Fuck the honesty is so refreshing, I don't care if someone thinks this is disrespectful it's so important to know the truth especially for women traveling!!
If you've never read about Lara Logan's 2011 SA in Cario, I urge you to read the accounts from firsthand witnesses before you travel there. The details are seared into my mind forever.
Nobody said it is offensive? It does get absolutely braindead when western women start making racist accusations like the behavior isn't absolutely influenced by many factors other than ethnicity
Egyptian woman here, and yeah, this is totally true. Egypt is a country that has ruined tourism through continuous corruption and lack of regulation. Obviously with the sheer amount of poverty begging is rife .Its heartbreaking for a country with so much to see. The treatment in airports and customer service compared to travelling to the uk or greece for example is drastic, and security is everywhere. Honestly, save yourselves the trouble y'all. You need to understand the damaged tourism culture from experience, you're here for a relaxing holiday , not a nightmare
Yeah and the constant not trying to stop all of the people at the pyramids or other landmarks makes it all amplified. If the police would attempt to stop then it might help. But ive been a couple times and honestly Egyptian police seem more concerned with trying to get money from foreigners for made up crimes than stopping the scamming.
i wish it were easier because i would love to travel the world but feel so anxious to do so. i know things to avoid and everything but i still feel like i’d be walking on eggshells the whole time… the pyramids are so gorgeous and it’s been a dream of mine to see them since i was very little. recently crossed the louvre and versailles off my bucket list! do you have anything to share of your culture or some favorite things from around egypt? i’d love to learn more :))
I mean i grew up in europe so i only ever spent summer vacations in egypt, but there were always amazing cultural experiences, which weren't really ruined as much as the experiences of tourists bc of language barriers or lack of understanding of scam culture. There are so many sights to see other than the great pyramids. Down south in luxor there are leviathan temples and tombs . There are markets that spread twenty streets across. The Mediterranean coast has gorgeous teal waters and pearl white sand and the red sea has sand as bright as gold. Street food is heavenly,the people who aren't poor and desperate for money / hustlers are typically very sweet and there's so much to see in terms of music and dance. But like i said, it's still a country under autocracy and its been beaten up pretty damn hard. It definitely doesn't compare to the travel experience of going to paris. You gotta decide whether or not you're up for sum indiana jones stuff, lol
I was there back in 2001 and nothing has changed. I was there on an excursion from a cruise line and the "cruise line approved" places that they took us totally scammed us. I bought some amber that turned out to be modern resin, etc. Totally got scammed. Then while were on the ship overnight, the locals lit a garbage fire where the smoke hit us directly. I felt like I was being suffocated. It seems they hate westerners but they like our money.
That's truly terrible! And extremely infuriating! I live in a place that even if you walked alone in a short skirt, drunk trough town or anywhere at 2.a.m or at any time, you would still make it home safely, Without being harrassed or worse.. no need to have a male to escort you around.. It's easy to take it for granted, so when you go abroad, it's always a huge culture shock to suddenly feel extremely exposed all the time, even when you aren't.. Crime rate is low, things like a stranger attacking you is so rare. If it happens, it's mostly tourists & happening at a cruise ship passing our waters so the statistic falls onto us. So it's even safer here than what statistics shows.. Here, you can leave your baby sleeping in the pram outside alone, when you go into a store.. same with your dogs & no one will bother them.. so it's always a huge project to prepare for something else. Bcs it's things like I never would think about, like i would never think about the risk of someone stealing your dog if you leave it outside. Bcs that just don't happen here.. I know I'm an extremely naive traveller because of the society I grew up in.. so different.. So if you can go with a group with a designated guide, it's the best option, or i would fall for all the scams. 😅 They guides knows of the dangers you couldn't even imagine & needs to be someone you can trust.
@@ingridakerblom7577 That’s amazing for you!! I might need to visit/live in that place one day 😂 Since I’m a fluent English speaker (born in Canada but in Egypt A LOT) they would expect I don’t know all their scams. They even try to sell the Quran (our holy book) for 10x the price where I lived in Egypt (which is 100% not okay since it’s to make us feel bad about not purchasing it). They went as far as chasing the car I was in when we refused to buy corn from them, luckily we have a driver who’s born in Egypt and lives in Egypt so he was able to make them go away 😂
The worst most aggressive sexual harassment I have ever experienced! It was terrifying. I would never go to this country it was beyond awful. I feel so terrible for the women.
