There are two ways to get ripped off in Sharm El Sheik. Firstly, through commercial tour companies who charge inflated international fees within a country where one can live and travel at very inexpensive rates. The second way is for independent travellers to be ‘played’ by people trying to be your ‘friend’. Enticing people to […]
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In February 2020, I received my first round of COVID. It came from my wife who caught it from a group of friends in Sparkbrook Birmingham. Beforehand, I was relatively fit, having been cycling 13 miles each way to work through Birmingham along the canals. Besides commuting, I would run 5-8 miles in Sutton Park
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The Gulf of Aqaba is home to over 100 coral species, 800 fish species, mammals such as dolphins, whales and whale sharks and endangered species such as manta rays and scalloped hammerheads. The narrow gap at the Straits of Tiran produces strong currents which help to attract such abundant marine life.
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The story of the Exodus from Egypt through the Sinai teaches the principles of empathy, justice, protection and integration when relating with foreigners.
How to Treat Foreigners Read More »
Hotels and Airbnb accommodation usually provide internet. This article is to help people who are planning to stay longer get connected to the internet with minimum hassle.
Internet – Dahab, Egypt Internet Service Providers, and SIM Cards Read More »
Getting and renewing visas can be a nightmare or a relatively simple procedure when you follow the procedures step by step. Fortunately, South Sinai wants tourists and the visa procedures are simpler than in Cairo.
Visas for South Sinai Read More »
Travelling around South Sinai does not need to be stressful. It can be safe, enjoyable, affordable, and relatively easy when you know how things work.
Transport to, from and around Dahab Read More »
Baksheesh is an established way of life in Egypt. When one starts to understand how it serves as a vital part of the social insurance system for Egyptian workers it can stop being an inconvenience and become a life-affirming experience for everyone involved.
Tipping ‘’Baksheesh’’ in the Sinai Read More »
With the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, you might be wondering if it is safe to travel to Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab?
Is it Safe to Travel to Dahab in 2024? Read More »
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