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Are you looking forward to spend your holidays to Egypt? If yes, you have made a great choice! Egypt it the mysterious land of pharaohs and sands, a mythical place locked in time. It is one of the globe’s most visited nations, and tourists flock from all over the world to take a look at the Sphinx, the River Nile, the Great Pyramids, and other wonders.

But you need to keep in mind that you are in a foreign land Here are several useful practical tips to make your holidays to Egypt a pleasant one.

* If you have to take a taxi, it is best to let the concierge or the reception of your hotel to get you one. That’s because your hotel will usually have assigned taxis that they trust and know very well. It will be a great adventure if you take a taxi elsewhere, but you need to know the taxi rates beforehand to be on the safe side.

* Take note that Egypt is a Muslim country. Things that you consider normal such as kissing or holding hands with your sweetheart, wearing revealing clothes, and taking photographs of important places may be taboo. Thus, always keep a conscious effort to respect their faith.

*Do not rely only on guide books to get around and experience the culture. Although they provide a lot of information, they do not tell you how to get out of problems. Also, you may get disappointed at seeing or visiting actual sites that are described beautifully in guide books. It is best to ask locals and other travelers for advice and information and consider the information in guide books as supplementary.

* If you are driving a rental car during your holidays to Egypt, you have to stay right. For UK and Japanese travelers, they need to keep this in mind since they are used to driving on the left side of the road. In Cairo, you have to be extra careful since traffic is a whole lot busier in the capital city than in other Egyptian cities.

* Egypt is a hot country considering that it is located in the Sahara Desert. Therefore, take precautions to combat the heat. Drink lots of water to rehydrate yourself. Put on loose fitting clothes, trousers, hat, and sunglasses.

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