I'm building a basic phrase list that I will learn for countries that I visit. What are your most useful travel phrases? I'm also looking for anything that would be useful specifically for Egyptian Arabic. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Nov 30, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me spend 5 non-traditional days in Egypt! [more inside]
posted by hasna on Oct 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Travelling to Egypt from the UK next week; any advice for someone who's never been before? Specifically; "gifts" for the kids rather than "tips", and hiring a guide for a day. [more inside]
posted by refactored on Jul 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Cairo Filter: I'm working in Egypt this summer for three months and have a few questions. [more inside]
posted by ecab on Apr 28, 2008 - 7 answers

A dear friend of mine desperately wants to improve his life and follow his dreams. I live in a far freer country so I'm unsure of exactly how best to show him support sometimes. I want to tell him not to give up hope and to work hard towards his goals, that it's the only way they'll happen. Sometimes I wonder if maybe I'm just being an overly optimistic American, though. I want to help him in any way I can, but we take for granted the possibilities we have here. Things are far different in his country than in mine and I know that. So I feel a bit useless as support. Insights, please... [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Oct 2, 2007 - 19 answers

I will be taking a tour through Egypt and Jordan at the end of April, and am looking for advice in terms of what clothes would be appropriate (I am a married woman in her late 20's, traveling with my husband, father, and brother), what kind of things I should bring or avoid, or any advice that you can give (preferrably if you have been on a similar trip to that part of the world). [more inside]
posted by Void_Ptr on Mar 2, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me find the cheapest ticket to Cairo! [more inside]
posted by awenner on Feb 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Can anyone give me experience-based guidance on what clothing is acceptable for Western women visiting Egypt? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Nov 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Where should we go for new year? Egypt? Canary islands? Anywhere else? What are these places really like? Criteria and... [more inside]
posted by handee on Oct 18, 2006 - 18 answers

My little sister is going to Cairo, Egypt. For a year! I'm looking for some tips and information on living there. [more inside]
posted by ruby.aftermath on Jan 21, 2006 - 10 answers