You will see so many temples, tombs, and antiquities that no matter how dedicated you are, it will start to blur together. Anytime you go to a new site or new tomb, find a sign that depicts what you are about to see, and grab a quick pic of the sign, first. It will help to keep your photos; and your memories; organized. I recommend getting a tour company. There are some sites that cannot be visited without governmental approval. Abydos and Dendera are two. An official guide company can take care of that for you.
I have watched so many tips etc on travel to Egypt (we will be there in very hot August) - but yours is the best, and what nailed that for me was your tips on dress, language and most of all to TREASURE the experience! Shokran gazeelan!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope you have a wonderful time in august - make sure you drink lots of water and have a good hat! Have a wonderful time and enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your amazing video. I think you covered everything there is to cover about Egypt. My tip is: if you can afford to hire a travel company or go with a group tour, that would be the best option. The country is massive and can be ridiculously hard to manouver. Having a guide with you will take a lot of hassle off your shoulders and you would just be left to relax and enjoy. Even as an Egyptian, that is what i do to enjoy my country.
Thanks for the comment and the compliment! Very interested to hear that even as an Egyptian you prefer to use a guide. It does certainly make the logistics easier! There are a few places I didn’t get to see on my trip, and when I get the opportunity to visit again I think I’ll stick with having a guide as well.
Thanks for posting. I spent 2 weeks going up and down the Nile, after 3 weeks on a paleont. & archeolog. project in the western desert and loved Egypt. In 1992. Lucky to have been first in the Western Desert village where I learnt a little arabic to to know some Egyptians.
Oh that sounds incredible! On my next trip to Egypt I’d love to see the western desert. I looked up some 4WD tours prior to this trip, but I just didn’t have enough time in the schedule to do everything. Siwa oasis is on my list for the future!
You're absolutely right about being transported to a time when magic was a part of life. Read s "Arabian Nights and Days" by Nobel Prize winner Naguib Nafouz who " refashions the classic tales of Scheherazade into a novel written in his own imaginative, spellbinding style. Here are genies and flying carpets, Aladdin and Sinbad, Ali Baba, and more". It tells you how people used to think and feel and still run their daily lives. Much shorter and more fun than the very long "Palace Walk"
Thanks for the recommendations (I’m a big reader, always looking to add to the goodreads list) and for taking the time to write such thoughtful comments!
Thank you so much 😊I'm Egyptian and enjoyed your video a lot ....What I really liked about it is that it has a full, honest review of my country without any biased opinions .. Now I can send it to my friends who will be coming next month .. Thanks again, and I hope you return here so soon❤ 🇪🇬
Oh I’m so glad you found it useful and accurate. That means a lot coming from an Egyptian. Your country is a very special place and I do look forward to returning! Still much more to see and do 😃
This was by far the best travel Egypt video I have watched to date! It was informative, realistic, while being respectful. I'll be checking out this channel.
Thank you for your tips and tricks! Tipping was mentioned a lot during the video but not the actual amount or percentage. Presumably different amounts are needed for a small service as opposed to a tour guide.
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Wow, thank you! That means a lot. I worked hard on this one, and I loved my experience in Egypt, so happy I was able to put something out there that others are finding useful and enjoyable. Appreciate the kind words!
Awesome tips, this video will help me survive the chaos of Cairo and make my trip much enjoyable now that I know what to expect. Thank you, you are the best
Glad it was helpful! Yeah I think knowing what to expect and embracing the different way of doing things in this part of the world is key to getting the most out of the experience- it’s a lot easier to have a good time and roll with the punches when you know what the deal is. Have an amazing time!
I greatly appreciate your incredible video. You have undoubtedly provided a comprehensive overview of Egypt. If you have the means, I highly recommend hiring a travel agency or joining a guided tour group. It is undeniably the best option. Navigating through this vast country can be incredibly challenging and arduous. Having a guide by your side will alleviate a great deal of stress, leaving you free to unwind and fully enjoy your experience. Even as
Great suggestion! I personally traveled with a tour group for most of time in Egypt, but I chose one that allowed for some free time to explore. That way I had some freedom at the sites and in individual cities, but important logistics like hotels, transportation, restaurant recommendations and site entry fees were covered. I also spent a few days on my own in Cairo at the start and finish to do what I wanted. Definitely agree, a tour group or guide will make your experience much easier, especially if this is your first time visiting.
