Egypt offers some of the most famous and stupendous ancient sights on our planet. They are so impressive that even the tourist crowds, the constant hassle of locals on the make, the heat and dust and the tiring sightseeing schedules don’t spoil their impact. Money: Egypt’s a country where no transaction is ever straightforward. You won’t need to learn much of the local language (English is widely understood) but you will know the word baksheesh, from the minute the first unofficial ‘porter’ fights to the front of the crowd to carry your bag. The word can be translated either as ‘tip’ or simply as ‘hand-out’. You can’t move in Egypt…