My aunt almost got sold for 3 camels because her friend (a man) couldn't translate well, and the man was trying to literally shoved the reigns into his hands while talking WAY too fast her friend to get it. This was 20 ish years ago, but I sincerely doubt its gotten much better....
@@aliasilver_636 My other comment was deleted for no reason. Countries obviously can't be mentioned. Good on her friend not letting himself get scammed like that. He could have gotten at least 4 camels!
@@ameliavv1019oh plz...India isn't anything infront of this...I have heard Egypt much more than this...few incidents become more famous when it comes to India but not acknowledged happening by other countries...
I went to Alexandria for a few days and only went out alone once, to get a coffee just outside my hotel. I was completely covered, except for my hair. Even the local girls were less covered. I got touched and harassed twice. Edit: I'm not trying to say that women who don't dress modestly deserve to be harassed. When you travel to Egypt as a woman, you are ADVISED to dress modestly. I always try to emulate the locals when travelling outside of my own country. When going to Muslim countries, I always have a shawl to cover my hair, so I can visit mosques. I would do the same when I want to visit churches in very Catholic countries. It's just so sad that in many countries you are not safe as a woman, regardless of whether you adhere to the local customs.
I went to Egypt back in 2022. The one thing that struck me was the fact that EVERY stranger who talks to you wants money from you. At the train station you were literally harrassed by 2-3 people demanding you take their taxi (and then being told you're crazy for wanting to walk 2km). In Luxor we took a taxi and they dropped us off at a souvenir shop even though we explicitly said that we don't want to buy anything, and he was like "we need to wait for a convoy" even though that was utter BS. When we actually didn't buy anything both the taxi driver and the shopkeeper shot us an angry look, like wtf I'm not forced to buy fucking souvenirs... I've travelled to 30+ countries on 5 continents, and Egypt easily tops #1 as the rudest locals. I'm sorry but that's my honest answer.
You probably already know this but for anyone reading this who doesn’t: all of the locals work together to scam as much out of you as possible. The taxi driver would have known the souvenir shop owner and they’d have an agreement that if the driver misdirects you to the shop, and you buy something, they share the profit. Sadly, even some tour guides, security staff at airports and restauranteurs are in cahoot with local scammers. If you’re approached by a man in Egypt, just assume he’s not only trying to rinse you of everything you have, but also enable his street market/taxi driving/camel taming friends to do the same.
@@veritasvanburen_ I had the same thing happen to me in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The driver took me and my friend into town to a specific place. My friend wanted to shop; that's not my thing, so I just waited around while she looked. The shop owner got INTENSELY angry at me for not buying anything. At one point, I thought she was going to hit me. I always carry a lanyard around my neck with keys, and one of the keys is a fake that has a knife in it. I pulled that out, and she backed away from me. Since that point (October 2012), I always travel via excursions from the ship. NEVER on my own.
The staring scared the shit outta me at first. A lot of the men thought I was Caucasian so they would mumble crazy shit. But then I started to stare back and curse them out in Arabic. I would say “be ashamed of yourself behaving this way” . That cut it short right away😂🤣😂🤣
I was a tour guide and travelled to Egypt in the 90s. Back then, I was harassed by the locals - for the same reason. Unfortunately, the local guide didn't do much to help. A colleague gave me a piece of advise so prior to my travel date, I bought a few copies of National Enquirer magazines and used that instead of money to pay the porters when we took the Nile River Cruise - these porters were demanding money from me, even though their tips were included in the fee. I ended up giving them those magazines to them. From the look on their faces, they were very happy with what they are seeing in those magazines, so they left me alone. Since then, I told my family and friends to NEVER visit Egypt. Seeing this video today (20yrs later) just reminded me of those days and from what I am seeing, sadly, nothings changed. In fact, it's gotten worst.
How can the authorities turn a blind eye to such crimes specially groping women and children ?! That’s is disgusting. How do you protect yourself when you go out?!
@vivimedina5925 I'm not sure what you expect from a Muslim country. Egypt, Palestine, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Emirates, literally all of them are the same. Only the poverty level differs, but each of these countries are extremely dangerous for women because... you know, Islam.
@@forsakenoverture128Have you personally traveled in those countries that you have mentioned ? Don’t label a religion on something. I’ve travel in 46 countries and I’ve had some bad experiences like this and it was not about religion but about idiot people. Also I’m from France and I can assure you that unfortunately we have so many cases like this and even worse. Same in all Europe. Same in all over the world. I hope your heart and mind opens up a bit by traveling.
