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  1. Egypt

    tips

    Before
    Flying directly to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba and staying in South Sinai? You can get a free 15-day Sinai-only entry stamp instead of a visa, but it does not cover Cairo, Luxor or diving trips to Ras Mohammed by boat, so most excursion-takers still buy the full visa.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says that if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you get a free entry permission stamp and need no visa. To travel outside those resorts or stay longer than 15 days you need a visa, available at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport or online.

  2. Egypt

    tips

    Before
    Drones are illegal to bring into Egypt without a military permit, even packed in luggage. They are confiscated at the airport and can lead to detention.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says drones may not be imported or used in Egypt without prior permission from the Ministry of Defence, with penalties of up to 7 years in prison or a fine of 5,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds.

  3. Egypt

    tips

    Before
    Apply for the Egyptian eVisa only at the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg — look-alike sites charge large markups on the 30 USD fee and sometimes deliver nothing.
    After
    Apply for the Egyptian eVisa at the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg. The UK government's travel advice says you do not need to buy a visa from an agent at the airport: agents often charge more than the 30 US dollar fee, and harassment by an agent can be reported to the tourist police in the terminal.

  4. Egypt

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    Before
    Satellite phones and some radio equipment require prior authorization.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says officials are likely to confiscate satellite phones or radio communications equipment unless you have prior clearance from the Ministry of Telecommunications, and that high-value electronic devices and recording equipment should be declared on arrival.

  5. Egypt

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    Before
    Exporting antiquities or anything that looks like one is a serious criminal offense. Buy souvenirs from licensed shops and keep receipts.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says it is prohibited to export any antiquity or any item older than 100 years without a licence.

  6. Egypt

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    Before
    Drones are banned in Egypt without a hard-to-get military permit — do not bring one, even packed away; they are confiscated and travelers have been detained.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says you must not import, use or produce drones in Egypt without prior permission from the Egyptian Ministry of Defence; doing so without permission can bring a prison sentence of up to 7 years or a fine of 5,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds.

  7. Egypt

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    Before
    October to April brings mild, sunny weather ideal for the pyramids and Nile Valley sites; summer is extremely hot inland, though Red Sea resorts stay busy year-round.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Egypt. Canada's travel advice notes that sand and dust storms can occur in spring, and that heavy rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas of northern Egypt.

  8. Egypt

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    Before
    Cards work in hotels, resort restaurants and larger shops, but Egypt runs on cash: bazaars, taxis, site entrance extras and tips (baksheesh) all need small notes. ATMs are common in cities and resorts. Carry small-denomination pounds.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted in larger stores and for larger purchases, but many merchants accept only cash or charge a fee for card payment. It adds that US dollars are preferred, particularly at tourist sites, and that some travel agents and tour operators ask for payment in US cash only.

  9. Egypt

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    Before
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    After
    limited

  10. Ecuador

    FAQ

    Before
    The US dollar — Ecuador dollarised in 2000 and uses US notes alongside Ecuadorian coins of the same value. Bring plenty of small denominations; USD 50 and 100 notes are frequently refused outside big hotels.
    After
    The US dollar. The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies. Australia's Smartraveller advises carrying US$1 notes, as many smaller shops and taxi drivers don't change large notes.

  11. Ecuador

    FAQ

    Before
    No separate visa — the Galápagos is part of Ecuador — but there are extra steps. Register at the Galápagos Governing Council desk in Quito or Guayaquil airport and buy the USD 20 transit control card before check-in, have your bag screened for food and plant material, and pay the national park entrance fee on arrival, which is USD 200 for most foreign adults. You also need a return ticket, confirmed accommodation or a tour booking, and valid health insurance.
    After
    No separate visa — the Galápagos is part of Ecuador — but there are extra steps. The UK government says you need evidence of a hotel booking or an invitation letter, a return flight to the mainland, a Transit Control Card bought at your departure airport before check-in, and travel health insurance, which is mandatory for foreign tourists. Tourists can stay up to 60 days. The islands' protected areas also charge an entrance fee.

  12. Ecuador

    Tip

    Before
    Security in the coastal provinces and along the Colombian border has been volatile since 2023, with states of emergency and curfews imposed at short notice. Travel between cities by day, use registered taxis or apps, and check local news before changing plans.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says the government may declare a state of emergency at any time and curfews may be imposed. The UK government reports a 60-day state of emergency in eight provinces, declared on 15 September 2026, with a greater police and military presence. Check current advice and follow local authorities.