Thank you! I hope your next trip is wonderful. Anything new for the next itinerary? I have a second trip in mind to do within the next couple of years… there were a ton of things I had to cut while I was in my original planning phase just for lack of time. I probably need another 3 weeks there to get to everything 😎
Finally found a helpful video. Love it thank you so much. All the other ones I have seen are just people complaining and not embracing where they are at.
Glad it was helpful! Yeah having the right mindset is important, especially when you’re traveling to a place outside of your cultural norms. At the end of the day people are just trying to make a living. There are going to be bad actors everywhere, but tourism is an important part of Egypt’s economy - the overall goal is not going to be for tourists to walk away with bad experiences.
Yeah it was a trip saver for me - I don’t know how things would have gone without it. Sorry you had a rough time and ended up in the hospital 😬 - hope you got to enjoy at least a little bit before the problems started.
@@fd5122 it's an intestinal antiseptic for the treatment of gastroenteritis - a medication for travelers' diarrhea 🙂. It attacks the bacteria that often cause upset stomachs in travelers in Egypt. Cheap and easy to find in local pharmacies.
Hi, excellent video, you deserve a lot more subs! 🙂 The advice you give is really useful for a lot of people (I've travelled quite a bit (67 countries and counting ;-) ) but there are so many people I've met travelling who definitely could avail of your wisdom! - Subscribed and Thumbs up!
Thanks so much for the kind words! They really mean a lot as I try to build the channel, and positive feedback is greatly appreciated to help keep me moving forward! 67 countries is impressive!! I’m at 31, planning to add a few more soon 😊. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a nice comment, and welcome to the channel!!
Your advice is incredibly insightful and practical! Capturing a photo of the sign at each site is a fantastic tip for keeping memories organized. Using a tour company to navigate sites requiring governmental approval is also very helpful. Have you had any particularly memorable experiences at places like Abydos or Dendera? Do you have any favorite lesser-known sites that travelers should consider visiting?
Yes, I live by my sign photos - especially if I don't end up organizing my photos as soon as I get home, I'd forget everything otherwise! Thankfully in the digital camera age we can snap as many sign or informational photos as we want for reference :-) Abydos, Dendera, along with Kom Ombo and Edfu are all on my list for my return trip :-( (along with scuba diving in the red sea and exploring the white desert and siwa oasis) Simply too much to see in one visit, and traveling with a guided tour did restrict me a bit. I thought I would have the opportunity to visit Kom Ombo as an optional excursion on this trip, which turned out not to be true :-/ Kom Ombo and Edfu are pretty easy to get to if you book an independent Nile cruise though, as they boats will often stop there. I did have a lengthy conversation with my guide on this trip about wanting to visit Abydos, as that was probably the site I was most upset to miss out on, and he indicated that it wasn't as easy as some of the other sites. He said having a guide is pretty necessary for visiting, although I haven't looked into it further, so take that with a grain of salt! Honestly one of my favorite days was visiting Saqqara and Dashour. It is on some tourist itineraries, so it's not completely off the beaten path, but I do think quite a few tourists skip it. The necropolis isn't far from Cairo, and the history there is SO incredibly rich. Fewer crowds and more flexibility to find a pocket of ancient Egypt that you can have all to yourself. If you want to do inside a pyramid, I'd recommend doing it here versus at Giza - much fewer crowds and it's the same sort of experience. Also if you make it to Alexandria, get lost in the markets! Khan El-Khalili in Cairo is great, but it's very touristy. The markets in Alexandria are full of locals. We had a great time wandering through one rainy night!
Hello, I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the many useful tips. We are traveling to Egypt in late September - mid October, 2023. As for clothing, can you share where you found your lovely maxi skirts? Also, did you find that you were encumbered by them when walking all day? Thank you.
Hi Lynne! I’m not much of a fashionista, the skirts and dresses all came from Amazon! I didn’t feel encumbered by them in general - I actually enjoy the looseness, I found them comfortable. The long red one I wish I had hemmed up by an inch or two, as I had to hold it up on stairs, but other than that I found them really comfortable for being out and about as a tourist in the warm weather.
