai and after our second date he went back to Egypt for a 2 month holiday and proposed to me by txt message...and was very serious about it! When I let him down gently that ...
Ever been on a "travel date"?
Posted by purplebuggy
... me. That pretty much pales in comparison though to a bloke in Ghana who offered a goat for my hand in marriage :D Awww!!! The goat in Ghana mustve been totally sweet! I think that totally beats millions of camels in Egypt/ Tunisia. pb
Ever been on a "travel date"?
Posted by sianeth
Yes, a few times but I was once asked out in a very non-Western way. A store owner in Egypt wanted to buy me for his oldest son because I had blonde hair (naturally at the time too!). My father was offered 10 million camels in exchange for me. ...
Ever been on a "travel date"?
Posted by purplebuggy
Yes, a few times but I was once asked out in a very non-Western way. A store owner in Egypt wanted to buy me for his oldest son because I had blonde hair (naturally at the time too!). My father was offered 10 million camels in exchange for me. Nice to ...
Money
Posted by jeremystravels
... let me tell them ahead of time. I did not have any problem when I went to Europe.. so hoping nothing will happen in Egypt. I find it very unsettling that your bank says telling them probably wont change anything. Normally what they do is put a note in ...
Where are you going next?
Posted by jeremystravels
Leaving for 2 1/2 weeks covering Egypt and Jordan with long layovers in Athens and NYC in 26 days! [August 4th-22nd]. So so so excited!!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Posted by wd9
... I study on my own. I have friends in both fields and a large library on both subjects. I do Historical Research (mainly Europe, Egypt, Israel and the Middle East) and I work part time for police (in a civilian role) on special projects several times a ...
What's your life dream destination?
Posted by mila_olive
There are so many places I'd like to visit, Japan, Ireland, Kenya, Russia, USA, Costa Rica, Madagascar, Vietnam, New Zealand, Egypt... There is just too many options!!! Let's just put me down for an around the world trip!
Where are you going next?
Posted by rbisset
I think it's basically holiday anywhere that isn't in the Euro € Zone this year. North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt) and Turkey are very popular this year with Brits.
Just started to use the forums
Posted by madcaravanner
... go to work It doesn't mena we holiday/vacation solely that way we do enjoy trips to hot places such as the Caribbean and Egypt too we also do micro breaks of 2-4 days when we can findthe right priced flights(1pence to £1 with no taxes ) got some ...
is this feasible?
Posted by starlagurl
Whoah...that seems like you will be rushed. I'd break it up into two trips. Fly to Berlin, then go between Berlin/London by land. You'll see more and experience more of Europe... Why not go to Egypt for a week or more next year?
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted by semi-backpacker
... , and Costa Rica)...I've also been to Canada quite a few times. Places I want to go: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Panama, Italy, Egypt, China, Japan, Portugal, Cuba, Iceland (I had a layover at the airport - but that doesn't count!)...and so many ...
Furthest Distance?
Posted by jeremystravels
... is Dayton, Ohio to Rome, Italy: 7687 kilometers (4776 miles). This August I will be even further at Abu Simbel, Egypt: 10442 kilometers (6488 miles). Playing with the second link I also have found out that the furthest major city away from me is ...
Hot Air Ballooning!!
Posted by jeremystravels
I am going hot air ballooning over Luxor, Egypt in a couple months. Supposed to be one of the best places in the world to do it.
WHAT TO PACK FOR MOROCCO
Posted by greekcypriot
... ;t have any humidity so you can walk in the streets in the afternoon without getting sweat. And I know from another trip to Egypt and Alexandria that they avoid drinking cold drinks (refreshments). Instead they have a cup of hot tea. This sounds odd but ...
Starter Kit for the Island of CYPRUS
Posted by greekcypriot
... CYPRUS. It is a Eurasian island situated in the eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, west of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, north of Egypt and south of Turkey. It is called the " Aphrodite's Island" Rising from the sea like a goddess itself, the island ...
What's your life dream destination?
Posted by jeremystravels
I want to go to Bhutan sometime in my life. I can't say where I would go this summer, considering I am already going to Egypt and Jordan, woowoo.
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival 2009
Posted by starlagurl
Ohhhh, Jeremy, I would totally go if you weren't going to Egypt! Aw.
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival 2009
Posted by jeremystravels
... last thing you'd want is to have 30 samples in you and waiting 10+ minutes to get another in the heat. I wont be going this year since I'll be in Egypt, but my family is going. If anyone is in the area it is definitely a good weekend activity.
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by feliz_carolina
... 39;t want the drunken backpacker scene. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Also does anyone know if there are any ferries to Egypt or Israel? I have heard that there have been in the past but not anymore? Is this correct? If not then I will have ...
The Big Picture
Posted by jeremystravels
... in a few days, but my mind is already on my trip for Memorial Day 2010 (hopefully Ecuador and Peru) :-) Me too. I am going to Egypt and Jordan in August but I am thinking more about the big RTW trip that I am planning for 2010-2011. I guess since I ...
World's Worst Roads
Posted by nixsboys
Egypt is pretty scary too, as anyone who's been in a black-and-white Cairo cab could attest. You know something's wrong when you find yourself involuntarily pressing your foot on an imaginary brake while the car careens through traffic at ...
10 of The Most Unreliable Airlines
Posted by greekcypriot
... consider Easyjet as very reliable. I've travelled more than 10 times with them and everything was fine. I hated the trip with Egypt Air though, and was frightened with Ryanair last year when I heard what happened to a flight in Spain.....I was flying ...
One Country in Each Continent
Posted by semi-backpacker
... (hopefully that embargo can be lifted, so its not illegal to go there) South America - Peru (Machu Picchu) Europe - Italy (I haven't been yet) Africa - Egypt (the pyramids) Antarctica - Wherever the penguins are Australia - Where Sydney is Asia - China