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RE: Hotel reservation (for a tourist visa)

by roskruge 28 May 2012

I was in Sudan consulate in Aswan today Monday 28/5/2012. I gave them though they did not ask for a Passport authentication letter. It…
RE: Sudanese consulate in Aswan

by roskruge 28 May 2012

Sorry for late reply most definitely yes . In Muslim countries. Sunday is the first day of the week
RE: Sudanese visas in Cairo

by roskruge 28 May 2012

Ferry to Aswan- Had far less trouble getting visa for Sudan than getting any info on ferry. Whatever office I went to, they wanted to…
RE: Sudanese visas in Cairo

by roskruge 27 May 2012

On a Australian Passport. I have just applied for visa for Sudan at Aswan (Egypt). Consulate (behind New Abu Simbel Hotel 55 EP per night…
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by lenoxhill 26 May 2012

Famhud...I went south to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Did not go to the white desert. Took public transportation the whole way. Over…
Re: Ferry from Aswan to Wadi Halfa

by africaexpedition 26 May 2012

The ferry is certainly having problems. The passenger ferry was already full for this week, and the cargo barge is not welcome anymore…
RE: Sudanese visas in Cairo

by roskruge 23 May 2012

I am in Aswan now, I am an Australian, I will be going to Sudan consulate on Sunday, I am told it only takes 24 hours for the visa here.…
RE: Independent travel Egypt - Pros & Cons

by catw 23 May 2012

1) Right now, travelling with a tour is likely to be cheaper as there are huge discounts. That said, honestly, unless your fantasy has…
Transit visa for American in Addis -- lost cause?

by nukesheep13 22 May 2012

Have any Americans recently received a transit visa for the Sudan in Addis Ababa? Or at any other Sudanese embassies/consulates for that…
RE: Independent travel Egypt - Pros & Cons

by laketraveller 22 May 2012

Welcome Jordan, Here are my opinions: 1) Much less expensive to travel independently. There is no practical reason for a person such…
Sudanese visas in Cairo

by hdlc 22 May 2012

The Sudanese Embassy in Cairo told me they are not issuing visas to Americans. I will try again in Aswan next week and post my findings…
RE: Overland travel time question

by lenoxhill 21 May 2012

Simsy....Sadly a visit to the Sudan will not be in cards for now. Went to the consulate in Aswan and did not seem to interested in helping…
Re: favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by Donkeystone 20 May 2012

Off the tourist trail, the food in Greece and Turkey is good, Egypt is a bit pot luck. Apart from Cairo where you can get a reasonably…
RE: Felucca in September

by Simsy 19 May 2012

No real problem. I was in Egypt from the end of August till early November and it was a great time to go. Yes you will have hot nights…
RE: Crazy idea?

by go_2 19 May 2012

Sudan is an amazing country - and very safe for women travellers. Everyone is friendly and the men are so respectful of women. But at…
RE: Luxor - Harassment

by go_2 19 May 2012

Oh dear! If you're fed up with Luxor touts you're going to really *hate* Aswan.:>)) Sudan, OTOH, is lovely. But hot, hot, hot at this…
RE: favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by sashac001 18 May 2012

There is a place in Cairo that serves a really good fried pigeon but I don't know the name of it. And the restaurant called Gad in Cairo…
favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by hereandtherenz 18 May 2012

I'm travelling in Greece, Turkey and Egypt later this year. Food is alway one of the highlights of any trip to me. What are some of…
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by lenoxhill 17 May 2012

Famhud...your welcome. Currently in Aswan, took night train 2 nights ago. All went fine. Will be in Abu Simbel tomorrow and Luxor after…
RE: Overland travel time question

by Simsy 13 May 2012

No sweat Terry, Karima is Sudans jewel. The old Nile steamships are all pulled up onto the bank at Karima but unless you walk the Nile…
RE: Overland travel time question

by lenoxhill 12 May 2012

Simsy, Thank you very much for the reply and info. I actually did not even know about the pyramids at Jebel Barkal...unfortunately now…
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by go_2 12 May 2012

Aww. things can change in an instant, Simsy. If it wasn't for the hassle factor I'd agree that Aswan is entirely lovely.:>))
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by Simsy 12 May 2012

Aswan is in a beautiful setting but the hassle factor drops off once the locals know you a bit. Yes, It was 6 years ago that I visited…
Overland travel time question

by lenoxhill 11 May 2012

Hello, What would be a reasonable guess as to how long it would take to travel from Aswan to Addis Ababa overland? I am currently in…
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by nathalie2 11 May 2012

i was last in egypt about 1.5 years ago. assuan versus luxor, i guess it also depends a bit what you are looking for. for me.. assuan…