woman traveling solo; good or bad idea?

I think we've already answered the malaria question / Egypt a dozen times on this forum.

Hi everyone,
I've just stumbled upon this forum which is GREAT because I'm going to Egypt alone too and there has been lots of really useful advice here. Unfortunately from what I've learnt here it means I have to leave most of my wardrobe behind as I don't have ANY summer gear that covers me from elbows to knees! I was under the impression that Dahab was more relaxed in its approach - should I not wear short skirs or vest tops there either?

I'm hoping to learn how to dive in Dahab. Can anyone recommend any good mid-budget accomodation and/or dive centres? Or would you say it's better to book when I get there? I'd rather not comit myself to 2 weeks in a crappy hotel but not sure if its a good bet to turn up unannounced and lost in Egypt.

Awnj - if you fancy hooking up for a drink let me know - I'd be glad to meet up with other solo female trravellers.

Spacecandi

Hey Spacecandy!!
Dahab is very relaxed in that sense, you can wear whatever you want...the only thing I advice against is walking around in you bikini/swinsuit. Cover up when walking around the beach.
Have fun.

Hello everybody
In terms of solo travelling in egypt .. don't worry it is safe. the max may happen is men staring at you.
for clothes ... at dahab , sharm el shekh .. generaly red sea ... just relax ... and feel as your home land :) ... only nude at beaches maynot be allowed as well as streets too ... (topless will be fine at your hotel beach only)

Andrea... when will you be at Alex ? I plan to be there for couble of days at Nov.