What precautions should I take when visiting there (food)?

about 11 years ago about Egypt

Asked by mike Benn via

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6 Answers

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If you can't peel it, cook it, or wash it (in bottled water) don't eat it. Rule I've lived by for the last 28 years.

Don't eat raw vegetables, including salads anywhere but a hotel/restaurant you know washes with bottled water.

Brush and rinse with bottled water. Get cold drinks, no ice - again unless you know they prepare with bottled water.

And enjoy the sites!! about 11 years ago

Answered by ed magruder via Travellr.com
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Also ice-cream is a no-no unless you're feeling brave. I went 15 days feeling great, got a bit cocky and thought I could handle anything so had some icecream . . . errr, woops. Hello 24 hours of flushing mud. about 11 years ago

Answered by richard maddock via Travellr.com
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If you are going during Ramadam stock up on goodies in the evening, you won't find much during the day. about 11 years ago

Answered by whoissteveanyway via Travellr.com
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Don't eat meat! The meat hangs in the dirty streets and is all dried and has fly’s all over them. Best thing to do it wash everything!

If you go to a supermarket over there (which are rare) depending on where you go - stock up on chips, biscuits etc for snacks. You will find that when dinner comes you won’t be as hungry!

Be prepared to loose a fair bit of weight! about 11 years ago

Answered by Rachel Christian via Travellr.com
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Thanks for these tips. I'll let you know how I go! over 10 years ago

Answered by Original Nomad via WorldNomads.com
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Thanks guys. Followed these rules and we didn't get sick in any way. Same rules for India it seems. over 10 years ago

Answered by Original Nomad via WorldNomads.com