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I put this on a new thread as, like Hepizibah says it was an invitation for people to say what special items people stow away in their cases! not what weaponery is need for holiday defences in Sunny...
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I'm sorry Mr Keefy, but in my opinion 'forewarned is forearmed' should be for constantly repeating problems which can and do appertain to a particular resort or town; like the hassle from caleche and...
Evening all. I wonder if you could help with a few bits of info. As mentioned in a previous post im off to luxor for a few weeks in September. Can anyone reccomend ( along with rough prices) the...
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One thing I've got used to with Petra travel is that they are usually early, I now ask them to ring me when they arrive and if I'm ready (which in most cases I will have been for at least 15 minutes)...
Does the boat plane still fly in Luxor. I've only ever seen it flying once and haven't heard anything, or seen anything written about it, for a long time.
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Noisy old thing I have to agree.
Its still parked up on the East bank of the Nile as I recall, somewhere near the Sofitel. That was back in November.
People who visit Luxor often complain on returning of having cought 'Tomb Cough' whether they went into tombs or not.
Have you experienced this? What did you find was the most effective cure?
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Thanks Sue, that is very interesting. At the weekend I was with a friend who's been living in South America for quite a few years now. Tomb cough was mentioned and before I could say anything he...
Shipping and freight workers at Luxor International Airport blocked the road leading to the airport in protest of the Egyptian Airports Company disregarding their demands for fixed payrolls and pay...
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Depends where they blocked the road Hepzi, there is a few ways from Luxor to the airport, but after the bit where you take an hard left bend, which is a few minutes away from the airport, then that's...
There are lots of people who, when considering Egypt in general or Luxor specifically, have been put off from visiting because of the political uncertainty and negative reports they are reading on...
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Well I am back reading your forum!
My friend and I (two old broilers as my son calls us!) fell in love with Egypt in 2000 and we have visited many many times although in the past 3 or 4 years...
Step up security forces efforts to catch some criminals who kidnapped an Irish tourist and got from him fifty thousands Egyptian pounds
The brigades Abdul Rahim Hassan, Assistant Minister for Police...
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OK! NOW HEAR THIS does everyone in Luxor now know where TC is ? will it make any difference to our lives ?
one doubts it.
Jesus! money-money-money, life is good with it **** without it, it comes...
I'm planning my return to Egypt (lived in Cairo 2003-2005) and I am seriously considering Luxor. The only thing that is holding me back however, is that I have no clue as...
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I will guarantee to give you back a child from the Universal Street Edu.com 'fluent in Arabic, French and obviously the universal language, the Queen's English, and not a bad pickpocket to boot....
Does anyone know the times that the monastery near Malquata is open to visitors please?
If you know of a contact telephone number that would also be appreciated.
Thanks.
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:urm: Thanks Who 2. Whilst you may have the gift of tongues I am lacking in the gift of interpretation. I think however, that I have got the gist of what you are trying to tell us...
Can someone clarify for me please...
I was given to understand that if a non Egyptian was to stay in an Egyptian home as a guest they had to be registered with the local police and there was a fee...
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I hope LOCATE works better than our Smart Trav, as they never contacted me during the revolution! Luckily I wasn't on my own.
If anyone is travelling out to Luxor in the next week or so and is willing to take a small letter to the Winter Palace for me, could you pm me please. Will explain fully via pm what it is and why...
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If I sent it recorded delivery tomorrow for the b4 9am delivery monday would that get to you before you left for luxor?
I'm back....Arrived back earlier this morning, So how did I find Luxor? In general I had a great time and in true Egyptian style it was all a little contradictory....it's hard to explain but I found...
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In 1985 a friend came to my home to pick up something I had fixed for him, and with him was a very polite Egyptian man, I had met a couple of times earlier. I told them that I would not leave my...
Some of you will know why I left Luxor 2 weeks earlier than planned but for those that don't know and are wondering why I didn't make the talk on Sunday etc here is the story.
Late on Saturday I...
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What a palaver, you poor thing. :cry: Very glad you found the photo, hopefully the insurance will pay for the replacement.
We used freecycle when we left the UK (people collect from you so saves...
More than once, posters have asked where they can help.
I recently found this site as a starting point to what is available:
It states it's not exhaustive; I'm sure others will add to this if...
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i know that there are many charities doing good in Luxor and helping out with poverty and animals, is there a reason why some charities are registered in the UK and not Egypt or is it something to do...
Some tips here, although regular visitors to Luxor should be past masters at it!! :D
1. Never be afraid to start too low. Most merchants will offer you a price at twice the value of an object and...
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I can see Robbo you have, while I've been away, been fraternizing here with some of the enemy on this site, take care lass, you'll end up bitter and twistered like then, if your not careful. :wi
I am going back home on Wednesday after a lovely peaceful holiday with my family again.. But read a post saying Connies at it again, and then it was locked without anyone being able to comment, who...
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Your sister is a very smart woman Robert. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Oh and by the way if she is reading this I would just like to say it had nothing to do with me!!!!! :roll:
As I'm due in Luxor in a few days, I was wondering what the mood is there? I assume all is calm.
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With respect, everyone who posts anything here, or elsewhere on the Internet, is prejudiced. This only becomes an issue if the writer's predudices do not agree with the reader's.
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