Girl thank you for being forreal about it! Alot of travelers on shorts here are men who say how safe they feel everywhere they go & I always wish there were more women posting to see what they've got to say. Things can be extremely different between men & women in other cultures/countries around the world
This! In my experience, women who claim how safe they feel or are even condescending to you for being concerned tend to have narcissistic traits (and they like being watched lustfully by men), tend to underestimate danger tremendously OR traveled with local friends the entire time. I used to have this one particular friend, who was VERY narcissistic, and she would put me down for saying I don't want to travel solo as a woman. Never mind she told me she almost got raped at least twice while hitchhiking, she presented it like an adventure and was laughing about it. And she even forgot about one instance a year or two later (did she make it up or was she truly so unphased?). I had a chance to travel with her and she got us to a very dangerous place in 3 am, where we were surrounded by prostitutes, pimps, Johns and drug dealers. She walks in life like she is invincible, jokingly replying to sketchy-looking people... Sleeps with whoever... She truly lives in her own universe. I mean she lives an interesting life and I am jealous sometimes, but the risk ain't worth it to me. I can't not see dangers when they stare right at me.
@@NatureFreak1127 don't be jealous of your friend who is stupid. Women have the right to not be attacked and to feel safe, but that doesn't mean women should put themselves in stupid situations that are likely to end badly for them. It's the same as if I put on my $40,000 watch and then go to the rough part of town and wave my arm over my head. Have I got a right not to be robbed? Sure. Was I stupid to go there and flaunt my wealth when I am surrounded by gangsters, homeless and crack addicts? Absolutely.
@@nickalvarez3635 Yeah, I agree. But the funny part is, many creeps just don't go after her, because she is so bold. They're looking for someone who'll show fear and submissiveness. So I think she gets away with many dangerous situations like this.
I went to Marrakesh with a friend of mine and we had the same issues. Men kept screaming at us to get attention, and lots of people take advantage of you. A lady in the market just grabbed my hand, sprayed henna on it and started yelling that I owed her money. A guy offered to show us the place where people prepare the skins that they use for leather, then asked for money and began threatening us when he realized we didn't have any. We visited a tapestry workshop where a lady showed us how to add a piece of thread and then... you guessed it, asked for money. At some point we didn't even want to talk to people anymore cause the smallest interaction (even asking for directions, I'm not joking) ended up like "you're a tourist, you're richer than me, so don't be a dick and give me money". That added to the catcalling and animal abuse (monkeys, snakes, camels, horses, cats, rabbits etc, you name it, they're all exploited and/or in terrible shape) was exhausting and I was actually relieved to leave. I completely understand that people in need see an opportunity in tourists, but the agressiveness was too much.
IKR!! I'm from morocco and when one time i went to Marrakesh (it was in Ramadan) with my family and a cousin from there i saw a guy who sells hats that look like a cowboys hats made of leather and as we all know leather are hard to make so its expensive but that mf made it a 10 times price of it for a tourist and i heard with my damn ears saying that it's 250 DOLLARS while it's 250 DIRHAMS and 1 dollar in 10 dirhams which means it's supposed to be just 25 DOLLARS!!! 25 DOLLARS GUYS!!! so that's why always check how much your money worth and make sure to emberrasse them and be like " i'm a tourist you are serving for me/i'm your boss" and also try to not look like it's your first time visiting or they will play with you like a ball (you are the ball ofc) And make sure to enjoy the visiting guys too :)
Oh and forgot to say that in that same day, when it was Ramadan, i was fasting ofc and it was a sunny day which make you so thirsty and hungry, whatever my lil brother wasn't fasting so my father decided to buy for him a fruit juice to congrat for him bc he fasted half a day while i felt dizzy and see everything blurry and my head hurts so fucking hard and then i started crying, my mom saw me and start asking what is wrong and i didn't answer her bc yk and then one of the guys who were making that fruit juice give me a chair, another one give me a glass of fresh water, and then one another give a fruit, so yep i broke my fast but the only message that i want to send is that even if money is the most important thing for them if something is wrong they would help and that's it!! (I'm so sorry if it's so long it wasn't suppoused to be TwT)
It's almost as if there was a pattern here. Can't quite put my finger on it... Well, it's good that we haven't invited a million of these factors to the west eh? :P
A friend was there 12 years ago. He said they have the greatest tourist attraction in the entire world, but because of the scammers and others harassing the tourists, it's not worth seeing.
@@americaneden3090 lol my family and I visited Egypt in 2011, it was horrible experience and I’m not American or from the EU, how do you justify that hah????????
