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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... [read more]
The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... [read more] Blog: What Does Backsheesh Mean?
Date: August 3rd 2007
It means “give me a tip” in Arabic weather I deserve one or not. Everyone asks for one, some people definitely deserve it, others maybe not, but regardless of the backsheesh requests Arab hospitality is one of the best. We have been trying to describe our trip in Egypt but we ended up sounding like an advertising agency because we were both so impressed. Currently, no travel agency is paying ... read more
Date: August 3rd 2007
It means “give me a tip” in Arabic weather I deserve one or not. Everyone asks for one, some people definitely deserve it, others maybe not, but regardless of the backsheesh requests Arab hospitality is one of the best. We have been trying to describe our trip in Egypt but we ended up sounding like an advertising agency because we were both so impressed. Currently, no travel agency is paying ... read more
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