7 Things You Can Expect in Egypt As a Traveler
1. It's not as dangerous as many are stating The often question people ask you when you reveal your travel plan, is: Is it safe to travel to Egypt? We know Egypt isn't regarded as one of the safest places to travel (from past travel warnings about Egypt, you'll probably be convinced that ISIS will come for you if you step foot in the country). And it's true that terrorist groups are active in certain parts of the country. But the main tourist sites in Egypt are no more dangerous than popular places you might visit in the USA or Europe. There's a strong military presence at most major sites in Egypt – armed guards, metal detectors, and bag checks become second nature as you visit temples and museums – but you don’t find yourself feeling “in danger” at any point. There are certain parts of Egypt that are no-gos right now, but they aren't places that most tourists would go anyway. (In fact, all tour operators in Egypt have modified many of their itineraries to en...