Author Archives: Brigitte Nioche

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About Brigitte Nioche

Author of Getting Over Growing Older Other titles - Dress to Impress, The Sensual Dresser, What Turns Men On.

EGYPTIAN SOUVENIRS MADE IN EGYPT???

One of the joys of travelling is bringing home souvenirs. And when I went to Egypt for the first time I was looking forward to buying little pieces of Egypt and bringing them home. But when I stopped to look … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – CROSSING THE NILE

 Staying on the East Bank in Luxor or the West Bank, there is always a reason to cross the river – the river Nile. If you are staying on the East Bank in Luxor and you want to visit the Valley … Continue reading

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EGYPT POSTPONED VISA CHANGES

Agence France Presse CAIRO: Egypt Thursday postponed a deadline to stop issuing on-arrival visas for lone travelers until the creation of an electronic visa system, after critics said the move could damage tourism. Government officials said last month that starting … Continue reading

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JEANS AND HEADSCARVES

When I first went to Egypt, four years ago, there were many women wearing the HIGAB (headscarf), but not as many as I saw on my visit a month ago. This time there were more young girls,  school girls, and young woman with … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE — THE PAST AND THE FUTURE

WHEN WE THINK OF ANCIENT TEMPLES, AND BURIAL SITES LIKE THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS, TOURISTS COME TO MIND. WE SEE BUSES SPITTING OUT GROUPS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME FROM FAR AWAY TO CATCH A CLIMPSE OF THE PAST. I … Continue reading

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EGYPT – VISA REQUIRED

Going to Egypt has always required a Visa, but it was easy to get. If you didn’t have a Visa arriving in Egypt, you could get it at the Airport when you arrived. However, that will change as of May 15, … Continue reading

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The EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – No. 16

Hello from Egypt no pictures anymore because of technical uploading difficulties maybe it is me or maybe it is Egypt will catch up after March 15 until then  Ma’as salama

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – No. 14

Foreign Exchange I was not sure I wanted to give them my money, but the Citibank couldn’t have done better. They change any currency, and there is no line – it’s a five minute transaction. The rate? the same as … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – 13

 A local HOME DEPOT! 

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – No.11

Somebody is not having a good day ……… Brigitte 

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