I just found your channel and subbed right away. A big reason is how informative you are. The other reason is how much you remind me of my best friend. Things from your way of speaking, your facial features, and even your voice itself all are almost identical to her. It's so strange.
Glad you found it useful! For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Excellent video! I travel a lot, and I have my own Lila Talks youtube channel, and you were very informative and engaging! Im going to Egypt next week. I can't wait. Thank you!!! Please do more videos 😊.
Thanks Lila! Looks like your channel is doing pretty well ☺️ thanks for the kind words and encouragement and I hope you have an incredible experience in Egypt!
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Very useful video thank you! I’m traveling to Egypt with my husband in about 3 weeks, we’re staying in Hurghada so will mainly be staying at our resort but we are planning a day trip Luxor! What’s your tip on getting smaller notes of money? I’ve read that many hotels/shops are reluctant to give out small notes? but we’re keen to have a selection of notes for tipping ect ☺️
thank you! This is a good question, and maybe a bit trickier in your case since you’re going to mostly be resort based. My best advice would be to try and find a place at/near the resort where you can use a bit of cash to break down your larger bills. Regardless of whether you get your cash from an ATM or at an exchange, you’ll get larger notes not suitable for tipping. If there’s a souvenir shop or a bar or a restaurant where you can us cash instead of a credit card or putting the charge on your room bill, then do that. When I first got to Egypt and withdrew money I made a point to break down the large bills every chance I got, trying to turn those 200 pound notes into increasingly smaller ones and then I kept the smaller notes and change aside to use only for tips. You can also ask your hotel once you arrive. The concierge might be able to help facilitate making change or have a good recommendation for a local spot where you can pay with large bills to get change. In any case, enjoy Hurghada and Luxor! The Red Sea is gorgeous and Luxor will be an epic experience.
Agree with most everything. However, wear what you like. Most tourists are in shorts, t shirts, dresses, shirts short, long it does not matter except in mosques and holy places
yes, you can certainly wear what you like. There’s no dress code, and locals are obviously used to seeing tons of tourists who dress all sorts of ways. But as a woman who did wander around a fair bit solo, I think I would have been uncomfortable and gotten a fair bit more unwanted attention had I not chosen to dress a bit more conservatively. if you’re staying in a group and not straying from the main tourist sites, then you can wear what you are comfortable in. I just prefer to dress more conservatively in Muslim countries. But if you do choose to show some skin, don’t forget your sunscreen 😎
Yes, those types of shops can be a bit tricky to navigate. As for koshary, it’s made from pretty simple ingredients, there’s nothing inherently in it that will upset a tummy - like food anywhere, the cleanliness of how it’s prepared and your stomach sensitivity will determine how you respond to local food 😊
I am traveling to Egypt next month for a couple of weeks and so this video was great for me! I’ve written down tons of tips and am trying my best to prepare myself! Out of curiosity, how much cash do you think I should budget for a two week trip? I was planning on bringing USD and only converting a few Pounds in country when I arrive. Is that a good strategy or should I focus more on Pounds and less on USD? Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful! I would focus mainly on using Egyptian pounds… you’ll make things easier on yourself using the local currency. And make sure to keep plenty of small bills on hand for all the tips 😀budgeting cash is a hard question, it really depends on what style of traveler you are, how much souvenir shopping you plan on, are you going to eat in fancy restaurants, do expensive activities etc… I was convinced I had enough cash for the remainder of my trip and then found myself running to an atm again when we were presented with the option of taking a hot air balloon ride over Luxor 😊. I’d start with maybe $200 USD in pounds and go from there, but it really does depend on what style of trip you’re doing. Remember you can always get more cash from a bank and it’s always safer to not carry too much on you at once. As long as your bank knows you’re traveling (you can usually add a travel advisory on the app), then you can withdraw as needed during the trip. Once you’re in country for a few days and start moving you’ll probably get a better idea how much cash per day you’re going through. I know that was a bit vague, but hope it was a little helpful and happy travels! Enjoy your trip!!!
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Get Egyptian pounds and try to get a lot of smaller denomination bills because you will be tipping a LOT. ATM's are plentiful and you can get pounds, using your credit card. Sometimes your hotel front desk can convert small amounts for you.
Thank you for your tips. Is it possible to get small notes out of local ATMs or do you they only give large denominations that you need to change somewhere else?