I went to Egypt in August and this was my experience as well… with an added bonus: someone on the hotel staff stole my passport FROM my safety deposit box on a Nile River cruise. I had to go to numerous police stations in Luxor just for them to treat me like I was trash for being American and a woman. Finally one let me file a report (you have to have this to go to Embassy in Cairo if lost/stolen passport). Well apparently after police, my travel company, and whoever else hassled the staff enough, I got a call later the next day once I was back in Cairo (they let me fly domestic with my drivers license) that my passport was in my safety deposit box this whole time! It was not - they lied. So I had to hire some sketchy person to fly it from Luxor to Cairo and my flight was literally like a couple hours later back to the US. I still can’t look back on the trip as a “good one” because of this experience.
@@deannasmith6350lmao y’all Americans are delusional. They use it to copy papers so they can use fake documents and move people from country to country with illegal documents.
I appreciate the honesty I’m so tired of travel bloggers only saying positive things about known dangerous countries . It’s not rude, it’s about keeping travelers safe. I’m American and when I met foreign tourists I warn them about certain things like never leave any personal belongings in a rental car, leave everything at your hotel. but I encourage safe options.
@@TheNinnyfeeI just don’t get it. here in the US, men have self control. men don’t go up to women constantly to grope them on such a large scale like Egypt. I guess their cultures and religions say it’s okay for men to treat women like sex objects.
@@ihateallyallyes. It's the women's fault if a guy is harassing her. Why is she walking in the streets? She is causing men to lust. That is their logic unfortunately.
@@ihateallyalllol, trust you to make it about religion, it's just shitty men and greedy governments, I've seen sex trafficking safety tips for US ladies and I sure as hell didn't think it has anything to do with religion..
I'm American I look Russian when my beard grows out So I've learn in my 10 years of living in Cairo, if I want to talk and be social, I'm American. If I'm not in the mood, I'm I'm Chechnian (Chechnya)
I think this is so sad, what a beautiful country 😢 I've visited Egypt like 6 times from when I was 6 to 15 years old (because my parents loved the old culture, the sights and go snorkeling there). The last time when I was 15 years old, I experienced the "hunt". I was not a women already, more a kid. But my figure started to look like a women and that was enough for the egypt men. I dressed for european standards quite modest. Pants below the knee, no shoulders showing and high raised t-shirt. I was badly sexualy harrased at a quat tour. I had to sit behind a man who was driving the quat and he forced me to put my hands on his hips and he drove off-road... Then he put my hands somewhere else, I skip the bad details. I was so in shock and didn't know what was happening, I felt dirty. I would love to come back someday because of many amazing childhood memories. But hearing how it even got worse and all kinds of women (no matter how modest they dress) feel unsafe makes me sick to my stomach 😢
Best advice I can give is to not even interact, they’re looking for weakness in people who can’t say no, don’t even acknowledge them as potential conversations
Couldn't agree more. I'm a male and solo travelled to Egypt and yes the history is cool but there people were unbearable. Nice to have an honest traveller on CZcams for once.
Accurate. I worked in Egypt for a time as a solo woman. I have some horror stories from my time there and I'll never go back. I'm lucky I made it out of there alive after I was almost kidnapped. Not a place I'd recommend women to travel to or around alone. Glad you're okay.
@@lewis123417 Went to the supermarket to buy some groceries. Paid for them and bagged them up. Local guy grabbed my bags and "offered to help me carry them" then darted out of the shop. Saw he went into a perfume shop so went to get my bags back (not smart I know). Went into The perfume shop and man locked the door behind me. Another guy then started waving something in my face, some kind of fumes or chemical which instantly made me lightheaded and tunneled my vision to the point I was almost passing out. I could feel myself going. I pushed him away and grabbed bags back. Unlocked the door and ran for my life. I don't know what their intentions were but kidnapping seems the most tolerable explanation. Don't want to think about their intentions tbh just glad to be alive. In short, always have your wits about you. I was naive and stupid to follow him for like £30 worth of food. I left shortly after that. Around the time I was there there was a shooting on one of the beaches we used frequently for dive training (dive instructor) that was the last straw for me. I'll never go back. It's a shame, such a beautiful country with incredible natural beauty and spectacular diving but it's not worth the risk. The bad people make it unsafe for everyone. Destroying their own tourism with this behaviour.
@lewis123417 Not only Egypt, there's China, Russia, Brazil, and other countries where they will buy as young as thirteen or fourteen year old girls or boys for profit = human & s*x trafficking. It's insane! First they are kind to you and invite you to "never seen secret places around town", a week later you are taken. My organization has dealt with PTSD s*x trafficked survivors and their survival stories are beyond heartbreaking 💔 I'd you do plan to travel do so with a group.
