PODCAST: Egypt Travel Tips: How to Navigate, Stay Safe and See the Best, with Travel Journalist Belle Jackson

Planning a trip to Egypt, or wondering if it’s finally time to go? In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel, host Natascha Mirosch sits down with multi-award-winning travel journalist Belinda Jackson to answer the questions travellers ask most: Is Egypt safe to visit? Where should you go? Where should you stay? And how do you experience the country well?

Egypt is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations, yet it’s often misunderstood. Belle, who considers Egypt her second home, brings years of first-hand experience and professional insight to the conversation, sharing practical Egypt travel tips that go beyond the headlines and clichés. From navigating logistics and safety concerns to choosing between independent travel and guided tours, Belle offers advice for first-time visitors and return travellers alike, from iconic sights like the pyramids to lesser-known experiences such as desert camping, bathing in oasis springs and waking up to ancient landscapes. They also discuss where to stay in Egypt, and, of course, the food, culture and the warmth of Egyptian hospitality.

Whether you’re researching an upcoming trip or simply dreaming of one, this episode is a practical, immersive Egypt travel guide,  which will help you travel with confidence, curiosity and respect, and remind you why Egypt is a destination everyone should experience at least once.EV