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Learning/ practising languages.Photography.Learning about other cultures. Although I'm fluent in quite a few as I lived in a country where many were spoken.Metallurgist by training( Industrial engineer) who works in an industry where Croatian, Italian is the usual form of communication rather than English. Addicted to travelling, fast turbo charged cars like the BMW E92 335 Ci , bikes Yamaha R1. Hope to get a chance to drive an F 1 car. This would be my ideal way of seeing Europe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F69F9nT9Hg4 Upcoming trip to South America in March 09. An expedition with Tucan travel-Villarica and GAP covering Patagonian Chile and Argentina, Iguassu falls, and cities of Santiago,Buenos Aires,Ushuaia(gateway to Antartica), Sao Paulo,Parati, Rio de Janerio. Best trips in Europe would be the Balkans - mainly the Dalmatian riviera 07,Malta(independent backpacking) , Scandinavia 05. Hrvatska =U= http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=92ondtnVShI These are from a total of 9 trips to Europe. Have used Contiki for Europe twice- Scandinavia 05 ;Eastern Road 06, but have used other companies like Intrepid in 2000 and Kumuka 2004. Western Canada out of the 2 trips to North America. 1987 and 2001. South Island of New Zealand in 02. Sailing on the Fiords of Oman out of middle eastern adventures.Dubai in the UAE on many stopovers to Europe. Have been to Egypt in late July 99 Red sea diving based in Dahab.Touristy Egypt and the Nile May 2008. Singapore and also Langkawi island ( Northern Malaysia)from numerous short trips to S.E. Asia.

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On the nile cruise consider trying the local Egyptian selection which typically consists of, Koshari, Taamiya, Bamiyya, Molokhiyya, Fuul, and for dessert Baklawa.The local Stella beer is also good and also try the Karkade (hibiscus) tea for refreshment.

Praha335Ci on Food and Drink - Egypt 2 posted 11 days ago Flag as Inappropriate
A money pouch for the Egyptian currency its easier to use for the constant tipping of services.
- As the notes are really old and dirty. You would not like to have this currency in your favourite wallet/purse.

Praha335Ci on Suggested Packing List - Egypt 2 posted on Jun. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
Its fully airconditioned and cleaner regularly.Aviod buying any drinks on the train as it is severly overpriced.

Praha335Ci on Welcome to Contikipedia 65 posted on Jun. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
With regards to the overnight train in Egypt, it is the First Class cabin sleeper train that is used. Once the sleeper bunks are erected its quite cramped and hence its important to carry a small suitcase or a backpack.

There is a small sink in the compartment but the toilets are a unisex communal-non water type. Would avoid the food provided as its not that safe to consume on the train. Its probably best to bring some energy bars from home.
Also some really strong whiskey /alcohol for the trip will actually help out as it will act as a tranquiliser. It can get rocky initially but once you get used to it is actually very pleasant and feels like a massaging bed.

Praha335Ci on Welcome to Contikipedia 65 posted on Jun. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
For Egypt its 220V with 2 prong rounded – like in Europe.

Praha335Ci on Power adapters 25 posted on Apr. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
It maybe worthwhile to include a mini maglite torch 1 AAA cell with loop, 1 pair of compact travel binoculours as well.

Convertible trousers are also ideal where you would have the option of long or short.

With regards to clothing the colour is also quite important. The country is quite dusty/dirty and hence white clothes will really show it.Black will really absorb the heat and will add to the discomfort. Ideally Khaki and Green for daytime. Green coloured clothing is also great for minimising attention in bazaars as it is the islamic colour. Anyone wearing green would indicate that they are open minded to islamic principles and beliefs. Traders and general population tends to be a little more respectful.

Sunglasses are a necessity and ideally Oakley sports style with side protection to minimise dust interefernce.

Hats of the Akrubra style wide brimmed would provide better shade rather than caps.

Prior to going there I would recommend immunity building via increased consumption of beneficial probiotic foods like yogurt and yakult. Whilst there use travelan to prevent food poisoning and upset stomachs.If that does occur use a local medication called Entocid which is specifically formulated for those conditions. Foreign medication will work but it will take 2-3 days to fully recover whereas Entocid has an almost immediate effect.

Praha335Ci on Suggested Packing List - Egypt 2 posted on Apr. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
Zadar has the best Maraskino( cherry liquer) and slivovica (plum brandy) in all Hrvatska.Its also a good base for sailing the northern Dalmatian islands

Praha335Ci on Zadar 1 posted on Feb. 01, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
Have a walk on the Dubrovnik Zid- Walls of Dubrovnik . Its the best way to get an overview of the entire city.
Have an sladoled(ice cream) in the Stradun and try to soak up the atmosphere.
Great base for sailing through the Adriatic as well

Praha335Ci on Dubrovnik 2 posted on Jan. 17, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate