Run On Carry On is a fitness and travel blog, providing trip itineraries, travel budgets, must do activities and how to stay fit when traveling on vacation
As part of our family money priorities, travel takes up a fair portion of our spending. Every trip comes with a budget and then a post-mortem of how we did with our budget to understand the over/under. Although I would LOVE to say we always stay in budget, there are many (most?) trips we go…
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I always wonder about the American folks that get hamburgers on vacation. I know they exist. Menus everywhere have them. Who are these people? If you’re anything like us, part of experiencing a new country is enjoying their cuisine and getting outside the typical burger or TexMex if you’re from the south. Egypt is an…
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What does one wear to an Islamic country that is also known for desert temperatures? The question of the day! Below I’ll share my packing list with you for our March trip to Egypt, including both what I’m so glad I brought and the things I wish I brought after I was there. Generally the…
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Egypt was exhausting. Fantastic amount of history, but oh my goodness exhausting. We spent about 10 days, excluding fly days, tromping around multiple cities in Egypt and I feel like we barely skimmed the surface given the vast amount of history. Egypt is considered the start of history (compared to prehistoric times) since they were…
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In my head, Egypt was going to be just like Turkey. Middle Eastern / European flair with tons of history and infrastructure to support it. Egypt was a bit different than my source of comparison. Hopefully you will be more prepared than me for your upcoming trip to Egypt! Here are my big takeaways: You…
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For better or worse, the only items we truly negotiate for in the United States are our homes, vehicles and salaries. Rarely do you see negotiation for items otherwise. Since I haven’t needed to hone my negotiation skills in my home country, entering a negotiation heavy country like Egypt is exciting and a bit nerve-wracking…
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Maybe I’m getting more sentimental as I get older, but I really enjoy adding special pieces to my life that are reflective of the country I visited. I’ve purchased a Kurta in Nepal, a rosary in Rome, a rug in Turkey, you name it. I’m not into the trinkets and shot glasses found in the…
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Look, I don’t do tour companies. Personally I get annoyed when I see large groups of people led by a colorful umbrella or wand with a flag. We like the flexibility to do what we want and unencumbered by someone else’s speed. We had to eat our words when travelling to Egypt this March. As…
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Let’s start by addressing the second part of the title – you tip literally all the time for everything. If someone helps you back up in a parking lot, tip. If someone points out an interesting hieroglyphic, tip. If someone puts your bag on the security belt, tip. Egypt has a very manual and big…
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