@@hameley12 this kind of stuff does not happen in brazil. We have respect for our tourists and love having them come back every time, giving them the best experience they'll ever have in their lives.
Economic decline and military rule is a hell of a thing. Nothing to do with Islam because I've been to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia. Singapore... They're some of the safest places on the planet.
All thanks to people who ruined in the first place....by stealing and destroying while claiming whats not theirs and putting it in its own museum and like what suddenly the Pharos shifted there for business and insurance So yeah thank them for the downfall of this culture .....
I went to Egypt with my boyfriend who was clueless about women’s right. My tour guide was better but I was constantly being touched even with my head wrap. Men would remove it to see my hair color, I’m blond and blue eyed. I love Egypt but wouldn’t go again without a good tour guide. I also recommend dressing modestly. No bare shoulders or decelerate showing. That is all considered seductive and will increase the harassment
I am Egyptian and the time I visited the pyramids with my German friend was one of my worst experiences. People were forcing their offers and someone kept following us to get us to ride a camel with us saying NO like for 10 mins and he told us the wrong way because we didn't go with him luckily I asked a police officer for the way and he guided us. It was the worst I went out of it crying. If someone talks to you for 10 seconds about a pyramid fact they demand money and keep following you showing how pissed they are when you don't give them smth. The rest of Egypt is much better for sure and if you have an Egyptian friend they will save you the effort but sadly many have ruined the good great side of Egypt.
I work with some Egyptians and you can tell it's a cultural thing about not being so not rude. More likely too many people have not been taught correctly and so they think this incorrect way is the way to do things and then they get hard-headed not wanting to change
Somrr et one I know went on their honeymoon. They got trapped in a rug shop and they weren’t allowed to leave without buying one. They’re Scottish. What were they supposed to do with a rug?
Was on a nile cruise once. We always dressed very modestly covering top to toe. Men always looking creepy at us. Going on shore once one man just hit my behind. Never going there again , i don‘t recommend Egypt !
My husband and me were planning to go to Egypt next year but after seeing all this videos and looking for more information I feel it’s better to go to another place where we can really enjoy instead of focus not being scammed all the time.
I lived in Egypt for several years. I tell friends and colleagues tips that you mentioned. I also tell them to haggle everything, be boldly loud, understand lines don't exist, do not travel alone anywhere as a female, do not take someone up on offers AT ALL! In addition, learn basic Arabic (Egyptian) words, carry your bag in front of your body, don't trust taxis or tour guides and more! Also, don't travel at night alone as a female! Above all speak less English and carry your passport in secret pockets inside your clothes! Deeply understand cultures are different in countries like Egypt and very male oriented. They also have skin color issues or misunderstandings, so expect prejudice or racism if you are of darker skin color.
Going to Egypt is an experience. You have to take the bad with the good in any country. Learn the political structure for your main safety, be fully aware, learn exact monetary amounts, learn some of the language, and basic geography in any country. Those have been my saving graces in different countries. As a female in any Arab countries be aware that you will be treated different--not always terrible, but different. Like I said, I lived there for years. I would visit but never live there again.
My mom had a tour guide from Israel. He made it clear to not wear jewelry or any accessory including glasses. Several people ignored his warnings and locals would literally snatch the accessories off of them and demand money for the items back. My mom stacked the furniture against the door in her hotel bc of how unsafe she felt.
I went to Egypt by myself as a teen and yeah, every single person you met tried to scam you. Now I've always been a big burly guy (I was born with a full beard and wearing a lumberjack shirt) so I could just aggressively decline everything. I would not go there solo as a woman, that's for sure.
I’m Egyptian and I just came back from a “tourist” visit of Egypt. And I 1000% agree with you! Everyone even the tour company is trying to scam you! Be very careful!
And it’s part of the reason why I loved Iceland and Denmark - would feel totally safe traveling to both places solo (not that the ere aren’t other places - just the past couple we have been too)
I remember that foodie dude Sonny from More Best Ever Food Review Show said Egypt was a nightmare for getting cameras in the the country, shooting without constant harassment, efficiency when working with fixers, corrupt/dodgy police and public officials. Worst place to shoot a legitimate food documentary with production behind you. I can't imagine the nightmare as a solo backpacker. I stick to Mid and South East Asia!
Do not skimp get a registered travel group or a tour guide recommendation from a quality hotel or travel book. Safety is #1 no happy memories if you are hurt.
