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		<title>Planning a UAE Trip on a Budget: Is Renting a Car Worth It?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hng-zo_mhqk-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="city skyline across the sea during daytime" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hng-zo_mhqk-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hng-zo_mhqk-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hng-zo_mhqk-120x120.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />See what taxis, buses, trains, and rental cars really cost in the UAE, and find out when driving is actually cheaper than taking public transit.]]></description>
		
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		<title>From Red Sea Calm to Cairo’s Ancient Wonders in One Day</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cairo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[day trip]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hurghada]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/egypt4-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Cairo" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/egypt4-150x150.png 150w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/egypt4-600x600.png 600w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/egypt4-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The dramatic change of landscape is exactly what makes a Cairo day trip from Hurghada so memorable, but it also creates a practical challenge: how do you experience Egypt's capital in a single day without turning the journey into a race? Our tips and advice for an Egyptian trip show you how.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>First-Time Visitor&#8217;s Guide to Dubai: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat, and Essential Travel Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Middle East]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[beach]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vqnksyxraea-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="a view of a city with a lot of tall buildings, Dubai" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vqnksyxraea-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vqnksyxraea-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vqnksyxraea-120x120.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Dubai is one of those destinations that can feel both thrilling and slightly intimidating before you arrive. The city is famous for record-breaking skyscrapers, luxury hotels, artificial islands, huge shopping malls, beach clubs, desert safaris, and restaurants from almost every corner of the world. But for a first-time visitor, the biggest challenge is not finding things to do. It is figuring out how to fit everything together.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Thinking About a Trip to Egypt?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/egypt-2569182_1920-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="egypt 2569182 1920 Thinking About a Trip to Egypt?" decoding="async" loading="lazy">If you're thinking about planning a trip to Egypt, we've included lots of information here including hotels, tours, costs, and more.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 Great Ways to Relax in Dubai</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/downtown-4045035_1920-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="downtown 4045035 1920 5 Great Ways to Relax in Dubai" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Dubai is a city of bright lights, wide avenues and stunning desert scenes. It’s buzzing with energy and exuberance and every day is more exciting than the last. That’s great and everything, but when you travel to a place, it’s important to find opportunities in which you can relax, too.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Visiting Oman</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Car Rental Options in Dubai</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Middle East]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="100" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DUBAI-LANDMARKS-Burj-Khalifa.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Dubai Skyline" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />When thinking about car rental options in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, you have plenty of great options.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Visiting Egypt: Is It Safe?</title>
		<link>https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/2020/07/visiting-egypt-in-2020-is-it-safe/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Noel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=11699</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/egypt-2569182_1920-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="egypt 2569182 1920 Visiting Egypt: Is It Safe?" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Find out whether it's safe to travel to Egypt this year including coronavirus restrictions and other tips for staying safe when traveling in Egypt.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Things to do in Oman</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Middle East]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/oman-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="oman Things to do in Oman" decoding="async" loading="lazy">In Oman you will find modern luxury, good transportation infrastructure, amazing historical sites, beautiful natural destinations, quaint fishing villages, and exciting adventures. Oman is a terrific introduction to the Arab world as this smaller nation has plenty of modern conveniences, a fairly laid-back culture, delicious food, and a wealth of cultural activities.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Day Trips from Kashan, Iran</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jameh-Mosque-Natanz-Brainy-Backpackers-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Jameh Mosque Natanz Brainy Backpackers Day Trips from Kashan, Iran" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Though you could spend several days in Kashan discovering all the beauty the city has to offer, there are a lot of fun day trips from Kashan you should fit into your Iran itinerary. Get ready to explore the desert, a Salt Lake, the largest underground city in the world, and much more!]]></description>
		
		
		
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