Generally only large denominations. I make a point to break all of my large bills at the start of the trip at places like museums or restaurants and keep the smaller change separate for tips/small snacks etc…
I’m a big fan of David P. Silberman’s book titled simply “Ancient Egypt” - it starts out with a brief overview of the timeline of the ancient period, and then there are chapters on individual topics like the language, art, architecture, medicine, trade, etc… so you can read it all or choose the topics that interest you the most. The book has over 200 charts and illustrations as well. If you want to learn about more than just the ancient history, Jason Thompson’s “A History of Egypt” covers everything from the ancient period up until the modern era, but it’s a bit of a denser read. Hope you enjoy learning more about the history of this amazing land!
Thank you! I’m just getting started on my journey for the travel community I’d like to build, but I do sincerely hope down the road to host trips for women - that’s certainly a big goal I hope is reachable ❤️
I had an advantage going in as I had some formal education in basic Arabic from when I studied it in college, but it had been many years since I actively used the language and had forgotten most of it - plus I had learned Levantine Arabic, not Egyptian, which has a lot of differences. I used the Mango language app and started from scratch. Just did a little bit each day for a couple months. When I initially learned back in college we used the Alif Baa book written by Brusad, Al-Batal and Al-Tonsi. I loved that book, still have it!
I think this video proves why Egyptians see Americans as walking money pits because of their tipping culture. If you tip everyone in Egypt for literally anything you’re going to be skint in no time at all.
Whenever I travel I only use bank ATMs, never independent ones. You will often find bank atms at the airport, but when you run out you can stop by any local bank machine and get cash. Machines will have an English language option. Just make sure your bank is aware of your travel plans beforehand!
The only two things to see there are the Pyramids and the museum at Giza near Cairo. It can be done in one day. So get a hotel near the pyramids. You can take a taxi to either one. Ask the driver how much before you get in. At the pyramids buy two extra tickets to get into the 2 of the pyramids. At the museum, buy an extra ticket to photograph items inside the museum. Don't talk to people, almost always men, who come up to you. They'll tell you they're from the police. They're not. Walk away from them. It's a scam of some sort.
You don't need any ticket to take photes inside museums, tombs, temples, using phones and any type of cameras, includong dslr's. There are 2 rooms/halls inside the Egyptian Musem, the old one, not GEM, where you can't take photos, no matter with what.
Hi there I will be visiting Egypt tis October Can you/anyone tell me much much we can pay a guide to take us around the pyramids and also to those guide who take us around each museums.. I m really out of idea... Tq
Touring, operators, and budgets would be a very different topic! Like anywhere else, how you visit the country would depend on your budget, expectations, and style preference. Glad you enjoyed the video though, and if you’re planning a trip I hope you’ll have a wonderful time! 😃
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Thanks for info. I'm visiting Egypt with tour company so, I'm somewhat at ease as a group/family. For a few gifts, I feel more secure buying gifts at a museum AKA GEM, my family will be staying away from any market places are there hacklers inside these places at the gift shops too? Are any items ever priced with tags? Thanks
That’s a good question. From memory, yes, items in gift shops at museums are priced and there is definitely no haggling in these types of places. However, even if you’re not interested in purchasing anything in markets, don’t skip them! Particularly the Khan El Khalili in Cairo - it’s absolutely magical and would be a shame to miss! Markets can be wonderful experiences, and a firm no thank you and walking away will do if you’re not interested in buying. In any case, I hope you have a wonderful trip and find some lovely gifts for your loved ones 😊.
Awesome suggestions! On average How much of a tip are u supposed to give 1 or 5 or 10 EGP? I’m going in October. I don’t want to under or over tip. Most useful info was purchasing a SIM card at the airport, getting currency and trusting the pharmacy there and that nothing is free 🤣
Thank you! For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Very 😊 usefull info..thank you…I enjoy listening to accents when travelling…..but I cannot for the life of me figure out where yours emanates from….where you USA born but educated abroad …. There is not a trace of your heritage in anything you say….north south east west or is that a university influenced manner of dialogue …. You really are a mystery …keep up the vids of to Cairo soon 🤗
Interesting question! I’m from New York City originally, went to university in the rural part of New York State…I’ve been told in the past that I do have a pretty region-less accent, but when I’m casually talking to friends I have gotten teased that sometimes the Queens accent pops out on certain words 😆
So with what's happening now in the west bank, is it prudent to go to Egypt now? I had booked a cruise on the Nile but canceled. My family was so concerned.