To be honest with you, most people have a fantastic time and having an amazing experience I’m absolutely love going to Egypt it’s such an amazing place to go
When I was a 13 years old, a random man grabbed me, put me on a camel and walked the camel away. I was with a school tour and was separated from my group. Only when I screamed for help, one of my teachers quickly demanded that I get put back down. The man who owned the camel, then demanded payment before he helped me down. My impression of Egypt was ruined then. I felt VERY unsafe there.
I am solo female traveler, I visited Egypt a couple of months back. Scam at the pyramids is real. But also Egypt is amazing, one of the best countries I have visited for the historical places. Some people are really nice, some are absolutely disgusting. Like some the workers at the ticket counter will ask for money/tips. Some workers will give you free things. But 70% are crazy about money. They are like 'I want money' zombies...
Thank you for posting this. This was exactly my experience in Egypt as well but my husband, who was with me the entire time had a very different experience/perspective. It’s affirming to know that i am not the only one who felt this way.
Yep. Egypt was miserable to travel in as a woman. And I’ve been all over the world as a solo traveler. The men were incessantly catcalling, eves teasing and shouting for my attention constantly. The government should really do a campaign to communicate how invasive all of these behaviors are and that it actually deters tourists from returning. I’ll avoid Egypt forever if I can manage it.
I went with my girlfriend and the stress of having to watch out for her every where sucked....Egypt is the worst country to visit endless backshesh backshesh
Visiting Egypt 15 years ago remains one of the worst experiences of my life. I felt like I had ptsd when I got back. Even tho I wore extremely conservative clothes, and covered my hair, and was traveling with my parents, I got almost constantly followed, harassed, groped. Every single tourist attraction was filled with scammers and perverts. Even the tour guide that we had hired tried to break into my room in the middle of the night, and repeatedly tried to convince me to be his 2nd wife. I would never recommend any young woman travels there. And I repeat, I WAS WITH MY PARENTS! It was truly an awful experience.
@@habibaayman5255You wont see this happen in east asia or north america or western europe. Its not "all over the world" its the mostly muslim countries lmao
Thanks for the refreshing honesty lmao. Egypt was awful. Im a 6'8 male and was constantly harrassed by locals. They even got aggressive with me when I refused their 'gifts'
100% accurate!!! I was taken away from my tour group at the pyramids after I got onto a camel to have my picture taken in front of them. Camels are very tall when standing. The guy took me so far away from my group, that I couldn’t see them anymore. He demanded all of my money. I ended up giving him around $100 and jumped off the camel and ran. Told the police onsite and they asked me to identify him. I later found out this is common and the police are usually in on it.
@@billpugh58 I didn't even bring the west word in any of my replies or comments, I don't get why did you thought that I even care about your west or anything.
100% agree. Ive been to 30 countries and Egypt is one I would NEVER return to. Ill never forget the hoards of sellers climbing over a hill when we got to the Valley of the Kings
Ugh! Like Mexico or the DR. The only island I've been to & multiple times as it was our favorite, is St. Lucia in the West Indies. This annoying & unsafe crap didn't happen there & their crime rate for tourists is very low. I was told by one of the people who live there that all the citizens pool money to pay for the drugs or alcohol for the people in their villages that have a problem w/substances. Their tourism trade is the main industry there. So to prevent the people w/substance problems from robbing the tourists & putting that in jeopardy like Egypt here their village gives pays for their habit(s). It seems to be working that's for sure. We never felt unsafe there even walking around at night that's why we'd go once or twice a year thru my sons childhood & teen years. If I got to a place & it was like what most people are describing here, I'd leave early honestly. Who needs that stress? You'd have to have another holiday to recuperate from this one!😊
@@Dcdvdx What a stupid fucking comment. Just because people (especially women) don't want to be harassed and scammed 24/7 when they're trying to enjoy their holiday doesn't mean they're bad travellers
I traveled to Egypt as a solo female traveler in the 90s and I can confirm everything she said is true. I was followed and hassled by men the entire 10 days I was there and I could not wait to get out….and I am a veteran traveler.
Even in places ike Turkey my friend and her daughter went there this year she said never ever again. Unfortunately they attracted extra attention cos they are both blonde and the daughter especially has the whole big boobs, fake lips, tons of makeup etc etc REALLY obvious. She dresses in the day like she's going to a nightclub and of course, it attracts the wrong attention worse in these areas.
