@bv3bv334
1987...in Cairo...lost, looking at a map. A guy comes over and says he will take me to my destination. A regular guy, not a taxi. This guy ended up showing me around the city for 3 days. And after travelling around the country and ending up back in Cairo I met up with him again for another few days of sightseeing around the city. He even took me to see his family. One of the nicest guys I have ever met. And he wanted nothing in return. Times have changed. The world is sh£t now. Sad.
@alexandramu1242
Thank you for speaking on the fact that you do not feel comfortable taking camel rides or activities involving animals being mistreated. I always appreciate hearing other people mention this.
@sherifkotb8463
As Egyptian I can say this is the most fair review I ever heard about Egypt. I can confirm you that our tredition not let our foreign friends pay any bills, the not normal what those bad guys doing at touristic places, even they do the same with locals we truly fed up from their behavior it destroyed the Egyptians image and the tourism's too.. anyone interested to visit Egypt you are most welcome get a local friend and you will see the real culture and Egyptian kind, I'm a lawyer if anyone needs any info about the regulations I'll do it for free
@jellyrockabean
Hi Gareth! To be fair, everything you described happens to Egyptians as well, not just tourists. It’s a way of life that developed from poverty and desperation for many to feed their families. Most Egyptians are harmless, all you gotta do is ignore and keep walking & every now & then say/do something kind (tips for example), and you will receive the kindness back ten-fold. That’s what I did back when I lived there & I was no tourist. Otherwise, everything you said was on-point! Truly a very fair & comprehensive review of visiting Egypt. Edit: Wow! Thanks for the likes everyone! I have to admit, I visited Egypt more recently and I understand what everyone is saying in the comments re harassment, pushy locals etc. I am sad about the state of things as it hasn’t always been like this and while I do believe that Egypt’s people are for the most part harmless, I get that as a tourist on vacation nobody wants to be constantly hovered over, even without ill intent. I hope things will get better because Egypt and a lot of Egyptians deserve better, but tourists also deserve to have peace of mind & have their personal space respected while on vacation.
@abdulhussein5086
I’ve seen so many of these review or summary videos on Egypt over the years and must say this is the most comprehensive and detailed one, a must watch for anyone planning a holiday or short trip. All topics explained no bs and beautifully summarised covering the different regions of Egypt 10/10. Big fan please return soon Gareth!!
@youssefkhaled4946
As an Egyptian 🇪🇬, I see that unfortunately these scammers are harming the reputation of the country, even ordinary Egyptians, who are not sellers. I often try to provide assistance, for example, in crossing the road because it is somewhat difficult for foreigners if there is no traffic light, but some people are afraid or suspect that I am like salesmen, and will ask for money, specially if giving a free gift. In fact, all I wanted to provide was humanitarian assistance without financial compensation. Just a smile would be enough. Perhaps I also need help someday in a certain country, and I find someone to help me without asking. this is how things should be going. thanks for everyone visits our country and make it more beauty with diversity of tourists.❤❤
@kezrabradshaw863
I have been living in Egypt for five years +, and this seems to me the most fair (and positive) series discussing Egypt. You really tried to understand all sides and showed an authentic experience. Mindset impacts any journey, you can't enter a country expecting it to be like your own 👍
@midoonly2
one of the most youtubers filming about his egyption trips i love his way, he is a true and honest person, thanks for your true and nice feelings about egypt
@salmaom2181
Gareth I would have to disagree as a female traveler these level of harassment and scamming is awful. I appreciate that people need to make a living and much of these behaviours are motivated by poverty. However I have visited other African countries with more poverty and Egypt takes the biscuit. I have been to Egypt twice and each visit I had prepaid packaged deals, guides etc so no need for extras yet I went through all this and was scammed even by the hotel that I had to call head office in France to help deal with my complaints. The second time I visited I went to Sharm and deliberately booked a 5 star Emirati hotel resort where safeguarded from these behaviours. Don’t get me wrong Egypt is a beautiful country and not all bad but the subjective reviews from the other YouTubers are true too.
