Egypt

Figment

Im off to egypt with the girlfriend in 3 months, to backpack around for 3 weeks. Has anyone been, any advice. Ive read the lonely planet guide (great book btw) but just wondering if anyone here has any stories?

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I'd like to sound deep, but fun like a fruit pie but not as sugary. A sour fruit pie. I'm in the process of unravelling the greater and lesser meaning of things, casting aside society's assumptions and expectations in a bid to become an original thinker/writer, but possibly in the process turning into a bit of a cliché.

K!LL!@N

I haven't heard anything bad about Egypt.
My neighbour just got back from Luxor. He had a great time. But obviously you need to be wary in the larger cities.

Be careful of the roads too. I read somewhere that the egyptian driving test consists of driving in a straight line for 10 metres. Could this really be true?

Lex_Diamonds

I was there a long time ago, when I was 11

I do remember some things though, dont expect stuff like transport to be there. We were meant to take a ferry type ship across to Sinai and it never turned up so onto a fishing vessel we go . But this is the type of thing you expect on a holiday, especially if you are going to Egypt.

The people are very friendly and are always willing to help so you won't have any problems there. Obviously, dont drink the water, eat salads, or have ice in your drinks, there is every chance you will become VERY ill. Malaria tablets, etc, bla you know all this.