Planning to travel to Egypt?4 things you must know before booking your tickets

Beware of scammers

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Scammers often trick tourists into paying for carving their names on wooden artifacts, but it's important to decline unsolicited invites politely.

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Learn some basic words and phrases

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Learning numbers from 0 to 10 was beneficial for shopkeepers and restaurant staff, as they often don't speak English. Key words learned include Wahed, Ethnein, Thalatha, Arba, Khamsa, Sabah al-khair, Shukran, Habibi, Yalla, and Mashi.

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Keep the weather in mind

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Egypt's desert areas have moderate weather, while Nile cities thrive on tropical temperatures.

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Swear by google maps

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Egypt's streets are identical, requiring Google Maps or physical navigation to avoid confusion.

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