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| Train travel safety in Egypt | 10/9/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I am planning on travelling in November and am concerned with the safety when travelling by train ...
A: I'm sorry to say this, but from what I hear, EVERYTHING in SA is unsafe! I have friends here from ...
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| 1 week in Nov | 10/8/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: My wife and I are thinking of travelling to Egypt for 1 week in early Nov, unfortunately work ...
A: I will make some suggestions here and give you some website addresses to look at, but if you need ...
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| egyptian man | 10/8/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: Debbie, I met a man in Dahab in the Sinai Peninsula 7 months ago. We have kept in contact via the ...
A: I am not going to go into long philosophical explanations about the Egyptian men, but instead just ...
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| Getting around in Egypt | 10/7/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: Jane Me and my girlfriend are planning a trip to Egypt at the end of December, we are looking ...
A: New Years Eve is a tourist occasion as the the Muslim calendar is different so the best places to go ...
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| trip to Egypt | 10/6/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I will arrive in Cairo on the night of October 18. We plan on staying in Cairo until the night of ...
A: First, thanks for your question. You have an ambitious schedule here. I can not help ANY with ...
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| Visit to Cairo | 10/6/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: My wife and I are planning to spend 3 nights in Cairo from the 19- 22 December 08 enroute to South ...
A: The hotels I like the best in Cairo are 1) The Longchamps - http://hotellongchamps.com/ 2) The ...
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| Travel to Egypt | 10/5/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I'm going on an organized tour to Cairo and a cruise on the Nile October 25 through Nov 8. I ...
A: I was thinking more about your question, and it occured to me that probably you are being told about ...
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| Dress Sense and local safety | 10/5/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: 1. I have read that no shorts/denim are allowed in restaurants and other establishments is this ...
A: It seems Luxor and the cruise are where you will be, correct? First, as long as you pretty much ...
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| Travel to Egypt | 10/4/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I'm going on an organized tour to Cairo and a cruise on the Nile October 25 through Nov 8. I ...
A: You don't need long sleeves at all, unless you would like them at night to protect yourself from ...
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| suez canal train | 10/4/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I have heard that there is a train that goes the full length of the csnsl, do you have any ...
A: I don't understand. Is there a spelling error here or what is the csnsl? Are you referring to the ...
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| Luxor | 10/4/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: Is there any indian restarunts in Luxor and what is the best way to reach Luxor by Air from Dubai
A: Yes there are three restaurants I know of that serve indian food but I am not sure if any of them ...
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| Private transfer from Cairo to Sharm | 10/3/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I need a private transfer for 4 people from Cairo to Sharm as we land at Cairo airport after the ...
A: I saw your e-mail to me before I saw this question. Now I know the answer to my question is 4. ...
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| An invitation to a friend | 10/2/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I hope u can give some information. I would like to invite a friend of mine from Alexandria Egypt ...
A: I can't help a lot, but I hope I can clue you into some information that will help you. First, it ...
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| Trip to Egypt | 9/30/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: Debbie, I read positive reviews on the frommers site. Do you have a website where you list trip ...
A: I am glad you found me, even if you did find me here before you located my web site. How did you do ...
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| Water | 9/28/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I'm coming to live in Egypt for several months and would like your advice regarding the water. I've ...
A: This is a tricky one as I am not an expert in medical matters. When I have tourists I tell them ...
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| Nile cruise & Luxor | 9/28/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I am taking my wife to Egypt in Oct. 2008 for her 60th Birthday, two questions Are travellers ...
A: Travellers cheques are a really bad idea out here. You can only get them cashed at certain times and ...
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| Eid Holiday | 9/28/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I am planning a quick trip (only 3 or 4 days unfortunately) to Cairo in the next few days. I know it ...
A: All sites will be open with the exception of the Khan el Khalili on the first and maybe 2nd day of ...
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| Marrying an Egyptian | 9/27/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I'm from the Philippines, planning to go to Egypt and be married w/ my Egyptian fiance....my ...
A: You will be breaking the law, your marriage would be invalid and you might also get him into trouble ...
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| Cairo on my own... | 9/27/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: Good morning Debbie! On October 7 I will be joining a group tour of Egypt starting in Cairo. ...
A: First, since you are a guy, I won't tell you not to use public transportation. It is fine and as a ...
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| HI | 9/27/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: i met this guy on the internet we were talking just as friends and then 3 months after he asked me ...
A: Bluntly - You've fallen into the trap that this boy wanted you to fall into. You aren't there ...
