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What Not to Do in Egypt – 16 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid (2024)

Planning a holiday in Egypt can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Trying to plan activities and places to go whilst making sure you have enough time in each place.

Believe me, I’ve been there. But, knowing what NOT to do in Egypt is just as important.

Egypt doesn’t have the best track record for safety and it is seriously one wild ride of an adventure.

I went here solo for around 5 weeks and got to know the place pretty well when I left. But, there were so many things I wish I knew before I went.

If it’s your first time visiting the country, it’s good to know what you’re getting yourself into before and during your trip. Scams to avoid, what to pack, taboos etc.

So, this post will tell you what not to do in Egypt but also what you should do instead!

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Things to prepare before you visit Egypt

You will need a tourist visa to enter Egypt for travel. These cost $25USD and you can buy a visa at the immigration counter at the airport. I personally would recommend ordering in advance of travel to save time. I have written a whole guide here about how to acquire one for UK citizens which apply to most countries
Don’t forget to buy travel insurance! It’s super easy to get sick in Egypt. World Nomad’s offers competitive rates and their policies cover lots of activities (sailing, camel riding etc).
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP) previously Lira, and 1 British Pound = roughly 22 Egyptian pounds.
Hello = Salam Alaikum
Thank you = Shukran
How much? = Kam Althaman

This is what NOT to do in Egypt and mistakes to avoid

1. not researching the culture & country before you go.

This is probably the most important, which is why it’s a great thing you found this post!

Egypt is a predominantly Islamic Culture which means it’s also a conservative one.

Depending on where you’ve travelled from, it may be quite a culture shock. Egypt is hot, loud, raucous, full of traffic with people everywhere. It’s beautiful chaos.

Personally, I LOVED it. But, I understand it’s not for everyone.

The downside is you’ll have people shouting at you pretty much all the time, to catch a cab, buy something, hire them as a guide etc. it’s constant.

To avoid this, I would travel with a guide at a certain tourist attraction or politely say NO, or Lal Shukran which means no in Arabic.

Unfortunately, for women, this includes catcalling. On this front, I’d take the high road and ignore it completely. It will be easier if you’re travelling with a man. Also, blonde girls will receive a lot more attention than brunettes.

2. You don’t pack culturally appropriate clothing

Yes, it’s excruciatingly hot at most points of the year and covering up is not ideal in the heat. Also, as most temples are out in the open with little shade, you’ll be a sweaty mess.

But, as Egypt is an Islamic country it is to be expected. Remember, everyone is in the same boat.

Wearing shorts, strappy tops, mini skirts, clothing that reveals too much flesh is a big NO. It will draw a lot of attention and, most importantly, it’s seen as disrespectful to locals.

That doesn’t mean you have to wear a burqa, but packing loose, light, conservative clothing that covers your shoulders, knees, and chest is best.

Some outfit ideas;

Cotton blouses and loose fitted trousers
Maxi dress and skirts
Strappy tops with your shoulders covered with a pashmina
Jumpsuits

Read more: a complete guide on what to pack for Egypt!

3. Not booking your Nile cruise first

If you’re keen on doing a bucket list Nile cruise while you’re in Egypt, it’s best to plan that first before you book the rest of your travels.

Nile cruises only run on certain days of the week. It’s not a show-up and book-on-the-day kind of deal.

It’s good to note at this point, no cruises from Cairo. Nile cruises run from Luxor to Aswan and back.

Most of the cruises will be 3 nights 4 days from Aswan to Luxor or Vice Versa or 6 nights and 7 days which will be Aswan to Luxor and back again.

Some cruises depart only on Mondays, or Wednesdays some only Fridays. So, to save you from getting disappointed always check out your cruise days, times, and prices before you plan anything else.

I cruised down the Nile on a premium cruise ship MS Mayfair. It was luxury at an affordable cost. Click here to see my full cruise review.

4. Not hiring a guide for certain tourist sites

Okay, so you don’t technically need a tour guide for the attractions. It’s more than easy to pay at the kiosks at the temples and guide yourself around.

But, having a tour guide will help you avoid a lot of harassment while you travel around the site. As a woman travelling solo, I felt this helped massively!

