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“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

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

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