Very few people in the
world can say that they don’t like to travel and visit new places. It is quite
an experience to explore tourist destinations and discover the culture,
lifestyle, and the habits of the natives. Egypt is one such place which often
ends up on the bucket lists of travel freaks. Egypt is one of the wealthiest
destinations in terms of sightseeing and historical heritage. After all, you
won’t find many people out there who don’t know or never heard of the pyramids.
Then again, regardless of the destination of your choice, you should learn as
much as possible about the place. It is one of the best ways to make sure that
you enjoy the trip. Besides, when your objective is Egypt, you must learn about
its history.
1.
Book early: Of course, it is possible
to uncover the history of Egypt once you get there. You should thank the Philae
Sound and Light show and similar exhibits in other prime destinations. These
shows tell you everything you need to know about Egypt’s past. However, no
matter what you do here, you should consider booking everything early. Trips,
such as Nile River cruise, require thorough planning.
2.
It never sleeps: Philae Sound and Light show takes place at night and so does the exhibit
at the pyramids of Giza. Naturally, you can imagine that the prime areas of
Egypt never sleeps, especially in Cairo. Cafes, shops, restaurants, etc. close
between 12 and 2 A.M. The rest of everything remains open all night. So, you
can explore the streets and eat local food from dawn till dusk in Cairo.
3.
Mind the traffic: There is no particular
busy period in the capital of Egypt. You will notice that Cairo is always in
‘rush-hour’ mode. Travelling around in the city in vehicles can sometimes become
intolerable. Nevertheless, if you are away from Cairo or outside the city, you
won’t encounter traffic. So, if you wish to explore Cairo, you should spend a
couple of days here before moving on.
4.
Know your options: Now that you know about
the traffic conditions, you should be careful while choosing your
transportation options. Most people prefer to explore Egypt via cruise ships
that sail on the Nile. Otherwise, you can use the underground metro service
while in Cairo. It can be a bit too crowded at rush-hours. If you can ignore
the crowd, then you won’t have much trouble.
5.
Mind the streets: It is all about traffic
in Egypt, particularly in Cairo. You must be careful while crossing the roads
here. There are no defined street rules here. It can be a frightening
experience for some people. You should keep an eye out for locals trying to
cross the street in the same direction. If you follow their footsteps, then you
should be safe. You should also remember that the vehicles here don’t stop for
anything.
Be careful
This topic will end with a
couple of other tips which could prove useful. Public display of affection is
an absolute no-no here. Egypt isn’t Rome, and you can’t French-kiss your
partner on the streets. Apart from that, you should keep an eye on how much
street food you are consuming. The delicacies here are exceptionally
mouthwatering. However, they use a lot of spices, onions, garlic, and oil.
Understandably, they can cause stomach upsets and ruin your trip. Be careful
about how much street-side grub you’re gobbling down.
