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  1. catw avatar

    Re: Backpacking egypt (and israel/jordan)

    by catw 25 May 2012

    It's sas safe as it gets, as long as you use your good sense and avoid mixing with crowds during protests. Skip Hurghada, it has zero…

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    RE: How Many Airports Have You Been To?

    by truckstophero 22 May 2012

    Updated 2012: New York JFK New York Newark Chicago Midway Chigago O'Hare Florida Orlando St Loius Missouri Minneapolis LAX John W …

  3. neckervd avatar

    RE: Identity Crisis?

    by neckervd 21 May 2012

    In the many years I answer questions in this forum, I learnt that for 90 per cent of the people here, Southern Europe/Mediterranean area…

  4. Simsy avatar

    RE: Baharyiya Oasis to Hurghada

    by Simsy 18 May 2012

    Hands down the best place to dive is Sharm. No question! The downside is the tourist jungle and high prices of Sharm and swarms of northern…

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    RE: anyone dived in sharm el sheik?

    by Chi_Rup 16 May 2012

    Contact your dive shop and arranged a trip that gets you onto a boat during the night, bit of a snooze on a bench and by dawn you're on…

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    RE: anyone dived in sharm el sheik?

    by bellart1 16 May 2012

    Haven't dived in Sharm but we did our Open Water up the coast a bit in Dahab with Fantasea - it was brilliant. Dahab was much nicer than…

  7. Scrubb avatar

    anyone dived in sharm el sheik?

    by Scrubb 16 May 2012

    We just booked tickets to Egypt (woohoo!) Although I have been given a lovely recommendation from someone here for a great place to dive…

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    RE: Where should we go diving from Paris?

    by Scrubb 16 May 2012

    Ok, we've just booked our flight - does anyone have a specific dive shop or hotel to recommend in Sharm el Sheik? Thanks!

  9. JoshTooheys avatar

    RE: Egypt Safety

    by JoshTooheys 15 May 2012

    Thank you everyone for the replies, very helpful. Everyone commented on Nuweiba. Would you prefer this over Sharm or Dahab? The reason…

  10. KhaledMoftah avatar

    RE: Is it safe to travel through Egypt in July 2012

    by KhaledMoftah 08 May 2012

    No one can predict what ill happen in July let alone tomorrow in Egypt. It is becoming less safe but you have to live here to notice it.…

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    RE: Where should we go diving from Paris?

    by KhaledMoftah 08 May 2012

    For a short dive holiday I would stick with Sharm as the diving is pretty good almost all year round. Certainly better than the rest at…

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    Re: Is it safe to travel through Egypt in July 2012

    by keevs5 08 May 2012

    Hi, My boyfriend and I are travelling to Sharm El Sheik on friday, we are wondering if anyone knows if it is currently safe to travel…

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    RE: Where should we go diving from Paris?

    by surfboy 08 May 2012

    Yes, Egyptian Red Sea but not necessarily Sharm, also Dahab, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and many others. For me Sharm is way too developed now..…

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    RE: Where to go diving?

    by goldfinger 07 May 2012

    Forget Sharm, get yourself to (Al) Quisr. (South of Hurgada.) There are charter flights from London - Hurghada, maybe their are from…

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    Fishing Tour in dahab from Sharm by boat

    by excursionsegypt 07 May 2012

    Adventure trip takes us into the Red Sea for an exciting fishing trip while enjoying the nature and beauty of the coral reefs and the…

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    RE: Who is travelling

    by Un_Caracol 27 April 2012

    Don't hold back no 13. The baton has been successfully passed on from the yanks. Life is dull without a little stereotyping now and…

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    Re: 2 week Egypt Itinerary - after researching, I swear!

    by tommahhh 25 April 2012

    My apologies for not putting my travel period. We will be there the first and second week of June, so yes it will be hot! In looking…

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    RE: traveling by myself in Egypt... as a woman,, need tips

    by Simsy 24 April 2012

    Nine days in Egypt will get you to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. I love Alex but for your sanity then leave it for another day.…

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    Egypt in 10 days: A more realistic itinerary??

    by pagepack 24 April 2012

    After getting some awesome ideas from many of you great travelers, I think my friend and I are honing in on a final itinerary. Would…

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    Real Egypt Tours - an exceptional experience

    by klmcbw 23 April 2012

    We are a family of 6 (children ages 16,11,10,6) from Indiana, USA. We currently reside in France and have traveled to a variety of places.…

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    RE: traveling by myself in Egypt... as a woman,, need tips

    by Gordoosh 23 April 2012

    As an alternative to Sharm have you considered Dahab? It's much more laid-back with cheap and cheerful accomodation as well as nice hotels…

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    traveling by myself in Egypt... as a woman,, need tips

    by dianaquiles 23 April 2012

    Hi I'm going this week to Egypt, it's my first time there. I booked a 9 days tour from Cairo down the Nilo. My tour will finish on Cairo…

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    RE: How to convince someone that Aqaba coast is safe?

    by catw 23 April 2012

    First, there is no resentment against foreigners visiting Egypt, quite the contrary. Currently there are fewer foreigners in Cairo's Khan…

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    RE: Egypt/Petra in 10 days: is it possible??

    by amyzengrace 23 April 2012

    I live in Amman, and when my son came to visit us, we did our tour this way: Petra to Aqaba (one full day in Petra); overnight ferry to…

  25. HDehn avatar

    Dahab/Sinai

    by HDehn 21 April 2012

    Hi, 2 friends and I are planning on travelling from Aqaba to the Egyptian Red Sea coast, hoping to stay in Dahab and visit the area.…

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