Take Uber not taxis Taxi drivers will try to overcharge you as they think you wont know the going rate and may even change how much they ask for when you arrive at your destination. Using Uber is almost always cheaper and saves any potential issues with the language barrier Learn to negotiate […]
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There is so much to do and see in Cairo it can be difficult to figure out where to start; my advice would be plan ahead and you’ll be able to pack everything you want into just 2 days- perfect for a weekend city break. Day 1 – Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
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The Pyramids are the biggest reason people visit Cairo and its for good reason. They are the only one of the 7 original wonders of the world that can still be visited and are so grand and perfectly that it bewilders most as to how they were built to begin with. Despite this it is
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I visited Jordan in January of 2024 at probably the quietest it has ever been due to the conflict in Israel. I was only able to do a 4 day trip and so I decided to split my trip in half between Petra and Wadi Rum but Amman, Aquaba and the Dead sea also offer
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The Jordan pass Buying the Jordan pass gives you free entry to almost anything in Jordan; including the country itself. You can buy it online for 75 JOD before you arrive in Jordan and it waives your need to pay for a visa upon arrival (usually 45JOD) and it gives you entry to
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How to visit Petra Petra is certainly the main reason I originally chose to visit Jordan and it does not disappoint. This ancient Nabatean civilization carved into the pink sandstone cliffs of the Jordanian desert is a bucket list destination for sure – and its one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Its
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Wadi Rum I chose to visit Wadi rum as a day trip as it is only a 40 minute drive from Wadi Musa and, while this was an incredible day, on reflection this was a big mistake. Wadi Rum is a huge protected area of vast desert scattered with mountains, arches and chasms which is
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Jordan is most certainly one of the easiest countries to drive in that I have found. There is very little traffic on the roads outside of the major cities Aquaba and Amman and the roads arewell maintained for the most part. with that said there are a couple things you should know before you chose
