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- Wear a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun when visiting the sights.
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- Wear anything too showy around most places in Egypt. Make it conservative.
- But in areas like Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo you should wear something conservative.
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- Wear a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun when visiting the sights.
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- Wear anything too showy around most places in Egypt. Make it conservative.
- But in areas like Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo you should wear something conservative.
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- Have a guide with you when exploring archeology in the desert.
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- Climb on or touch any of the monuments.
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- Bargain the amount you will have to pay the taxi driver before getting in.
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- Take photographs where you're not supposed to, the flash from the camera may damage paintings on the walls.
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- Shout out the name of the location you're going to, when calling a Taxi.
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- Get on cramped up buses, it's anything but comfortable.
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- Look both ways before crossing the street.
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- Act too friendly towards men you barely know, it could be misunderstood.
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- Be prepared for unwanted attention. You'll probably be whistled at in the streets on a regular basis. Try to ignore. Egyptians just like to have fun.
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- Talk back to any "Passes" or attempts by strangers to talk to you, simply ignore them.
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- Wear long decent clothes, covering legs and arms.
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- Show affection in public.
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Take off your shoes before entering or wear shoe covers which can be obtained at the entrance of some mosques. |
- Show affection in public and try to be discrete about your relationship.
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- Avoid drinking hard liquor that has no brand name.
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- Be surprised if you see Egyptian men holding hands, its only a sign of friendship and nothing else.
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- Carry a water bottle with you, at all times, on any trip.
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- Go where your not supposed to.
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- Take it slow on eating fuul and falafel or koshary. They're all perfectly clean but a little too heavy for digestion compared to western food.
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- Get too drunk and walk down the streets, it's considered disrespectful.
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- Wear swimming suites on beaches.
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- Drink and dive, many diving accidents occur because the divers had a "little to drink".
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- Wear sunscreen at all times when swimming, the Egyptian sun can be merciless at times.
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- Drink tap water, even though it is clean and all Egyptians are used to it you will take a few days of stomach aches to get aquatinted. Mineral water is available everywhere.
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- Drink openly in the streets, always do it in a designated place such as a bar, disco, or your own place.
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- Stay with your guide, it's not fun getting lost underwater.
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- Drink tap water, even though it is clean and all Egyptians are used to it you will take a few days of stomach aches to get aquatinted. Mineral water is available everywhere.
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- Exchange your money in banks or exchange offices.
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- Smoke, drink or eat in public during the month of Ramadan, during day-time.
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- Carry around a lot of change, it can be useful when tipping and bargaining. Only tip when you feel that the person deserves it.
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- Eat from any strange or obscure car in the street, not all of them have "healthy" food.
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- Get your travelers cheques as well as credit cards, they are accepted in most of the tourist industry. Visa, Amex, you name it.
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- Swim where there's a black flag up, it means the water is too rough.
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- Your best to avoid bureaucracy, you'll be filling forms for the rest of your stay. n
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- Sunbathe topless, it is not common in Egypt and it may cause too much attention.
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- Be sensitive about what you say concerning politics, religion and sex.
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- Break, take or remove any of the corals. fish . feed the fish. touch the fish, especially the harmful ones.
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- Carry around a lot of money. Thefts aren't common, but one can never be too sure.
- Put your money or wallet in your back pocket, when entering busy or crowded places. show that you have money.
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- Take photos of anything other than tourist sites, such as military areas or airports.
- Use flash photography when photographing ancient monuments
- Photograph crowded areas or packed buses or street litter, some people can be offended.
- Take your cameras where you won't be using it, entrance fees for cameras cost more than for people General...
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- Worry if you Don't have a visa to Egypt, you can easily get it in the airport with your passport.
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