I would check government travel advisories for recommendations. Trips operating in the standard tourist regions are still operating as normal, as far as I am aware. If you do proceed with your trip, make sure you have full travel insurance in case of any issues.
Ha-ha! I remember having to pay 5 Egyptian pounds to get my shoes back after an Imam led me around the Mosque in Luxor Temple. The amount you pay for a tip is minimal. I'm pretty good at bargaining but I'm not as adamant about it now-I'm saving my self0.50 or a dollar-nothing to me and a large amt to an Egptian. They're are generally reall nice adn polite people. The rare touts who hassle you are exceptions. The children are often wonderful.
Yea, that was my attitude with tipping. I wasn’t going to make a fuss over a small amount of money that meant little to me but a lot to the other person. plus it’s hard to continue on with your day without shoes 😉
It can be, up north at night. I don’t recall the hotels I stayed at having heat, but I also stayed in fairly basic accommodations. I wouldn’t expect heating to be common, but if you’re looking at specific hotels I’d ask them directly if you’re concerned about it. I don’t remember being cold/heat being an issue in the hotel rooms at night when an was in Cairo and Alexandria, just a bit chilly sometimes walking around in the evenings.
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Hi Diana! I traveled over alone, and joined a budget level tour that allowed for free exploration time, and then took a few solo days at the beginning and the end of the trip.
Hi, i'll be going solo to egypt in a couple weeks. Do you have any specific tips for me? It's my first solo trip so i'm a bit nervous hehe, did you have company or did you go alone?
Well congrats on making the leap to travel solo - I’ve done many solo trips and have loved them all! It’s a different experience. I did most of my exploring with a company and a few days on my own. To be honest, if I could redo it I probably would have gone on my own. I would have loved the additional freedom and flexibility that the tour just didn’t provide. I would say best advice I can think of is just be really firm with vendors and guides if you don’t want their services. If you’re in your own you’ll probably be hounded a bit more. You may even have to be rude sometimes to get your message across to be left alone. Happy travels, and have a wonderful time!!!
Typically the camera fees are for big items - large DSLR types and tripods. Some sites don’t allow photography inside at all, but if you’re careful and not obvious about it you can film or snap photos with your phone or a tiny camera that fits in your pocket. I managed to get some snapshots on my phone of places where it technically wasn’t allowed. The rules vary according to the site, so read the signage before you go inside. At spots where it isn’t allowed or where they charge a fee, there are guards roaming who are on the lookout for people who didn’t pay. Sometimes you can get them to leave you be if you offer a small tip. Best practice is to read the signs on the rules before you go in, and don’t be super obvious about your photos if it isn’t allowed.
NO, only for professional gear and for that you have to get previous approval, not to buy a ticket. I used a Cnon DSLR, GoPro and a phone, nobody asks you anything. In some tombs, Nefertary tomb in the Valley of the queens you are told not to film, just photos. A small tip and you you can film as long as you wish (official time inside - 10 minutes)
For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Individual spend really depends on what kind of traveler you are. I did my trip at a fairly budget price point. The link to the tour I did will give you an idea of current prices, plus the add-ons that aren’t included. I also spent a couple of days on my own at the start, and then set aside an additional couple hundred US dollars for meals, snacks, souvenirs, etc.
Thank you. I would really like to do the same things you did they looked amazing I’m hoping next year or the year after to do this adventure that you did
Yes, there is plenty of English spoken in places that cater to tourists - hotels, shops, monuments & museums, etc... Cab drivers maybe not as much. Don’t expect everyone to speak it or speak it fluently, but English is the language used to communicate with the tourists, so you’ll be fine.
Slick guides😂😂 straight up scammers everywhere you go, they literally don't leave you alone which makes the entire experience exhausting, everything is a complete rip off, the constant haggling is a drain never again.
Egypt is a great and inexpensive country. They rely on tourism to make living. Compare it to going to Venice or Switzerland and paying 20 euros for a coffee!! That is scamming. It's outrageously expensive compared to inexpensive North African destinations.
