Prepare for high levels of pollution and dust in Cairo

• Cairo is the second most polluted major city in the world. It's a giant city of almost 20 million people and millions of cars
• It's also very dusty as it's surrounded by desert
• When I visited Cairo earlier this year I noticed that there was a perpetual haze in the air
• Personally I got a sore throat after 3 days there and started coughing a lot (but thankfully nothing serious), but if you're sensitive to pollution I would recommend avoiding Cairo
• Some useful things to pack:
• Pollution mask if you're very sensitive. I didn't see anyone wearing these in Cairo
• Cough syrup. Essential
• Honey. Natural and good for sore throat

Perpetual haze like this: