Egypt is incredible. But... πŸ₯΅


Egypt is incredible.

But...

It's also loud, chaotic, relentless...

It's a place that can catch even the most experienced of travellers off guard.

Knowing how to deal with touts, when to haggle, what to wear, and a handful of local quirks can be the difference between an exhausting trip and an unforgettable one.

So we released a piece about it that may or may not contain a few hot takes. We hope you like it (or hate it 😈):

Egypt rewards travellers like few other places on Earth. But it also rewards those who show up prepared.

That's why it's important to know what you're going for, so that you're not potentially disappointed with what you get.

We've rounded up our best Egypt travel tips to help you spend less time stressing and more time soaking up everything this incredible country has to offer.

Travel far. Spend less. Live more.​
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