Practical tips
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Tipping in Egypt: a guide’s honest answer
Who to tip, how much, and how to stop worrying about baksheesh.
The Egypta journal
Field notes
Honest guides to Egypt’s sites, seasons and side streets — written between tours by Karim Mansour.
Practical tips 
Practical tips
3 min read
What to wear at mosques, churches and temples
Simple, respectful and comfortable: a packing list that works everywhere from Saqqara to Sultan Hassan.