Scams

Scams
“Dr.” Sherif and the Great Papyrus “Institute” Scam
The very first week after I moved to Egypt I met a guy named Sherif. I was walking around Tahrir Square in the center of Cairo with some friends, taking in…

Giza
All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam
What’s the first you think of when you think of Egypt? Pyramids. Ok. Yes. But what comes after that? CAMELS!

Giza
The Super Aggressive “Taxi Jumpers” at the Giza Pyramids
Unlike Europe and North America, many developing countries are better experienced with the helping hand of an experienced travel company or tour operator…