I saw a lot of tourists losing their temper at the temples as people were bugging them the whole time, trying to sell them stuff or offer guide services. I didn’t have any of that.

At the pyramids, I hired a guide and felt like I had a much better time than if I went solo. I mean, you only get to see a wonder of the world for the first time once and I didn’t want it to be spoiled by people annoying me all the time haha.

Unless you’re booking a tour guide for the whole of Egypt, I would recommend booking a guide once you’re in Egypt. Guide services booked online can be double or even triple the price.

5. Travelling without a currency converter app

I never travel without a currency converter app so I can check the prices of things. This is especially important in Egypt.

As most people that travel to Egypt will be converting their pounds or dollars while they’re here, it’s important to check the current currency rate of the day before you trade your money.

This doesn’t apply to everyone, but some Egyptians can be masters of scamming you out of your doe and anyone, who is anyone, can set up a currency exchange.

My advice would be to do so at a reputable currency exchange like a bank. Not your five-star hotel or a random guy in a bazaar. But, saying that, if the currency exchange there is good and it’s genuine money, go for it.

6. You forget to tip

A tip or a ‘baksheesh’ in Egypt is part of the culture. You’ll be tipping EVERYONE here.

A Cleaner tidied your room? tip. Used the toilets? tip. Someone took your photo? tip.

You get the picture! But, it’s to be expected.

Now, how much do you tip while you’re here? Well, while I was travelling in Egypt, my first hotel told me to reserve bigger tips for tour guides, cabin crew, drivers, and hotel staff. But, save the smaller change for toilet attendants, photo takers etc.

I would personally budget for tips in your travel spending and make sure you always have small notes and coins at your disposal for these situations.

7. Not haggling for shopping and taxis

I get it, haggling isn’t for everyone. Some people don’t feel comfortable about it, or they just don’t do it out of principle. But, I would highly recommend doing it in Egypt.

Egypt has had a decline in tourism in the last ten years due to multiple terrorist threats and political issues. So, money is tight and business is suffering.

But, you also don’t want to be paying £12 for a ten-minute taxi journey when a local would pay a fraction of that cost!

The private taxi drivers are a nightmare in Egypt and will always try to oversell, so I would recommend Uber instead that has a fixed rate. See my guide on how to use this here.

For shopping, it’s the same. Haggling is important to avoid being ripped off. Here are some tips:

Don’t shop with your guide or someone who is bound to take a huge commission.
Shop around first and see what the going price of a product is
Go to a fixed price shop
Avoid shopping in tourist bazaars, go to a reputable workshop or retailer

8. You’re not prepared for so much attention

In Egypt, it’s pretty hard for a tourist to avoid unwanted attention. You’ll stick out like a sore thumb and being honest, a lot of people see you as a walking ATM.

It’s not like Europe where hard selling doesn’t happen, the hard sell is part of the culture. So, it’s important to get used to the thought of being spoken to on a daily basis, heckled at, hassled etc. It happens.

If you go to any local market in Egypt, it happens with locals too. People will want your attention to buy things, or hire them, or drive you around.

We’ve briefly touched on this before but women especially should prepare for catcalling. In most cases this is harmless, it will be a marriage proposal or someone calling you attractive etc. It’s frustrating but I would recommend ignoring it.

It rarely gets to the point where someone touches you. But, if you feel seriously under threat, alert the police. You’ll notice with most tourist places in Egypt there are shed loads of army and police forces around, with guns, who don’t take violence against tourists lightly.

9. Buying gold without doing your research

Lots of tourists wish to buy gold in Egypt as it’s purer and a lot cheaper than back home. But, unfortunately, Egyptians know that too and so there are a lot of gold scams.

Egyptians are taught how to buy gold from a young age, but as tourists, we aren’t always blessed with this knowledge.

Whether the gold is weighed incorrectly, it’s 9-carat gold being sold as 18-carat gold, or it’s been grossly overpriced. It’s important to know a few things before you go gold shopping.

I myself fell for a gold scam and was conned out of almost $300 while I was here. Luckily, with the help of the authorities, I was able to get that money returned. But, it also meant I learned a lot of lessons during the process.

Here are my top tips for gold shopping in Egypt !

10. Not packing the appropriate medicines

You may know this already, but it’s really easy to get sick while travelling in Egypt.

