Egypt tips I go to Egypt /MENA a lot for work (some…
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Egypt tips
I go to Egypt /MENA a lot for work (some tourism as well). I see a lot of people getting scammed / annoyed on here. Some are some tips to minimize pain.
1. MINIMAL interaction with locals. There are unavoidable situation like airport security which are super annoying but otherwise don‘t to locals / answer people who approach you (unless they are military etc.). If people offer you something (camel rides) just ignore and move on
2. Use Uber; if they ask for extra or cash, report and get new one
3. Stick to establishments that take card payment. Visa Mastercard will kick merchants with high fraud / chargeback rates off the platform
4. people will scam you but not rob you or steal. Refer to rule 1 to avoid getting scammed
5. Stay in new town / airport. Breathe in less pollution this way. St Regis, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Waldorf, Le Meridien. Also less traffic.
6. People don’t usually line up. If you see an opening, just go. Otherwise you‘ll be in line for a while for people cut.
7. for a country with rich culture, food is mid. Best local restaurants are generally Lebanese.
Overall, Egypt has great sites; follow these tips for a great experience.
#travel
I go to Egypt /MENA a lot for work (some tourism as well). I see a lot of people getting scammed / annoyed on here. Some are some tips to minimize pain.
1. MINIMAL interaction with locals. There are unavoidable situation like airport security which are super annoying but otherwise don‘t to locals / answer people who approach you (unless they are military etc.). If people offer you something (camel rides) just ignore and move on
2. Use Uber; if they ask for extra or cash, report and get new one
3. Stick to establishments that take card payment. Visa Mastercard will kick merchants with high fraud / chargeback rates off the platform
4. people will scam you but not rob you or steal. Refer to rule 1 to avoid getting scammed
5. Stay in new town / airport. Breathe in less pollution this way. St Regis, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Waldorf, Le Meridien. Also less traffic.
6. People don’t usually line up. If you see an opening, just go. Otherwise you‘ll be in line for a while for people cut.
7. for a country with rich culture, food is mid. Best local restaurants are generally Lebanese.
Overall, Egypt has great sites; follow these tips for a great experience.
#travel
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