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Beware

“Dr.” Sherif and the Great Papyrus “Institute” Scam

March 3, 2017 by Egypt Travel Blog

The very first week after I moved to Egypt I met a guy named Sherif. I was walking around Tahrir Square in the center of Cairo with some friends, taking in the magical chaos of one of the largest cities in the world and getting accustomed to our new home for the next year. As […]

Filed Under: Beware, Cairo, Scams

All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam

February 8, 2017 by Egypt Travel Blog

What’s the first you think of when you think of Egypt? Pyramids. Ok. Yes. But what comes after that? CAMELS! Camels are awesome creatures. Most of the time they’re cute and funny, but they can also be dirty and clumsy. But they’re some seriously incredible animals when you really get to know them. There are […]

Filed Under: Beware, Giza, Scams, The Pyramids & Sphinx

What NOT to Wear in Egypt

July 6, 2013 by Egypt Travel Blog

Even the most liberal of Arab countries is pretty socially conservative by the standards of every other region of the world. Whether it be the “West,” east Asia, the former Soviet republics, eastern Europe, or Latin America, nearly every other part of the planet would consider shorts, especially in hot weather, to be perfectly appropriate […]

Filed Under: Beware, Culture

Cairo’s Chaotic Traffic

November 8, 2012 by Egypt Travel Blog

Visitors to Egypt have told me that they’ve seen equally chaotic traffic in places like India and China, but I’ve yet to witness an equivalent level of vehicular insanity anywhere else in the world myself. Most, however, are like me in swearing that Cairo’s traffic is the worst they’ve ever seen. But what’s so funny […]

Filed Under: Beware, Cairo, Hot Topics, Neat Stuff

Taking the Right Type of Taxi in Cairo & Giza

November 8, 2012 by Egypt Travel Blog

Cairo is one of the easiest cities in the world in which to hail a cab, as its crowded and chaotic streets are literally flooded with taxis. But there are two types of taxis always buzzing around, and tourists should always try to find the type that will reduce the likelihood of getting ripped off […]

Filed Under: Beware, Cairo, Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, Giza

The Super Aggressive “Taxi Jumpers” at the Giza Pyramids

November 8, 2012 by Egypt Travel Blog

Unlike Europe and North America, many developing countries are better experienced with the helping hand of an experienced travel company or tour operator. This is especially the case for a country like Egypt, which continues to struggle with post-revolutionary challenges in the way of economics, infrastructure, and governance. Travel and tourism within Egypt has always […]

Filed Under: Beware, Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, Giza, Hot Topics, Safety, Scams

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Beware – Scams, Taboos, Faux Pas, & Other Crazy Stuff

“Dr.” Sherif and the Great Papyrus “Institute” Scam

All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam

What NOT to Wear in Egypt

Cairo’s Chaotic Traffic

Taking the Right Type of Taxi in Cairo & Giza

The Super Aggressive “Taxi Jumpers” at the Giza Pyramids

Discoveries, Artifacts, and Unique Takes on Egyptian History

The Mystery of King Tut’s “Other Worldly” Burial Dagger Finally Solved

New archaeological finds in Egypt continue to astonish

More Unsealed Mummies Discovered at Saqqara

Step Pyramid Interior Reopens to the Public

Mummies on the Move

Pet Mummies

New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor

New Discovery Makes Pharaohs Look Modern, Sort Of

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