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Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Feb 22nd, 2024, 06:57 AM

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Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

To be honest, you don't really need a guide...

To be honest, you don't really need a guide anywhere. If you are the sort of people who like to read before you travel you will probably only hear things you have heard or read before. And remember...

Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Feb 22nd, 2024, 06:25 AM

Replies: 32

Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

Hi, I am the OP. I requote what I wrote in the...

Hi, I am the OP. I requote what I wrote in the trip report:
THE WEATHER
If I go back to Egypt it won’t be in February. We were very cold in Alex and Cairo. It rained and temperatures were around...

Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Feb 20th, 2024, 03:35 AM

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Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

Thank you, yes we must. Will wait for the GE...

Thank you, yes we must. Will wait for the GE museum to open!

Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Feb 20th, 2024, 03:32 AM

Replies: 32

Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

Ciao Andrea, We had mixed feelings about...

Ciao Andrea,
We had mixed feelings about Alexandria (my husband didn't like it) but I am so glad we went. It is a fascinating city and the literary memories are alive in the coffee shops and...

Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Mar 14th, 2023, 12:29 PM

Replies: 32

Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

OH YES, AND THESE ARE A FEW BOOKS I read which...

OH YES, AND THESE ARE A FEW BOOKS I read which helped me understand the country and which I really enjoyed. Mostly by Egyptian authors :

Nobel prize winner Mahmoud’s CAIRO TRILOGY is a must...

Forum: Africa & the Middle East

Mar 14th, 2023, 12:25 PM

Replies: 32

Back from Egypt February 2023

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Posted By carrom

Back from Egypt February 2023

Hi to all Fodorites especially those who helped with our planning.
I have decided not to rave about the wonders of pyramids, temples and tombs. So much useful information has already been posted...

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