A trip to Egypt can be a magnificent and beautiful experience. In Egypt you will see and experience things that you just can’t anywhere else. When you travel in Egypt, or anywhere, you want to make sure that your trip is as safe as possible. There are plenty of safe travel tips that one should follow when on holiday, but this guide is a quick overview of some things you need to be aware of when traveling in Egypt to ensure that your trip is safe and enjoyable.
Keep a list of important contacts on you at all times.
While you hope to be healthy and safe, accidents and medical incidents can happen anywhere, even on holiday. This is why you should keep contact details handy. This list should include the police, hospitals, your hotels, embassies, insurance companies, family members and other emergency contanct information. Have an “in case of emergency” number or ICE on your list or in your phone or both. In the event that something happens to you, others can use this number to get in touch with the people you are traveling with or loved ones at home.
Be smart with your money.
Bring cash and more than one credit card with you when you travel. Don’t keep your cash and card in one place in the event of theft. Consider using a hidden wallet, keeping cash in different pockets and even using a safe at your hotel. Having multiple credit cards will protect you in the event of theft or if one stops working. Keeping a card hidden in a hotel safe means that you will still have funds on holiday if you are the victim of a pickpocket. Just be sure to call the bank to cancel any cards immediately if you are the victim of theft.
Protect yourself from the sun.
Believe it or not, Egypt is a sunny country. While this seems like a no brainer, many tourists forget to take basic precautions against the sun’s rays. Bring sunglasses, and if you forget them, buy some immediately. Also make sure that you use sunscreen on any exposed part of your body daily to avoid painful burns.
Stay healthy by watching what you eat or drink.
Many who visit Egypt may find themselves with stomach difficulties and other health issues due to what they consume on their trip. Sometimes they change of cuisine can be to blame, but often it is due to poor hygiene and unsafe food handling. To prevent this, you should only eat food from places that look clean; if a restaurant feels unsanitary, it is okay to leave.
March 1st, 2012
Tushar Mathur
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