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Africancrab says:
When I toured South Africa in 2002 with Don, we had to exchange our Ugandan shillings into Rands. We did this from Uganda because it was much cheaper buying the rand than the US dollars and then changing dollars into rands.
Initially I wanted to have the money changed in Cape Town, but I found ou…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Angola
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Africancrab says:
I visisted Angola as part of my college road trip on the trans sahara road way. My friends and I only stayed a night but managed to change enough escudos to buy dinner and pay for a guide to Namibia and Botwana. The Escudo is Angolas legal tender.
I don't recall the exchange rate since we had Tan…
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Africancrab says:
Seychelles is an epensive holiday destination and an expensive place to live too. While it's legal tender is not known as widely as many other currencies, it is a strong currency and is the accepted medium of exchange. Foreign curreny is accepted in the Seychelles and will be exchanged into Rupees a…
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mickeyd302 says:
The ferry from Hurghada to Sharm-El-Shiekh costs 250 Egyptian Pounds (about $45 US as of 12/07). While I bought my tickets the day before, tickets could still be purchased before boarding. Overall, the ferry is very comfortable and there is plenty of room. Movies are shown during the trip and ther…
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Shopping
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#140 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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ainzerka says:
Except for the Marjane, giant chains which destroy the local economy have not yet, inch'Allah, reached Morocco. There are local greengrocers, bakeries, butchers, as well as hanouts or tabacs on most streets. Most people buy fresh ingredients for each day's meals.
Of course there are oth…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Gambia
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shaidos says:
Whilst looking on the internet for info about Gambia, I found out that to see Gambia well it's best to go with an Official Tourist Guide.
I found the Gambia Tour Guides website to be helpful. It gives you a list of guides by area, a list of possible trips you can do as well as other info.
Howeve…
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doclette says:
We exchanged our money in our hotel and at the airport. For women, it is best if you do not show too much arms and legs. I realized my bare arms was causing a frenzy (rolling my eyes) so I purchased a couple shawls. Even then, many egyptian men came up to my husband and patted his back to say "lucky…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Egypt
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jaredhauf says:
The Egyptian pound or gineih (Arabic: الجنيه المصرى, el-Gineih el-Miṣrī) (sign: £ or ج.م; code: EGP) is the currency of Egypt. It is divided into 100 qirsh (قرش) (pronounced irsh, piastres in English), or 1000 malleem (Arabic: مليم) (milliemes).
The National Bank of…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Egypt
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irmayu says:
If you go to egypt in your own organization, maybe you have to be prepare to spend a night in not such great hotel. Do not come alone if you come in your own organisation, 'cos you are a girl and maybe you will feel unconfortable. Also, you will need to bargain for anything you buy (from bottle of w…
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admid says:
1. Never walk around tipsy in downtown.
2. Bring a women (friend, girl-friend, girl-friend of a friend, mother, more or less what ever you can get), when going out. That keeps the pro's on distance and you might have a relaxed evening.
3. Take taxi the ENTIRE way. Do not jump off at a nearby corne…
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marymary47 says:
If you go to Morocco, definitely try to make it to this city. It is far more authentic than the cities closer to Spain...and beautiful to boot. Worth the travel and the hassle...
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Kilimanjaro
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#147 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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PaulHooton says:
You can climb kili with a company called Jagged Globe based in Sheffield, England. I think they are excellent.
http://www.jagged-globe.co.uk/exp/itinerary/kilimanjaro.html
It isnt the cheapest but it is well organised. You undertake altitude training on Mt Meru. There were 12 in my group all of us…
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LeighTravelClub says:
Capital City: Banjul Population: 1.5 million
Local Time: GMT Flight Time from U.K. to Banjul: 6hrs
Currency: Gambian dalasi(GMD) – can be bought in the UK, but you get a better exchange rate in the Gambia.
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Cape Town
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#149 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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masonlacoste says:
As a backpacker Cape Town is one of my favorite Cities. Although the public transport is lousy and at night it is dangerous to walk the streets alone the vibe makes up for the down falls. S. Africa has an interesting history and is loaded with adventure seeking trips. All of the hostels in S. Sfri…
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giuliobartelli says:
Great place to hang in for a couple of days. Full of history, arab and bedouin culture, great diving and loads of old canons.
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