@tazgee599
I did not give you a like until you said that people has to experience for them self before believing what someone else’s experience was based on luck. So I love the way you explained your experience and others and encouraged us to go and experience it ❤ so you won my like and I subscribed also I love your videos! ❤
@goingavgeek
Dreaming of seeing this historical country in the future because of your guide and it would definitely be helpful when that time comes. This is definitely on my saved vlogs... Thanks for sharing this, Gareth!
@marwanyoussry6018
We have a quote in Egypt that says "Whoever drinks from the Nile water will come back to Egypt" 😂 Happy to see that you enjoyed your time here and waiting for you to come back soon ❤🇪🇬
@mikeh.2481
OUR FRIENDS just came back from a two week vacation to Egypt. Based on what they told us about the hard time they encountered at the Airport, Taxi drivers and Police down town asking for TIPS to allow them to take pictures, vendors so pushy and not taking NO for an answer, we decided NOT TO VISIT EGYPT EVER. We are going to Greece this September instead. Last year we went to Jordan and Turkey wow what a trip , wonderful people in Jordan, helpful and friendly, did not encounter one person that asked for a tip. In fact, we were offered food and drinks by the locals for free. We also had a great time in Istanbul, never a problem. So what is wrong with the Egyptian government not to crack down on the police and vendors harassing tourists for TIPS? Why should we go to Egypt when there are many beautiful places we can go to?
@ramibenjamin8603
All Egyptians watching this video are so GRATEFUL for your honesty, Gareth. I mean, you didn't have to do this guide. But you still did, and that shows your amazingly good intentions of talking about the elephant in the room upon visiting Egypt! The gist of Egypt is dealing with salesmen who are not ill-intentioned but just trying to survive. Once you get over that, Egypt becomes a whole other place. That one part where you said that you and Tyler took it as a game at one point is exactly how Egyptians treat salesmen so you understood the assignment lol! You sure did explain it well. NO BS! I really hope you guys come back though. All the best!
@osamaelsayed7687
u were honest and unbiased. i loved that about u. all what you've said is the truth and as an egyptian i really hope that our government fix this bad reputation as quick as possible. and remember those scammers literally scamming everybody including their own people😬 😂
@christinev6206
Gareth, I totally agree with everything you just mentioned in your vlog. In 2019, I traveled to Egypt with a friend who is from Alexandria. Traveling with a local made it very easy to move around..Doesn't mean that we didn't have issues. But, it was a lot smoother to communicate and navigate with someone who is from the region. I highly recommend traveling to Egypt. The sights, beautiful and kind people. Egypt, will always have a special place in my heart..Thanks again for your vlogs.
@gwenngauthier1301
I watched all your Egypt videos and I want to thank you for the tips, guidance and sheer joy you shared. Definitely the best of all the ones I watched (along with the one from the young man from Australia). You have helped to put my mind at ease. I’m heading to Egypt late August (I know, it will be as hot as hades). I decided to book with a big company that combines land and Nile tours—I’m somebody’s gramma so I wanted the no hassle visit of Egypt. I hope I get the chance to experience that amazing food you showcased. 😋. I’m now a big fan. Can’t wait to see the next video of women travelling in Egypt. Habibi 😂 duly noted.
@lamiseelbetar2579
All my respect for your honesty 💯 🙏 🙌 I agree with you as an Egyptian living in America now that we still have some issues, but definitely the good and bad is every where and it depends on what you want to show to people and your intention showing it. So thank you for giving a true travel experience in Egypt. I actually enjoyed your series so much, and definitely added so many places to my bucket list now because of you. Thanks again and I can tell you you will definitely have a surge in your Egyptian viewers after that!💚🥰
@kamalbashaaa
well as an Egyptian i can say that was a fair review. glad u had good time despite the negative side and that ur back home safe and sound,, good luck to ya n god bless habibi <3
@GarethLeonard