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If you're coming to Egypt, u must heard about taxi scams, I won't say that it's that bad but it happens sometimes.

So I wanted to write this as a breakdown.

1- Uber

It's kinda the most expensive one here, I don't use it personaly because of that, and there's no option to choose the driver.

2- Indrive

It's the cheapest, and it give you an option to choose the driver, and the rate you want to pay.

3- DiDi

Very similar to Indrive but not as cheap as it. Also it has an option to choose the driver.

I would honestly suggest to use Indrive and DiDi, because not just you can choose the rate but the driver as well.

So choose someone with a 5 starts or at least 4.98 with a long history of rides.

This means that this person really cares about their rates, and won't do anything that can upset u and make u give them a bad review. Like asking for you for more money if they found out that you are not Egyptian.

I always do that, and every time I chose someone with a an average or a bad rate I understand what they have it, because they're actually bad.

I've read many stories about traveling to Egypt solo.

And here's what I think is better to do, from a local point of veiw.

If you're a woman, you must have a friend or a local guide with you in many places here. Especially if you don't speak Arabic. Unfortunately harrasment here is something that we couldn't put an end to it yet.

If you are a man, you can come and explore the place more freely, but to get to the local areas and to have a true Egyptian experience, when it comes to culture, food, etc.. i would suggest to have a friend who speaks Arabic with you or a local guide if you hate group tours and want the adventure.

Coming to Egypt completely solo, if you don't speak Arabic, it's not gonna be a great experience, even if you successfully visited the tourist areas still there are so much to see and experience, so the travel can be something really fun.

Especially because the tourist areas are fill of annoying street vendors.

Egypt is not a small country and has everything in it u can imagine, going just to these areas is gonna limit you from exploring the country.

And you don't need someone with you all day like a driver, but at least someone from here to give you tips, that can save you from experiencing some really annoying things and help you plan a great trip.

I've read many stories about traveling to Egypt solo.

And here's what I think is better to do, from a local point of veiw.

If you're a woman, you must have a friend or a local guide with you in many places here. Especially if you don't speak Arabic. Unfortunately harrasment here is something that we couldn't put an end to it yet.

If you are a man, you can come and explore the place more freely, but to get to the local areas and to have a true Egyptian experience, when it comes to culture, food, etc.. I would suggest to have a friend who speaks Arabic with you or a local guide if you hate group tours and want the adventure.

Coming to Egypt completely solo, if you don't speak Arabic, it's not gonna be a great experience, even if you successfully visited the tourist areas still there are so much to see and experience, so the travel can be something really fun.

Especially because the tourist areas are fill of annoying street vendors.

Egypt is not a small country and has everything in it, going just to these areas is gonna limit you from exploring the country.

And you don't need someone with you all day, but at least someone from here to give you tips, that can save you from experiencing some really annoying things.

First one is absolutely St. Catherine in Sinai

It’s the site where prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments and encountered the Burning Bush.

Second one, Colored Canyon in Nuweiba

you just need to see the pics, and you’ll go insane about it.

Third one is Wadi Degla in Maadi, Cairo

If you don’t want to make a long trip to Sinai, this place is the perfect destination.

Fourth is Wadi El Rayan and Magic Lake in Fayoum

i went there at the beginning of the year. It was an incredible experience, but I would recommend going in winter.

Fifth is the Black and White Desert

this feels like the ultimate hiking experience. people go there and camp to watch the stars at night.

At the end all Sinai is good for hiking

I finished better call saul while ago and couldn't find anything interesting to watch on Netflix

I know the main plot of Breaking Bad, and the transition that will happen to Walter.

However my brother told me that it will be good to see the details of these transitions that will happen to the characters, since this was the most thing that I liked about better call saul

Do u think it's a good idea to watch it even though I know many things about it?

first i'm Egyptian, and in 2023 (when i was 22) i took my first ever solo trip to Hurghada.

i booked a single room in a really affordable hotel in a local area and booked snorkeling tours with agencies at the marina.

I'd been to many places on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean before, but Hurghada was a really different experience.

