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Inside Background
Background 
The Marsa Alam area provides a number of options for travellers looking to...
Last edited: November 03, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
Marsa Alam, once nothing more than a quaint Red Sea fishing village, and still...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Dolphin House Reef (Sha'ab Samadai) 
Spinner dolphins are often (but not always) seen at this reef, as a result it...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: June 27, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam Peace be with you – Salam alekum And...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are a variety of opinions about tipping in Egypt.  Some say that tipping...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
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