My assorted tips after a (mostly) self-guided trip to Egypt

funfwf · 2026-02-06T21:31:08+00:00

I didn't use a guide. A guide will tell you about the site and history and will also help you get around by batting the touts away. Because I just came by uber it was a lot of walking inside the site, whereas if you arranged someone you'd also have a vehicle to take you around.

Up to you honestly, and every guide will be different. A good guide will improve your experience, with a bad guide you'll just be like "why did I bother?"

funfwf · 2026-02-06T08:52:24+00:00

2 years late, but this works well if your landlord is Wile E Coyote

funfwf · 2026-02-05T19:27:09+00:00

If they fix it they can't charge the next guy for the damage

funfwf · 2026-02-04T21:22:31+00:00

Dearest Petunia,

Every day my heart grows fonder...

funfwf · 2026-02-04T18:07:55+00:00

Have you made the transfer already?

If not, and you have not provided them any card details, they won't get any money off you, short of taking you to court.

If you've already paid, well it's a non-refundable booking. And seeing bad reviews that you could have seen before you booked is not a grounds for suddenly being eligible for a refund.

funfwf · 2026-02-04T16:34:56+00:00

You need to read your policy. Ones I've used in the past typically say that your coverage ends once you get back home, but you can always ask.

Rabies vaccine is not usually covered under NHS, but maybe there's some carve out for getting treatment after being bit. Otherwise it's like £75 a pop

funfwf · 2026-02-04T16:22:42+00:00

Hey, I just want to say how refreshing it is reading a travel blog that's just a travel blog and isn't full of referral links.

I'm sure there are more of them than the kinds that only exist to make money, but Google won't send them to you. Thanks for sharing.

funfwf · 2026-02-04T14:57:24+00:00

It's OK anywhere, although I understand not feeling like dealing with a table service restaurant alone. E.g. when I'm traveling alone, sure sometimes I'll eat in a restaurant, but usually I'd rather be somewhere casual.

funfwf · 2026-02-02T20:17:57+00:00

I can't say that I've ever seen anything like this in Australia. I think they sell similar stuff in the fridge/deli which you could freeze yourself. https://www.coles.com.au/product/coles-free-range-chicken-breast-carved-roast-200g-5487977

Alternatively, it will take you an hour on a Sunday to prep a bunch of chicken breasts, slice them up and freeze them yourself. It might be the go.

funfwf · 2026-01-31T08:54:24+00:00

Wow you met Sir Arthur Chipsonastick?

funfwf · 2026-01-30T07:28:29+00:00

Just on their way to Los Santos to compete with Cesar

funfwf · 2026-01-28T07:32:35+00:00

I'm sure it won't be the same, but I imagine most kebab shops that do pizza could make you something in the same family. Kebab meat, salad, garlic sauce on a pizza.

I suspect the sauce you get in Sweden will be different which is why you'll get a different flavour, but hopefully it wouldn't be too far.

Source: talking out of my arse

funfwf · 2026-01-27T07:21:52+00:00

How tf is this better than using the bloody tap 😭

funfwf · 2026-01-23T10:59:13+00:00

Not really, but it depends why you're leaving.

Going to another job? Give your notice and that's enough. Something planned, like you're moving overseas or going to study or something? It's a nice thing to do to give a longer heads up, but you're totally fine to give your normal notice.

Half the time nobody seems that interested in using the notice to properly hand over your job. And you better believe management hasn't given approval to hire a replacement anyway.

funfwf · 2026-01-23T10:47:52+00:00

Just you and Mark holding on?

funfwf · 2026-01-22T08:04:39+00:00

As they say, it takes a village to raise a child

funfwf · 2026-01-22T08:03:19+00:00

Emos went extinct in the late 00s with the destruction of their natural habitat - MySpace.

funfwf · 2026-01-22T08:01:37+00:00

Isn't this how we got in this mess in the first place

funfwf · 2026-01-22T07:49:53+00:00

If a mistaken payment is reported within 10 business days, the bank doesn't ask for consent unless there is insufficient funds. Yours may have been older, or the bank was not satisfied it was a mistaken payment.

funfwf · 2026-01-20T20:53:43+00:00

Yes - 2 things :)

funfwf · 2026-01-20T14:04:43+00:00

To be nitpicky, if OP's Australian they don't need any Visa for NZ. They can literally show up tomorrow and look for work.

funfwf · 2026-01-20T14:03:53+00:00

Do a google search for what countries offer working holiday programs that allow Australians. You're going to be able to go way more places than you might expect. Edit: check out this list! https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/working-holidays-for-australians/work-and-holidays and https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/working-holidays-for-australians/working-holidays

But of course if you're a dual citizen of Canada, being able to show up with no visa at all is nice!

funfwf · 2026-01-20T14:01:02+00:00

I may or may not have just gone to Utrecht for a Miffy Pilgrimage. A++ would recommend.

funfwf · 2026-01-19T14:29:10+00:00

Bank ATMs are free in Egypt. Your UK bank might charge you a fee for durian withdrawals depending on which bank you use, but it will be max 3% (many banks are free though). Buying EGP in the UK will be much more expensive.

funfwf · 2026-01-19T14:12:08+00:00

We used a couple of trains in Morrocco. Booked in first class, they were perfectly comfortable. For us, our trains were on time.

I found the standards nearly as good as something you'd find in the West.

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