The water quality, the food not being cooked enough, touching dirty surfaces, pollution, the heat. it can all contribute to sickness and it’s not fun to get sick while you travel.

I got sick for almost a week in Cairo with a chest infection and that stayed with me for months after my trip.

Although there are many doctors and pharmacies that sell known brands of medicines while you travel, it’s always best to pack ones you know.

Some over-the-counter products I would recommend are paracetamol/ibuprofen (do NOT bring codeine), cough sweets, Imodium, plasters, and mosquito repellent.

Always have a doctor’s note from your GP for bringing prescribed medications into Egypt, check before you go as some have restrictions (i.e. Methadone) which could mean you face jail time.

11. Showing way too much PDA

As Egypt is an Islamic and conservative country, showing too much public display of affection with your other half is a big taboo. Even holding hands can be seen as disrespectful.

While you’re in your resort, this is not as much of an issue, just like wearing a bikini is allowed etc. But, when you’re out and about exploring the sites or in the bazaars keep it to a minimum.

12. Not researching safe places to visit and places to avoid

It’s always a good idea to check travel advice from your respective government website before you travel. This will also include areas of Egypt that you should avoid.

Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada are usually on that ‘safe’ list and, as these are the main tourist spots in Egypt, security is tightly locked so you shouldn’t face any issues.

But, places like the West Desert, Abu Simbel, and Sinai can be touch and go. I visited all of these areas with no issues, but things change all the time.

Always check safety developments before you plan to travel to certain areas of Egypt and use your instinct. If you don’t want to travel there because you’re concerned for your safety, don’t go.

Read my guides for more information;

A quick Cairo travel guide

Your pyramid survival guide

Why you need to visit Alexandria

The best Luxor itinerary

A guide to Aswan

How to visit the White Desert

Which one is better? Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh

13. Telling people you’re an atheist or discuss politics

95% of Egyptians identify as Sunni Muslim and the rest are Coptic Christians. So, to say that you’re not religious is kind of like saying the sky is red. They may not understand that concept as religion is a big part of their culture.

In terms of identifying your religion, if you’re a Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, there will be little to no prejudice in that. But, to say you don’t believe altogether, is quite hard to comprehend.

I just told people I was a Christian as it’s easier.

I would also avoid discussing politics of any kind about current relations in Egypt with locals. It is not your place and although your opinion may be valid, it’s best to stay out of it.

14. Not preparing for the weather

Egypt can be extremely hot and I’ve always associated the desert with head. But, it’s not like that all year round.

When I visited at the start of October, it was so hot I thought I was going to melt. But, by mid-November, it was freezing in the evenings.

So, depending on the time of year, you need to prepare for the weather;

Hot Summer: May – October the temperatures will be unbearable, especially in the south. Tour groups will visit temples latest 5am to beat the heat. But, you’ll still need to cover up, so bring lots of light cotton clothing.
Mild Winter: November – April the temperatures drop significantly and it’s pleasantly warm. These are also the most popular months of travel, so expect lots of tourists. Bring a warm jacket and closed shoes as evening temperatures are really cold.

See my Egypt packing list for more ideas.

16. Keeping an eye out for scams

Like with most countries, scams are everywhere in Egypt. So, it’s best to be aware of them as to avoid them.

Here are some examples of tourist scams in Egypt;

A massively overpriced taxi from the airport – use Uber
Terrible rates for currency conversion – always take a currency converter app
Selling fake merchandise like Banana leaf as papyrus, or fake alabaster – always go to a reputable workshop
Getting ripped off for gold – see my guide here
Following or buying unlicensed tour guides – always check their government license.

17. Worry about not having an amazing time!

There are a lot of things that can go wrong on a vacation in Egypt without taking the proper precautions and advice. But, there are also a lot of things that can go right too!

Visiting Egypt with thousands of years of history at your doorstep is a dream come true. Seeing the pyramids at sunset, wandering around ancient temples, diving in the Red Sea. It’s all here for you. So, don’t sweat too much.

Although Egypt wasn’t safe a few years ago, security has been tripled with tourist safety in mind. So, you should face little issues while you’re here.

So don’t forget to enjoy it!

