15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza

Finding Gina Marie – Travel the World April 8, 2023
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We’re Judy and Kevin, full-time travelers who left behind corporate careers, sold nearly everything, and hit the road in 2022 with just carry-ons and a backpack each. We share not just where we go, but how travel changes us—the surprises, challenges, and deeper purpose we’re discovering—and what freedom, belonging and joy really mean. If you’re dreaming about your next chapter or wondering what’s possible, you’re in the right place. What you'll find here: 👉 What it’s really like to live across cultures, climates, and continents, not just visit them 💰 Transparent cost breakdowns in every destination 🏛️ Local stories and history that bring places alive 👋 What it means to feel at home anywhere—even without a home base Why Finding Gina Marie? In 2021 Judy reunited with her birth family at 55 years old. The name her Italian birth mother gave her, Gina Marie, and her emotional story sparked this channel and this new way of life. Wander more. Worry less. Bring a passport. ❤️ Judy & Kevin

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📰 Egypt Trip Planning: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/egypt-trip-planning Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders. We visited Egypt from February 15 through March 16, 2023 📝 Check out our Egypt trip planning guide: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/egypt-trip-planning NOTE: EFFECTIVE October 1, 2023, Canadian citizens will not be able to obtain a visa online before travelling to Egypt. Canadians will be required to obtain the visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate. Here's a link to the official government site for an e-visa w/no extra fees: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/ 💥 WE RECOMMEND our tour guide: MAHMOUD NOUR Call: +20 102 6979554 Email: [email protected] (let him know we recommended you—we are not affiliated in any way, but we'd love to have him succeed even more—he is AWESOME and speaks excellent English!) 😎 ***WANT TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL?*** ☕️ Buy us a coffee (caffeine helps us bring you more great content)! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/findGinaMarie 💥 SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/FindingGinaMarie 😍 Using the affiliate links below helps us to bring you videos from around the world at no cost to you. Thank you very much if you choose to use them! 🧳 Explore Briggs & Riley Collections https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100780777-13834908 🧾 Our packing list https://findingginamarie.com/articles/packing-list-how-we-pack-and-travel-with-only-carry-on-luggage 23andMe: https://refer.23andme.com/s/judy49 Ancestry: https://refer.ancestry.com/judy43 🤓 READ JUDY'S JOURNAL https://findingginamarie.com/judys-journal EGYPT JOURNAL ENTRIES: * Sounds of Cairo: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/the-sounds-of-egypt Pharaoh's revenge: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/pharaohs-revenge * Not quite spring showers: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/spring-showers * Balloons aren't just for birthdays: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/balloons-arent-just-for-birthdays * Our first travel glitch and a win: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/our-first-travel-glitch * A day in Aswan's Nubian Villiage: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/nubian-village * I see you every night: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/i-see-you-every-night * Half-day tour in Luxor: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/tours-from-luxor * Love is: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/love-is * Dusty roads in Luxor: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/dusty-roads-in-luxor * Our first travel glitch and a win: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/our-first-travel-glitch Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:25 - Why travel to Egypt? 01:21 - Don’t buy an eVisa? 03:19 - Don’t get scammed at Cairo airpot 05:10 - Tip: Say you’re staying at Le Meridian Hotel 05:33 - Should you drive in Cairo & Giza? 06:51 - Is street food safe in Cairo & Giza? 07:25 - Do Egyptians speak English? 08:49 - Book one Egyptian guide for all tours? 10:23 - Don’t fall for scams on tours! 11:34 - Tip: Nothing is free in Egypt! 12:11 - Don’t get sick in Egypt: see a travel doctor 12:58 - Tip: Make sure you have Egyptian pounds 15:34 - What shoes should you wear in Cairo & Giza? 16:18 - Don’t drink tap water in Cairo! 16:44 - Tip: Use bottled water to brush teeth 17:28 - How much to tip in Cairo? 19:37 - Tip: Be prepared for noisy nights 20:11 - Can you visit Egypt during Ramadan? 20:52 - How long did it take to adjust to Giza life? 22:51 - Would we recommend visiting Cairo & Giza? Finding Gina Marie is where we share our lives as full-time travelers and the connections we make along the way. ✈️ FOLLOW US * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@KevinHoctor * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@JudyHoctor * Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinhoctor * Twitter: https://twitter.com/judyhoctor ✅ FOLLOW FINDING GINA MARIE * Website: https://findingGinaMarie.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/FindingGinaMarie * Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1967301.rss * Twitter: https://twitter.com/findGinaMarie 📹 VIDEO EQUIPMENT * Primary Camera: Sony FX30 * B-Roll Camera: Sony ZV-1, iPhone 14 Pro * Editing: Final Cut Pro X on an M1 Max MacBook Pro * Key Light: Aputure Amaran 100d COB LED Light * Diffuser: Selens Hexadecagon Softbox 65cm/26in * Color Light: Aputure Amaran MC RGBWW Mini * Fill Light: Elgato Key Light Professional Studio Light * Light/Camera Stand: Neewer Pro Stainless Steel Light Stand Tripod with Casters * Vocal Microphones: Sony ECM-B10, RODE PodMic * Audio Recording: RODECasterPro #findingGinaMarie #worldtraveler #worldtravel #livingthedream #slowtravel #digitalnomad #digitalnomadlife #africatravel #retireearly#retireearlyandtravel #egypttravel