It's a normal city. the prices there are cheaper than Cairo and the sea is amazing.

it didn't feel like i was in a gated community like some places in the north coast, which doesn't really feel like Egypt

but as an Egyptian woman, the thing i loved the most was being able to walk around without getting harassed. it was surprising because in Cairo men like that would absolutely not leave me alone if i wasn't dressed modestly.

the reason is simple, Hurghada is full of foreigners and welcomes so many visitors every summer. People there are used to tourists, and the police are everywhere to make sure everyone is safe

also because people sometimes don't notice that i'm Egyptian, i think that added another layer of safety. however i still experienced catcalling twice there.

on my last solo trip there in 2024, I got to know a group of British people between the ages of 65 and 80. most of them had lived in Hurghada for 20-30 years, while the rest spent every summer there

I asked them why? they told me that the sun is always shining there and the sea with its pure blue color brings them peace. they spend their days relaxing on the beach and gathering at a club at night.

and on another day i met a Syrian/German family. they were religious, and we had a great conversation. they were spending a month there and were extremely happy with everything.

So what I really love about Hurghada is that you can find everything there, the true Egyptian spirit, along with a mix of cultures and languages everywhere. I felt like I was traveling the world without leaving my own country lol

So if you're a solo female traveler, I would absolutely recommend visiting Hurghada. however i would suggest having a friend who knows arabic with you just in case

I did snorkeling in both Hurghada and Dahab, and both were incredible experiences, however really different.

Snorkeling in Hurghada was fun, with small fish around me, some coral reefs, and the pure blue color of the water.

But I've never seen sea life as rich as the one in Dahab. i did snorkeling in many spots there, and one of them was in the Blue Hole. And in every one of them, there was so much life down there: so many fish of all kinds (i saw Nemo and Dory haha), coral reefs all over the place. It was surreal, and a bit scary in the Blue Hole yet a fun experience.

So I guess both Dahab and Hurghada will absolutely be incredible experiences, but Dahab is on another level man

The reason is unfortunately, over time ships in Hurghada's sea have really destroyed many of the coral reefs.

Meanwhile, Dahab doesn't have this amount of ships at all so they still have this rich sea life.

also fish there is pretty cheap and tasty. I guess it's because the fishing scene there isn't really full of competitors, since it's a small and simple city.

I've also seen amazing pictures from Marsa Alam, and maybe it's even better than Dahab. I can't wait to go and experience it

Hey guys, I am a digital marketer with over 2 years of experience in organic marketing.

I really like the idea of being a growth marketer because I genuinely enjoy doing emial marketing, social media management, content creating (graphic design and video editing), SEO, Reddit marketing and lead gen.

And I can't choose only one thing to be a specialist at doing it.

I tried to work before as a part time growth marketer for 4 months and helped the startup to get over $10k in revenue.

But every time I search about a growth marketer role, I find managing ads as a primier requirement.

The issue is I don't really like it, I can learn how to do it though.

But is it really necessary?

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Egypt is getting hot, and I see many travelers planning to spend most of their time here in the desert, visiting temples and historical sites in southern Egypt.

Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend going there in the summer. Temperatures can reach 50°C out there.

Instead you can enjoy summer on Egypt’s amazing beaches, whether on the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea.

Based on your preferences, I can recommend the best summer destinations for you.

If you want an ultra-luxury lifestyle:

You should visit the North Coast.

It has fascinating beaches, but it's much more expensive than the rest of Egypt.

If you prefer camping and a simpler lifestyle:

Then Sinai is perfect for you.

The diving there is on another level. The sea is so rich with coral reefs and different kinds of fish.

It's pretty affordable, filled with camps, and also has some great hotels.

If you're looking for something between the North Coast and Sinai:

Then Hurghada and Marsa Alam are great options.

They're located on the Red Sea and offer amazing beaches.

Hurghada has everything, from a simple lifestyle to luxury resorts.

It's not too touristy because it's a regular Egyptian city, so visiting it gives you a different summer vibe.

Hope this helps you plan your summer trip to Egypt.

If you're planning to visit Egypt, live here for a while, or completely move here.

This is the place where you can ask all the questions on your mind.

Egypt has everything you can imagine.

Two beautiful seas, incredible history, and some serious challenges that still can't stop us from loving this country.

So if you want to have a true Egyptian experience, join us.

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Also my friend is searching about my account and it doesn't show to her