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This trip is amazing. Seeing everything you have ever read about in a National Geographic or Smithsonian magazine is more than most people can ever dream of.
A few suggestions -
a) Bring stomach medicine (immodium ad, pepto bismol, tums)- nearly everyone had issues on the tour. The water in Egypt isn’t the best quality – and everything is washed and/or cooked in it. You will have stomach issues at some point. It’s best to be prepared since this doesn’t offer alot of down time.
b) Check ALL the bottles of water you buy. Make sure the caps and seals are unbroken. They like to recycle there – and this means they may fill up the bottles with water from the tap or wherever else it’s found.
c) Smell what you eat before you do. If it smells odd, don’t eat it. (this is good for everywhere you travel)
d) Bring your own Toilet Paper. It’s cheaper – and if you have it, will save you a few bathroom attendant tips.
d) Haggle in the market and nearly everywhere else. You’ll wind up with a better purchase price. Plus, it’s kind of fun to see that side of the culture.
e) Have fun! Remember, this isn’t like home, and that’s why you’re out seeing the world.
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Allie, it depends on which tour you go on. When I went to Egypt, the people were mid 20’s to 35. I think it’s because of the nature of the tour. However, from what I’ve experienced, going in the summer and doing the ton of countries at once with the long trips tend to be just out of high school kids (younger set).
As far as one big long party – to each their own. Some of the people stay up all night partying. Others of us are more tempered, came for the culture of the day time – and chose to get some sleep to be ready for the events planned on the tour.phoenix-rose on Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer (83 comments)
posted on Jan. 06, 2008
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