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Residents, expats, and community life on the coast.

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Egypt Etiquette for Visitors: Tipping, Dress, Haggling and Respect on the Red Sea Coast

A warm, practical guide to baksheesh, modest dress, gracious haggling, photo manners and Ramadan basics on Egypt's Red Sea coast.

27 February 2025

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Ramadan on the Red Sea Coast: A Visitor's Guide to the Holy Month

The resorts barely change; the towns transform after dark. What Ramadan actually looks like on the Red Sea coast, and how to enjoy it well.

13 February 2025

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The Snowbird Season: Wintering on the Red Sea

Every autumn a seasonal town assembles itself inside Hurghada. What winter long-stay life is really like — and why the cold that gets you is indoors.

21 November 2024