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The stunning Red Sea, the rich history, and the brilliant civilization—these are the things that still move me every time I think back on my trip to Egypt. But in Cairo, countless traps and gimmicks significantly detract from the travel experience. So, I've decided to share some common pitfalls in Cairo, hoping it will be helpful for those about to travel. ▫️ 1⃣️ At Cairo Airport, you first go through security, then get your boarding pass and check in your luggage. During security, the staff may hold your passport for various reasons (to get you to pay for a fast lane). Be firm when this happens; we snatched our passport back from them. 2⃣️ Leaving the airport, most taxis are rip-offs and overcharge. After exiting the arrival hall, cross the street to the airport parking area and call an Uber from there. ▫️ 3⃣️ Be wary of locals who are unreasonably friendly. If they offer to show you around or take you places unless you ask for directions or information, they're usually scams. 4⃣️Anyone who tells you the pyramids are closed today, offers to show you around or buy tickets, or chases you for photos is a scam. Ignore them. ▫️ 5⃣️Souvenir vendors at the entrances of the pyramids or the Egyptian Museum repeatedly hawking "one dollar" items—not to mention the poor quality of their magnets and papyrus paintings, they're not genuine one-dollar items. Many people who've been scammed say they were actually one-dollar items. 6⃣️A camel ride at the pyramids can be as low as 100 EL, while a horse-drawn carriage ride is around 300 EL. Negotiate the price before you get on the horse. It's recommended to record a video as proof to avoid the driver getting angry. ▫️ 7⃣️All restrooms charge a fee. Keep plenty of change, otherwise you might encounter someone at the door who refuses to give you change and acts like they're being rude. Never answer the person standing by the restroom tissue dispenser to help you with paper, and don't even take the paper if she offers it to you. Do you trust her with a dollar bill? 8⃣️ The items at Khalili Market are clearly made in Yiwu. If you really want to shop, the first thing to do is to keep an eye on your bag and bargain hard. ▫️ 9⃣️ Whether you're at a street vendor or a chain like KFC, remember to count the change in front of the cashier. We've encountered countless instances where they deliberately undercharged the cashier, and when we pointed it out, they would immediately and reluctantly take the correct amount from the counter, proving they knew the correct amount from the start! 🔟 Juice at a street vendor is only $1-2 a glass. Anything above that is a rip-off! ▫️ 1⃣️1⃣️Put a bottle of mineral water in your bag beforehand; the Pyramids area gets very hot and there aren't many places to buy water. 1⃣️2⃣️ It's best to travel with a group at night; we encountered a group of children trying to grab our bags. #SceneryOnTheRoad #MuseumWonderfulWandering #CityHumanitiesNotes #NicheDiscovery #MuseumExploration