If you need help to plan your Egypt trip, then you can read my perfect two weeks Egypt Itinerary here. Or, if you want to know how much attractions will cost you read my Egypt photography guide here.

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Sophie Pearce is the founder of Third Eye Traveller. Always having a restless soul seeking adventure, she has now travelled to over 30+ countries, many of them solo. Leaving her heart in India, which gifted her a "Third Eye", she felt inspired to share her travel stories in the hope of encouraging others to find their inner magic and explore this beautiful world of ours. Even if it's on their own!

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62 comments.

Nice post!!

Thanks James, I’m glad you liked the post! Sophie x

Shitty, inaccurate and out of contexf

Hi Salma, I’d like more of an explanation as to why?

thanks Sophie it is a nice post and very nice pictures .Egypt is a very beautiful country and it is very important for every one to know and understand the rules and culture of any country before visiting it .we hope to see u again in Egypt .

Hi Doaa, thanks for stopping by and I totally agree. Egypt is beautiful but it’s important to understand the culture. I hope to return one day! Thanks Sophie x

How would you recommend getting a guide, seems expensive to book one before travel. Should I just ask at hotel but that then leaves it to the last minute. Want advice much appreciated.

Hi Kevin, I completely agree with you. Buying a guide online is always more expensive as they usually charge in US Dollars and you don’t have the option to shop around and bargain. When I arrived at my hotel, I asked them what tours they could arrange and they had a whole catalogue to choose from. Always barter if you think the prices are a little high. My complete tour of the Pyramids with a guide cost me around $35 with ticket prices for entry too (plus a tip)! Alternatively, pay to go inside the attraction and hire a guide (check their guide permit) inside there. They will always charge you a little less as most people will be in tour groups and there is competition. I hope this helps and have a great time! Sophie x

Great post, Sophie. Thanks a lot for the precious advice. l needed it.

Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for writing in. I’m glad it helped you! Enjoy Egypt! Sophie. x

Hi Sophie! Great post! I was wondering if did the route from Cairo to Luxor by train. I will go to Egypt with two girl friends and I wanted to know if it’d be safe for us to take the train.

Hi Carla, thank you so much! I’m glad you like it. No, I flew one way from Cairo to Luxor as I heard it was easier and to save time. It was also around the same price as the tourist train. Plus, I was travelling solo. But, the tourist train will be safe, especially as you’re all together. Hope this helps and happy to answer any questions! Sophie x

Hello sophie, hope you are doing well, Greeting from Indonesia! I like your posts and thank you so much for sharing your experience while in Egypt. i plan to go there actually after the world safe again. I read your post and i would like to correct one word which maybe you got mistake while writing it, hello / salam = Assalamu’alaikum /Salamoalekum, it has great meaning so when there is mistaken in saying it, the meaning would be different. hope you don’t mind. Keep posting! and stay safe.

Hi Rachma, I hope you’re well there in Indonesia! Apologies for the late reply. Thank you for clarifying the translation! I really hope you get to travel to Egypt once the world is safe again. It’s an amazing place :) Sophie x

Please double-check: Samal Alikum is wrong. It is correct: SALAM ALAIKUM

Noted thanks! I’m shocked that an English translation of Arabic (which is not always from the Western Alphabet) is all you could point out from this post though. Sophie x

Great post! Fingers crossed, my friend and I are hopefully going Feb 2022!

Hi Pretty, I hope you book in your trip and make it there! you’ll love it :) Sophie x

that’s not a visit you are living in egypt??

hahaha :) I did go for a few weeks yes! Sophie x

Thanks for the information! I was planning on becoming a Archeologist and trying to be in Egypt a LOT so this really helped!

Hi Angelina, wow! That sounds incredible. I hope that you make it over their to study. There’s so many digs over there, even when I went. It sounds fascinating. Good luck! Sophie x

I’m about to go to Egypt for school and this would be really helpful thank you ! And I would love to say I just stumbled upon your site and I’m utterly I love with it already !! 🧡 Thank you

Hi Nafisa, thank you for reading and your kind words! I hope you like going to school in Egypt. It’s a beautiful country with so much history. Sophie x

Hi, can women wear gold or diamonds as a tourists? Like normal wedding ring? Is luggage safe in the hotel? Carrying purses with money and credit cards is safe ? Any pickpocketing? Snatching or steeling in the hotel?walking in the evening as a couple in big cities is safe? Keeping laptops, I pads in the hotel is safe? and holding new phones when you walk around in streets or tourist places? Kindly answer?

