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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Thu December 1, 2011 01:51 PM UTC
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/88b1a/
This is the adress of another VT member who lives in Alexandria. He is a friend of me. A professor in old languages. I am sure he can help you out! Contact him and if he doesn't respond come back to me. He is not very regular on VT. I have his phone number and will give him a call.
Good luck, Dora.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Thu December 1, 2011 05:38 PM UTC
Wow! Thanks!
I just emailed him.
- Alex
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sat December 3, 2011 12:11 PM UTC
I went to Alex September 2011 for 3 days.
It’s a more laid back city, the amazing sight are the beech, which goes on for a long time.
I think you will enjoy your self – there has been protest that was taking place in the city, best to read American Travel web site advice & International news.
Egyptian man see a White American woman – they could possible that you will get chat up) it happens more in Cairo) but Just say NO NO NO or Arabic LA LA LA) you will be fine.
I took the 9am Train from Cairo to Alexandria, which cost me 35 Egyptian pounds = 5.90 USD second class, because the first class was full.
On the way back from Alexandria – Cairo I paid 50 Egyptian pound= 8.40 USD) which I took the 1pm Train to Cairo, that was the first class.
Total train Time each way is around 3 hours.
I still have train tickets – my advise would be by ticket one day early) Cairo Central Station is very busy – I don’t think you will have issues buying your ticket.
If your going by air then I think it will be around 30 - 45 mins.
I hope you have a lovely trip to Egypt.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 5, 2011 03:32 PM UTC
I am in a similar situation: I will be traveling in Egypt next week and am considering visiting Alexandria. Are there particular areas that I should avoid in the city, or should I avoid Alexandria altogether?
It's been easy to find advice (British Foreign Office, US Dept of State, etc) on areas to avoid in Cairo, but I am having trouble finding safety tips for Alexandria.
InannaMouse, if you find out anything further do share it on the board. I would very much appreciate it!
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Tue December 6, 2011 04:24 PM UTC
Well, so far, the responses on this forum & on other travel/expat forums all indicate that I shouldn't worry overmuch. The usual alertness & vigilance required for a woman traveling alone, of course. What day do you arrive? Iif you have a chance to visit this thread again, I will post an update from Alexandria & work on my Alexandria page.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Tue December 6, 2011 06:05 PM UTC
Did you succeed in contacting Sayeed??
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Wed December 7, 2011 02:12 AM UTC
Dora is one of my best friends. Alex you are welcome on pure friendly basis.
1) Yes self-guided tours are OK, no specific places should be avoided, except of the military ones for sure.
2) It depends. Budget and luxury hotels are available.
3) Weather is so nice for driving (It goes without saying, you hold an international driving valid licence.
4) Diving in Alexandria needs certain preparations. It concerns archaeological submeged items only; however, in red sea it is quite different and amzing galore. It is arranged in small groups on boats to diving areas of coral reefs etc. or by a submarine to similar areas if you don't dive. There are also glass boats, but not so enjoyable as far as I think. Swimwear is permitted, while the boat-man provides snorkling items.
5) Enjoy every second, please your hubby & share full happiness. Also avoid peak curuosity and interference into irrelevant issues, although all areas that you plan to visit will be secure enough; as parliment elections have already taken place successfully.
Alex! In case you need any further help -on friendly basis- pls don't hestitate to call me.
Dora! Hugs & kisses (~_~)
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Wed December 7, 2011 12:31 PM UTC
1. Self-guided tours are ok, to make it easy take a taxi driver for the day
2. I'd stay in one of the hotels on the Corniche, by the sea in the city center, in Union Hotel for instance.
3. Diving in Alexandria is for experienced divers who want to dive on pahraonic / greek ruins, I assume you meant diving on the Red Sea. It will be possible but you'll need a long-legged wetsuit as the water is cold these days
4. In Alexandria women swim entirely dressed, except for the handful of private beaches attended by wealthy Egyptians. In the Red Sea you can wear whatever swimsuit you want on the beach (try to avoid topless, people do not like it) but put on a dress when alking away from the beach
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sat December 10, 2011 05:35 PM UTC
Yes--his friend Dora replied.
She says to call if I need any further help. Maybe I can get a private message with her number?
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sat December 10, 2011 05:38 PM UTC
Thank you & Dora! I really appreciate your advice.
She says to call if I need any help. I feel sure that all will be spectacular, but maybe you can send a lprivate message with her number?
I just arrived in Cairo & will be in Alex tomorrow! I'm so excited!
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sat December 10, 2011 05:38 PM UTC
Thank you & Dora! I really appreciate your advice.
She says to call if I need any help. I feel sure that all will be spectacular, but maybe you can send a lprivate message with her number?
I just arrived in Cairo & will be in Alex tomorrow! I'm so excited!
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sun December 11, 2011 09:33 PM UTC
My friend in Alex is a male and I send him a textmessage. By the time I am writing this you will be in Alex, so perhaps I am to late. Let me know.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sun December 11, 2011 09:52 PM UTC
Dearest mine Dora
You are welcome
For sure you can convey my greetings an phone no
Or SMS hers to call her now or next morning.
Love
Sayed
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sun December 11, 2011 09:58 PM UTC
LOL!
Sayed, ana behibik!!!!
Alex, I send you an email on VT with the details!
Enjoy Alexandria!!
Sayed, is the Greek Roman Museum finished and opened?? If so expect me to be in Alex somewhere next year!!!!!
Ma-asalaama, Dora
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sun December 11, 2011 09:58 PM UTC
LOL!
Sayed, ana behibik!!!!
Alex, I send you an email on VT with the details!
Enjoy Alexandria!!
Sayed, is the Greek Roman Museum finished and opened?? If so expect me to be in Alex somewhere next year!!!!!
Ma-asalaama, Dora
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sun December 11, 2011 10:06 PM UTC
Hi Dora
Long time to hear of you.
You are welcome at any time.
Two museums are serving instead.
National at Horreya St. (you already visited)
and Biblitheka Alexandrina Museum.
apart from all other archaeological sites except of the Greaco Roman Museum that is still refubrised / renewed
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 12, 2011 12:48 PM UTC
Actually, I am female -- which is why I need so much advice about solo woman traveler.
If this poses a problem, please let me know.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 12, 2011 12:48 PM UTC
Actually, I am female -- which is why I need so much advice about solo woman traveler.
If this poses a problem, please let me know.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 12, 2011 03:43 PM UTC
Dear Alex
To the best of my knowledge, you are already in Egypt.
And I may be pretty sure that you are safe enough.
For any help whatsoever, please don't hesitate to call me on the spot.
Have a lovely time and amazing travel.
Sayed
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 12, 2011 07:03 PM UTC
Inanna Alex,
I am female as well and have no hesitation to visit Egypt. Sayed is a good friend of me. You can trust him. He showed us Alexandria and made sure we had a cheap and safe transportation from Alex to Nuweiba. Wished I could relive those dayes again.....
Dora.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Mon December 12, 2011 07:03 PM UTC
Inanna Alex,
I am female as well and have no hesitation to visit Egypt. Sayed is a good friend of me. You can trust him. He showed us Alexandria and made sure we had a cheap and safe transportation from Alex to Nuweiba. Wished I could relive those dayes again.....
Dora.
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Re: American woman traveling solo next week in Alexandria -- need advice Posted: Sat January 7, 2012 11:05 PM UTC
Hi, I think that co-VTeers will highly appreciate your feedback (~_~)
Good luck and happy travels !
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