Originally Posted by thinkx

its nice just like egypt n all, pretty cheap, nice hotels although 5 stars means 2 in US standards

food is nice, ppl are ok, lotsa stuff to do and see, lotsa army and checkups though, dont be surprised if your bus is escorted, they see it as a form of safety

its hot there, make sure you drink lotsa water oh and ATMs generally dont work, bring cash us$, took me a week to find a workin one, its a bit better in the tourists places but remember its not Cali