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In 2013, there was only one thing ruling my travel itinerary: scuba diving. To feed my underwater addiction I was and currently still am on a quest to dive in all the top sites in the world starting with Dahab, Egypt.

My first visit to this part of the world was in 2008 with G Adventures and my Egypt and Jordan tour included a few nights in the Red Sea – I’d never seen water that blue! I was so happy I got the chance to spend 3 full weeks in Dahab years later.

Dahab is about an hour or two north of Sharm el-Sheikh on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. It is a prime budget traveler, backpacker, and scuba diver destination. Dives start at 20 euros, decent rooms are as low as $10 per night, and a yummy local meal can cost a few dollars.

This was heaven.

While I’d traveled to Egypt previously in 2008 I’d never gone scuba diving here and boy was I in for a treat! Follow along my journey as I take you on my 3 week trip through Dahab! Read these posts to learn more about Dahab and also about my top recommendations.

 


 

 

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Walking along Dahab’s coast. What a view!

 

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Wearing a maxi skirt as a dress (similar options here and here) and Havaiana Thong Flip Flops for sea side style plus a circle scarf to cover my shoulders as needed.

 

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Struggled not to get in a shopping frenzy. It’s a fashionista shopaholic paradise!

 

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Never leave home without my fedora sun hat, aviators, and denim shorts (similar here and here)! Must haves in my long term travel packing list. I was also wearing silver Birkenstock Gizehs for comfort. Read my Birkenstock Gizeh Review.

 

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My favorite place to get an afternoon drink and catch up on some wifi to update TFG.

 

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Love this pic of the kids playing and jumping of the boat.

 

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Love this yummy “Falafel Monster Pita”.

 

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The world’s deadliest scuba diving site: the Blue Hole.

 

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Beautiful colorful reef lines the ENTIRE coast – so in love!

 

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Let’s go diving!

 

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Relaxing on the boat after diving the famous Thistlegorm Wreck. AMAZING. Love this reversible Becca swimsuit too.

 

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Even if you don’t dive the colors are magical and the visibility is amazing if you like snorkeling. I do!

 

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