  13. Ecuador

    Tip

    Before
    Quito sits at about 2,850 m and Cotopaxi far higher. Take the first day slowly, and remember the equatorial sun burns fast at altitude even when the air feels cool.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says many areas of Ecuador are higher than 2,500 m, including Quito at 2,800 m, and altitude sickness is a risk. Ascend slowly and make sure your insurance covers evacuation from altitude.

  14. Ecuador

    Tip

    Before
    The Galápagos has its own charges on top of your flight: the USD 20 transit control card on the mainland and the national park entrance fee, which was raised to USD 200 for most foreign adults in August 2024. Both are payable in cash. Budget for them separately.
    After
    The Galápagos has its own charges on top of your flight: Canada's travel advice says you must buy the Galápagos Transit Control Card at the Galápagos Governing Council counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport, and the islands' protected areas charge a separate entrance fee. Budget for both.

  15. Ecuador

    Customs notes

    Before
    Strict biosecurity applies to the Galápagos: no fresh food, seeds, plants or animal products may be carried to the islands, and bags are screened before departure from the mainland. | Exporting pre-Columbian artefacts or protected wildlife products — including some shell and coral souvenirs — is prohibited. | Drone use requires authorization in national parks and is heavily restricted in the Galápagos.
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  16. Ecuador

    Currency

    Before
    United States dollar (Ecuador has been dollarised since 2000)
    After
    US dollar

  17. Ecuador

    Best time to visit

    Before
    June to September is the dry season in the highlands, best for Quito, Cotopaxi and the Quilotoa loop. The Galápagos works all year — cooler, choppier seas from June to November and warmer, calmer water from December to May.
    After
    The UK government says the rainy season usually runs from October to May and can last until June; Canada gives December to May, and Australia's Smartraveller gives December to May on the coast and May to November in the Amazon east of the Andes. No official source names a best season.

  18. Ecuador

    Payments

    Before
    Ecuador uses the US dollar, so there is nothing to change. Cards work in Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil and Galápagos hotels, but cash rules in markets, buses and small towns, and almost nobody can break a USD 50 or 100 note, so bring small bills.
    After
    The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies, and that credit cards are generally accepted in cities but not elsewhere. Australia's Smartraveller advises carrying US$1 notes, because many smaller shops and taxi drivers don't change large notes.

  19. Dominican Republic

    Tip

    Before
    Hurricane season peaks August–October. Travel is usually fine, but buy insurance that covers weather disruption and follow local guidance if a storm approaches.
    After
    The UK government says the Caribbean hurricane season normally runs from June to November. Buy insurance that covers weather disruption and follow local guidance if a storm approaches.

  20. Dominican Republic

    Tip

    Before
    Motoconchos (moto-taxis) are cheap but the most dangerous way to get around — helmets are rare and traffic is chaotic. Road accidents are a leading cause of tourist injury; prefer registered taxis or ride-hailing apps.
    After
    The UK government says motorbike taxis (motoconchos) are often driven badly and do not always provide passengers with a helmet. Prefer registered taxis.

  21. Dominican Republic

    Tip

    Before
    All-inclusive resorts are only one side of the country — Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial (the oldest European city in the Americas), Samaná's whales (January–March) and Cabarete's kitesurfing are easy add-ons; use pesos and expect a different price level outside resorts.
    After
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  22. Dominican Republic

    Customs notes

    Before
    Duty-free allowance per adult: 20 packs of cigarettes (or 25 cigars or 200 g of tobacco), up to 5 liters of alcoholic drinks, and gifts up to USD 500 (once every 3 months). | Fresh fruit, plants and animal products are restricted. Declare them on the e-Ticket or leave them at home.
    After
    (none)

  23. Dominican Republic

    Best time to visit

    Before
    December to April brings dry, sunny weather and the least humidity — peak beach season. Hurricane season officially runs June–November, with the highest storm risk August–October.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November.

  24. Dominican Republic

    Payments

    Before
    Cards are accepted at resorts, hotels, malls and larger restaurants, and US dollars are widely taken in tourist zones. Carry pesos in cash for local restaurants, small shops, guaguas (local buses) and rural areas, and prefer ATMs inside banks or resorts.
    After
    No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in the Dominican Republic. Australia's Smartraveller warns that credit card and ATM fraud are common and advises using ATMs in daylight hours at hotels, shopping centres or other controlled areas.

  25. Dominica

    tips

    Before
    Most visitors connect through Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia or Guadeloupe… Douglas–Charles airport has limited late-day operations…
    After
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