Hi there, I would say you definitely can wear your gold as a tourist as many Egyptians wear gold. Also wedding rings are fine. Your luggage is safe in hotel but if there is a safe in the room I would always recommend locking your passport and valuables in there. Carrying money and credit cards is completely fine. Pickpocketing happens in the busier Cairo markets like Khan El Khalili. In those moments I would just keep your bag secured. Walking in the evenings is safe especially in Luxor, Alexandria, and Aswan. Cairo in the midnight hours is a little unsafe. Keeping laptops and iPads in the hotels is fine but if you have a lockable suitcase, I’d lock them there or again in the safe. Holding your phone up to take photos and selfies is completely fine. In general Egypt is a really safe country and the people are friendly. Just prepare to give tips and for shops to hassle you to buy stuff! Hope this helps, Sophie x

@Sophie Pearce, Thank you so much. Really appreciated.

No worries, hope you have an amazing time in Egypt! Sophie x

Hi, kindly suggest Nile cruise between 3,5 days. Shorter or longer? Which is a reasonable cruise with good repute. Any price idea? Any input about cruise will be appreciated. We will be in Egypt for 9 days. Kindly suggest about the cruise. We still have to book the flight according to cruise to Aswan or ?

Hi there, I would recommend MS Mayfair nile cruise it’s 4 days and it’s brilliant! I have a post about it here – https://thirdeyetraveller.com/ms-mayfair-nile-cruise-review-aswan-luxor/ Thanks, Sophie x

Wonderful information! Thanks. I have a question. Are you allowed to take hydrocodone to Egypt that has been prescribed by a doctor? I am recovering from surgery and need your advice.

Hi Marilyn, I would personally make sure to check entry requirements before you go! I wouldn’t like to give the wrong advice. If it’s been prescribed, it should be okay but I would still check online just to be sure. Sophie x

love it! will be visiting Egypt in August and this tips where very helpful. Good Post!

Hi Dorca, thank you so much! I’m so excited for you. Egypt is wonderful and I’m sure you’ll love it! :) Thanks, Sophie x

This is amazing! Thank you! I love all the photos, too. Wonderful!

Hi Catherine, thanks so much – I’m so glad you liked the post! Sophie x

Hi Sophie, thanks for this helpful post! I am planning to go to Egypt in early January 2023. I love the photo between #10 and #11–it looks like you are in front of an intricate, colorful wall mosaic. Where was the photo taken? I would love to see this artwork in person!

Hi Arpita, Thanks for reading and I’m so excited for your trip to Egypt! This seashell mural is in Alexandria and it’s near the Citadel of Qaitbay. I have two posts on Alexandria (an Instagram one) that has the details :) Sophie x

I’m so thankful I ran across your tips! I know you addressed this question but I don’t want to stay in hotels. I want to hike through the cities, mtns, and deserts, not necessarily with a tour, is it STILL wise to wait till I get there and find a guide? Also, will I be safe carrying my passport & funds. I am an older female, wanting to retrace Moses & the Israelites trail. Thanks.

Hi Taylor, no worries, and your pilgrimage sounds awesome. You don’t have to stay in hotels, there are B&B’s and guest houses you can stay in around Egypt but I wouldn’t be too sure about mountain and desert accommodation. When I stayed in the White Desert we camped out with our tour guides. Personally, I would try and find a guide either before or while you’re there. It would be a lot easier and safer. There are some tours that will take you on the Moses Trail through Egypt / Israel to places like the Mount Sinai etc. Hope this helps. Sophie x

If you go again I will join you. I would like to go.