@@merusotajio2222 I agree 100% but that's the young women nowadays. They think cos its accepted here that it will be out there but Turkey is Islamic country, like it or not and you need to respect their culture while out there at least while out of the resort and in towns etc. But like most young people today there's no telling her.
The culture doesn't teach men to be like that. It's quite the opposite. But unfortunately, some don't follow it. How embarrassing 😢 @CordeliaWagner1999
@@Receptorcon11I've experiencing this in a lot of foreign countries that are more third world country like. It's cause you look different from them. It's like looking at a train wreck. Can't help but lingering look more than normal.
@Receptorcon11 2 reasons I can think of: 1. They're a bit surprised since a tourist is passing by who dresses or looks a bit different. 2. Disrespect (since the culture and main religion says that men have to lower their gaze)
I went to Egypt with a group of women and NEVER again will I go…even with a man. The hustlers were relentless and my group was excited to get on the plane and leave. Thank goodness no one’s passports or anything were stolen because we slept with them on our person and someone in our party ALWAYS watched over our stuff.
We were happy to get back on the plane and leave Egypt due to the horrendous harassment we experienced. Several people waiting to board our plane said exactly the same 😢🇪🇬✈️
Thank you for your honesty. Its been a dream of mine to visit Egypt since I was a kid so this is sad to hear but very important. I'll make sure not to go alone when I finally get the chance to visit
All too true. But I still loved Egypt, and most of the beautiful people. I remember my wife being 'detained' in a shop because she wanted postage stamps and the man in the shop wouldn't let her buy only a handful, but insisted she had to buy a hundred and wouldn't let her leave. Until I walked in, then it all went fine. Just scamming bullshit, and particularly toward women.
As an American who lived in Egypt for just shy of year a few years back. She’s 100% accurate. Every few feet someone’s begging. It never ends. Luckily as a 5’8 woman, I didn’t feel as vulnerable as my 4’11 friend. She was almost to the point of an anxiety attack. Imagine everyone screaming at you for money and they tower over you? It was a LOT. Parents will literally sick their children on you to beg, I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve been swarmed by children. There were honestly many moments where I almost lost my patience. Because even if you give in, there is a swarm of different children 20 feet after them begging and following you. I hated that aspect of living there. It’s sad.
Why didn’t u lose your patience? Because they were children. Would that have made them back off a little or do you think that would not have mattered? I didn’t realize that I had rbf (resting b*tch face) til a friend told me I looked mad when I walked in, but I was just lost in thought in reality 😅. I wonder if that would deter some of beggars away or if that wouldn’t matter at all
💯 I’m so sorry you had that experience. As an Egyptian I can say that’s definitely true. You just got to travel with or at least be guided by a native / local Egyptian
They start begging for money right from the airport bathrooms. Never travelling to Egypt ever again. The men (I interacted with) were so aggressive with words and physically too. I was so scared. This video is so right. Beware ladies.
@@UnBesoDeCristalI'm _from_ Egypt and I completely agree with the original commenter. Never going back to that hell hole again which is a shame because my home is beautiful. It's just spoiled by evil men.
@@UnBesoDeCristalAre you seriously making excuses for scum of the earth perverted men who have zero respect for boundaries? Maybe self reflect on that. 😐
Totally agree with you. I was there in Dec 2023 and it’s one of the worst places to go. I almost got scammed out of USD600!!! The tipping culture is really bad every single thing the people will ask for a tip and lots more. I summed it up in one sentence ‘’ Egypt is beautiful but the people ruined it’’
Mwn never have any self control or actual morals. For them its just what i want when i want then justify it by might is right or making themselves victims
As a lifelong student of pre-history and history: travel is the most dangerous activity people can do short of drinking stagnate water, childbirth and insulting a local chief. The entire concept of 'solo traveling' defies belief. It indicates a sense of entitlement and disconnect with reality that is truely surreal. No person at any time in history has EVER had valid reason to feel 'safe' while traveling alone. IT IS NOT A THING.
@@TJ-um8ce Where did I say anything about America? Actually, come to think about it... As a non-American watching what's going on in your country, I am horrified to see how much you hate your own women, and how hell bent you are on abusing and killing them. It's a level of cruelty that I never thought I would ever witness from a Western country, especially the one that prides itself on being the heart of democracy and freedom. I would also like to note how entitled many Americans are, you included, that they feel like the world outside the USA somehow doesn't exist, or matter. When you step online and assume that a comment made in English is American, you think the rest of the world is irrelevant. History is about to teach you that you are not exceptional. You are not more valuable. You've always depended on the world, you just didn't want to accept it. And I guarantee you that there is an increasing number of people who are glad to not be from the US. It's sad to watch a dream die.
