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Because of
Cairo's cosmopolitan atmosphere, harsh discrimination will not be encountered. Yet, be aware that you may find some children crowding around you (especially if you are of a lighter complexion) in search of candy or other small givings. They may also just want to practice some English with you.
As a female (especially if you are of a lighter skin color), you might get some stares or comments. Ignore these and you should be okay.
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Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
The Egyptian government has put a great deal of effort and money into safeguarding the city against terrorist plots. Such law enforcement has become especially rigorous after 1992, when terrorists ambushed a tourist bus and killed a British woman. Several terrorist attacks followed years later, with the last recorded terror fatality occurring in 1997 that left 60 tourists dead. Nowadays such incidents no longer occur. The government is very protective of its tourists, especially since tourism is
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One thing you should be very careful of is petty crimes like pick-pocketing. These are rather frequent in
Read full articleAdd practical stops to your Cairo plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Cairo plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Cairo plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Cairo plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