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| Studying Abroad in Egypt | 9/22/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I am 21 years old and recently married (my husband and I are Americans). I have only been to ...
A: I think you would be best asking the AUC about fees etc but housing is easy to find. Employment is ...
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| Cairo transfers | 9/21/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I understand that Debbie normally answers questions about Cairo but as she is not back until 24th I ...
A: I think $25 is very reasonable and certainly a nice little man standing there with a card with your ...
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| costs for travellers | 9/20/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: My Mum is taking an organised tour to Egypt early in 2009. She wants to take a bit of cash with her ...
A: Yes there are definitely ATM's and if she is staying in 5* hotels there will probably be one in the ...
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| Cairo on my own.... | 9/18/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: On October 7 I will be joining a group tour of Egypt starting in Cairo. However, I am arriving ...
A: If you have the Rough Guide then I would see what you fancy from there. I would suggest the ...
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| Appropriate clothing for a woman in Egypt | 9/18/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I am interested in knowing what clothing appropriate for Egyptian culture I can wear to travel in ...
A: I am so glad you asked the question as many ladies wear completely inappropriate clothes and wonder ...
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| Sleeping Trains | 9/18/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: My husband Dave and I will be travelling to Egypt on Oct 5, 2008. We want to take the sleeping ...
A: In my experience it is much better to phone or fax, they never respond to emails. This website is ...
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| Travel and Stay in Egypt | 9/15/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: My teenage son and i are planning a 8-9 days trip in December 2008, during the Christmas vacation. ...
A: Not a good idea at that time of year. You may find trains fully booked and certainly the better ...
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| luxor | 9/14/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: I want a help, because I will go to egypt and I have 3 days at luxor, than I want know what is the ...
A: A guide does make viewing of a site more interesting as he knows the history and the site. If you ...
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| Egypt cruise | 9/14/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: my wife and I are visting Egypt in October of this year on a cruise, we are going to Giza for a day ...
A: That makes so much more sense. Well like I said use the Tour Egypt website: say you are in Alex for ...
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| visa | 9/13/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: im an english woman and have recently just married an egyptian man , once my son has finished at uni ...
A: It has nothing to do with money in his account I got a visa for my husband and we had nothing like ...
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| Egypt cruise | 9/13/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: my wife and I are visting Egypt in October of this year on a cruise, we are going to Giza for a day ...
A: Firstly relax Egyptians are naturally honest IMHO. They might rip you off but they rarely steal. So ...
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| Cairo 2-day shore excursion from port of Alexandria | 9/12/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Alexandria on 10/29 via cruise ship, and will have 2 days to ...
A: It will be difficult (but I suppose not impossible) to do the train trip. I've heard of people ...
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| Visa | 9/12/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I am going to Alexandria on a cruise ship staying in port for one day do I need a visa
A: Yes you do, but you do not have to worry about getting it. Your ship will work that out for you. ...
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| moving to egypt | 9/9/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: debbie we live in scotland and want to move to hurgahda i am a hairdresser and my husband is a ...
A: Welcome to Egypt. I assume you have a plan for where you will live and how you will support ...
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| travel around egypt | 9/8/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: My husband and I will be in Egypt for 2 wks beginning in mid October 08. I would like to know the ...
A: Welcome to Egypt. I hope you will enjoy it. Getting from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan can be done via ...
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| Top 2 British Schools in Egypt | 9/8/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: Please advise the top 3 British Schools in Egypt. Thanks & Kind Regards, Malou
A: You are really asking a question that is outside of my expertise as I'm not British nor do I have ...
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| Visiting Upper Egypt during spring | 9/7/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: We live in Colorado and we are thinking about visiting upper Egypt in March. Would it be too hot by ...
A: With a name like Karim, you sound like you should be the one answering these questions. Ha Ha. ...
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| Transporting a pet | 9/5/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: I am wondering if you know of any pet shipping services in Egypt. My situation is restricted and ...
A: You are a good mom - I can see that! Do you know that I have 2 cats here with me too? When you ...
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| eygpt | 9/1/2008 | Debbie Senters |
Q: Go to Egypt on this Saturday, was thinking of taking US dollers.I was thinking of £500 worth and ...
A: Whether you bring USD or British Pounds, wait to exchange them here. I don't know where you are ...
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| getting marry in egypt | 9/1/2008 | Jane Akshar |
Q: i'm an Algerian man planning to get married to an Estonian woman in Egypt, my question is: what ...
A: For a foreigner to get married in Egypt they have to have a certificate of no objection from their ...
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