Travel
Red Sea Beach and Sea Safety: Currents, Marine Life and Sun
A calm, practical guide to staying safe on the Red Sea coast: swimming and snorkelling, currents and wind, beach flags, marine life and sun.
6 May 2025
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Getting here, getting around, and what to do on the coast.
El QuseirTravel
El Quseir: The Coast Before the Resorts
Rome shipped for India from this bay, pilgrims sailed for Mecca, and the Suez Canal left it behind. El Quseir is the coast's only genuinely old town.
22 April 2025
Marsa AlamTravel
Marsa Alam Travel Guide: Reefs, Wildlife and a Quieter Coast
Marsa Alam is the Red Sea's wild south: world-class reefs, dolphins, dugongs and turtles, desert and mangroves, with quieter all-inclusive resorts.
2 April 2025
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Getting Around the Red Sea Coast: Buses, Flights, Taxis and Car Hire
How to move between El Gouna, Hurghada, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam: intercity coaches, domestic flights, taxis, microbuses and car hire, explained.
18 March 2025
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Money on the Red Sea: Cash, Cards, ATMs and Tipping
How money works on Egypt's Red Sea coast: the pound, cash vs card, ATMs, small notes, safe exchange and tipping (baksheesh) without the awkwardness.
28 January 2025
El GounaTravel
A First-Timer's Guide to El Gouna
El Gouna explained for first-timers: what the lagoon town is, its districts, getting around, beaches, watersports, dining and who it suits.
9 January 2025
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What to Pack for a Red Sea Holiday (the Things People Forget)
The save-and-forward packing list for a Red Sea beach, diving and desert trip: reef-safe sun cover, reef shoes, small cash, meds, dive cards and a modest layer.
19 December 2024
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Diving and Snorkelling the Red Sea: Best Sites and What to Expect
A practical, honest guide to diving and snorkelling Egypt's Red Sea coast: house reefs, boat trips, liveaboards, top sites and marine life.
3 December 2024
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Where to Stay on the Red Sea Coast: El Gouna vs Hurghada vs the Bays vs Marsa Alam
An honest guide to choosing your base on Egypt's Red Sea coast, from lively Hurghada and upscale El Gouna to the calm resort bays and remote Marsa Alam.
5 November 2024
HurghadaTravel
Things to Do in Hurghada Beyond the Beach
From the marina and old town to island boat trips, desert safaris and dive days — a practical guide to Hurghada beyond your sun lounger.
15 October 2024
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Best Time to Visit the Red Sea Coast: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Egypt's Red Sea coast, season by season: sun, sea temperatures, wind for kitesurfing, crowds and who each time of year suits best.
28 September 2024
HurghadaTravel
Hurghada Airport to Your Resort: A Calm Guide to Getting There
From HRG to El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, Soma Bay and Safaga: drive times, transfer options and tips for a smooth arrival.
17 September 2024