Hi Eliza, nice to hear from you! I’m so happy you want to visit Egypt. I haven’t thought about running group travel trips but if I do in the future I’ll let you know :) Sophie x

I love all the information thats in your post. I plan to buy gold jewelry and read that it’s best to do so in Luxor and Aswan. Can you give be the names of a couple shop that are reputable ? We are going in April 2023. Ty soho much

Hi Gail, ah I’m so jealous. I love Egypt and I hope you have an incredible time. It can be hard to give shop names as lots of these have shut down. But, there are shopping arcades inside many of the big hotels in Luxor and I would recommend going to these to shop around. They don’t hassle you to buy and as they are part of the hotel, they don’t usually rip their guests off! I would also ask your hotel for a recommendation. Just don’t buy as part of a guided tour as the prices will go up due to commissions! Hope this helps, Sophie x

I enjoyed your blogs about Cairo and Giza. One thing that I am interested in is the food and drink options. What kind of food is available? (I did read the pizza hut/KFC article). Did they serve pizza and chicken? What about beer, wine, and vodka? Is that available?

Hi Gary, so I would visit Pizza Hut / KFC for the views as they have a top balcony! They have pizza there and other dishes that you would normally expect from a Pizza Hut. KFC is next door and it is chicken and fries. Alcohol isn’t something you’ll find in fast food restaurants in Egypt as its an Islamic country. But, you can find alcohol in tourist hotels and a la carte restaurants. Hope this helps! Sophie x

I’m goin to Egypt in May 2023 I’m reading googling things but I’m so so glad I came upon your post.

Hi Sharon, ah lovely I hope you have an incredible time! You’ll love it :) Thanks for reading, Sophie x

Thank you for your informative articles. I did the Nile cruise etc many years ago, and yes I was sick as a dog! but it was still a fabulous trip. I am planning to visit the Red sea in October and understand from your article Sharm El Sheikh is better for snorkelling from the beach. Happy travelling

Hi Sue! Yes, it is unfortunately one of those things that you can get sick easily in Egypt but, as you say, it’s still a wonderful place and so beautiful! Sharm El Sheikh does have some gorgeous dive spots there plus you can explore the moutains from the Moses trail etc. It’s just a bit of a way out than Hurghada. Hope this helps, Sophie x

Hello Sophie your post was really informative! I would like to know how much bad the heat in egypt can get in august and how does egypt accommodate that e.g do they have ac in restaurant etc

Hi Sumayya, I found that WiFi/Data was terrible across Egypt so I would have some form of data card to hand. The heat in august will be very hot and so I would recommend visiting temples very early morning to beat the heat. They have AC everywhere in hotels an restaurants :) Thanks, Sophie x

Very informative post. Great photos.

Thanks, Roman – I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Sophie x

Hi sophie, first of all i want to say thank you for your post its really helpful. I am planning to visit egypt in nov as a solo female traveller as well. I heard that even uber is not safe in egypt.is it true. You really inspire me :)

Hi Yennie, I’m so happy that you’re considering going to Egypt solo. It was an amazing trip and as long as you stay cautious you’ll be absolutely fine flying solo :) I hope you make it there! Happy travels, Sophie x

There’s only one mistake and that is going to Egypt. What a hole. If you find yourself there, leave immediately Garbage article. 90% of this is generic advice for travelling anywhere.

I feel so sorry for people like you Jo. Seeing the world through an ignorant lens and not even widening your mind to appreciate anything but what you’re used to. The number one thing to remember is that you’re in another country, it’s not going to be like your country and you should never expect it to be. So what if 90% of these tips are for travellers? This is literally a travel blog made to give people tips about travel! Please always remember that there is a real person behind these websites and real people reading these comments and you only make yourself look like an idiot when you write things like this. But, have a great Christmas Jo and try to get some rest :) The world needs more kindness right now not intolerance, ignorance and bitterness.

I’m curious to know what platform you use for your app. I loved the insight into Egypt, it made me want to visit when I never would have considered this country before. I was looking at the Red Sea and learning about the Suez Canal when I found your post.

Hi Coyote, I don’t have an app but I use wordpress for my blog and a theme called Mediavine Trellis :) Thank you so much for reading and I hope it helped you! Sophie x

Salam Alaikum doesn’t necessarily mean hello. It directly mean “peace be with you”. In Muslim communities throughout the world many people use this as a greeting. Some even just say salam for short. In a similar way people say ‘morning’, instead of ‘good morning’. To say no is ‘la’ or ‘la-ah’

Great tips!

Hi KB, thanks for this! I love that :) Sophie x