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Category Archives: Egypt

Egypt

Maybe We Should Have Flown Through Cairo After All…

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 19, 2024November 18, 2024 28 Comments
Cairo Airport Bad

I’ve been discussing flying through Cairo ever since I began planning my SAS Million Mile challenge, but I ultimately chose to fly via Tunis instead after securing an even cheaper premium cabin fare. But in light of what has...

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Egypt

“Take Me With You. Please!” Lounge Worker Begs Me To Take Her To USA

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 11, 2023November 13, 2023 64 Comments
a person reaching out to the side

My time in Egypt had a sad conclusion, with a lounge worker essentially begging me to take her with me. Incidents like this (and this was not the first time) make me stop and realize how blessed I am...

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EgyptLounge ReviewsPriority Pass

Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2023November 13, 2023 4 Comments
a room with chairs and a television

I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE)...

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EgyptTrip Reports

Genuine Egyptian Hospitality In Alexandria

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2023November 13, 2023 22 Comments
a group of people sitting on a couch

One of the blessings of living in Los Angeles is what a diverse place it is; a great watering hole of people and cultures from around the world. With that diversity comes a network of friends with contacts around...

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EgyptFour SeasonsHotel Reviews

Review: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Egypt

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 8, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
a room with a fireplace and a painting of a woman

After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....

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Going To Church In The Muslim World: My Experiences In Doha And Cairo

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 6, 2023November 13, 2023 157 Comments
a man in a white robe standing at a podium

Wherever I am in the world, I like to attend church on Sunday. In Egypt and particularly in Qatar, I found the process of attending Anglican church quite interesting. My Anglican Church Experience In Doha And Cairo Typically, when...

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EgyptTrip Reports

Is One Day Enough To See Egyptian Pyramids?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 4, 2023November 13, 2023 22 Comments
How Much Time To Visit Pyramids

Yes, one day is enough to comfortably visit multiple Egyptian pyramids and the ancient city of Memphis. How Much Time Do You Need To See The Pyramids Of Egypt? Even in the early spring, Cairo was warm and the...

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Review: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2023November 13, 2023 10 Comments
a pool with tables and chairs in front of a building

While the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is past its prime in certain ways, I had a lovely stay here and found it a great base for my three days in Cairo. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At...

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How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Egypt

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 16, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
a close up of a passport

If you are traveling to Egypt, a visa is required for most nations but is easily obtainable upon arrival at major border crossings. I’ll focus here on arrivals at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and why I prefer a visa...

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Why Egypt Postponed Tourism Suicide

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2017February 28, 2017 2 Comments
Egypt Visa Fee Increase

After another game of Russian roulette, Egypt has wisely decided that its bright idea to raise the price of tourist visas by more than 140% should be shelved. At least until July… Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail announced that plans...

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