In 1989 I was a 21 year old female from Australia embarking on my first overseas tour starting in Egypt. When I arrived at Cairo airport alone a taxi driver and I agreed on a price to take me to my hotel where I was meeting my tour group the following day. When we were on our way, he told me that my hotel had burnt down and he would take me to his friends hotel instead. I got really scared as I didn’t know where I would end up or even kidnapped so I asked him to take me back to the airport but he wouldn’t . I started crying and he still wouldn’t stop. I then threatened to throw myself out of the taxi and opened my passenger door. He then said that he would take me to my hotel. He took triple the money that we agreed upon but I just wanted to get out. When I walked into the foyer of my hotel he followed me in telling staff that I never paid him. Thankfully they believed me and threw him out. I was shaken and upset and stayed in my room until I met my tour group the following day.
This happened to me and my family in Mexico too. Non-stop scammers and shady people. The hotel staff though were wonderfully nice and made amazing food, but gods....walking the streets was scary and annoying. They also made racist comments about my Father as well which was the cherry on top. I definitaly dont want to visit Egypt now......
That’s really sad! I so wanted to see the new Egyptian museum as part of a bucket list, but can understand why my wife thinks she would feel uncomfortable!
Im a kurdish girl from iraq and i feel you it was just like that when i visited too ! The guide kept telling us not to talk to anybody and don’t take anything from them. And the way they stare is so uncomfortable
Egyptian here. I will say what I say to my online foreign friends. DO NOT COME TO EGYPT. the situation here is very dire right now. over 40% of the population is below the poverty line and crime rate is much higher while the government is being a pain in the ass. Citizens are even more helpful when dealing with crimes than the police. So please if you are a tourist dont come to Egypt.
When I was little growing up I wanted to go still do but I saw some kind of civil war and I thought to myself I can never go there. Wish I had money for a couple of bodyguards from there if I did go
@@zaze8376 you would still need a local with you to tell you what's a scam and what isn't. But still I suggest not visiting in the meantime.. people are boiling up and there are talk of protests happening sometime soon. Riots already started happening in different places so it may get more serious and turn into protests country wise similar to 25th January 2011.
Sunny Side from Best ever review show said it was the worst place to film. It was a great eye opener because he was being harassed too as a male. So videos like these from both sides with pure honesty is crucial for the safety and precautions for future travelers.
@@findusfillurenpeople travel India alone all the time. It is a safe country as long as you do your research and respect the culture. I have been to Detroit and it feels more unsafe than India.
This is so true. I can't imagine going by myself. It's not just the men's behavior, the women are on top of you blocking you to sell you something or begging. It's very hard to enjoy your trip.
@@MazenYassin-ed5gt What do you mean don't come? I was telling you about my experience. Your country is beautiful but I won't go back without heavy security.
Simply put, I will repeat it again, do not come to Egypt. The money you spend in Egypt will strengthen an oppressive military regime that is destroying Egypt and Egyptians throughout 70 years of continuous oppression that has left Egyptians psychologically, socially and economically disfigured.
But guys - do your research before traveIIing. Do NOT go to Egypt, Tunisia, Marocco, South Turkiye, some parts of PhiIIipines, India and Indonesia for very same reason - extremeIy high scumming and attacks on tourists and being there becomes restIess and unbearabIe. Tourist is a money/assets attack target. DO YOUR HOMEWORK THOROUGHLY BEFORE YOU START BOOKING ANYTHING.
Ive just returned from egypt as a solo female traveller. I do not recommend going alone. Its very male orientated. I hardly saw women inside or outside the hotel; i found this strange. They always rip you off financially, they stare constantly (especially as a black lady). I always felt uneasy and overly aware of my surroundings even when i was in a group. All in all, Not a relaxing holiday.
Trust me being black has nothing to do with it. Being female has everything to do with it. My blonde white mother in western clothing and no veil got a lot of stares 40 years ago. Even with me her 19 year old son standing next to her and my father and my 15 year old brother. It's like their minds are totally blown if you're not covered in cloth from head to toe. Nobody tells mom what to do.
Arab, Indian, middle eastern country’s are like this. Hate too say it as much as I have love for all people. Women shouldn’t go alone too India, or Egypt. Always bring SOMEONE (a male) as In those societies the males typically have the upper hand, vs western society where the woman is held higher.
My uncle was killed in a horrible military attack in Egypt. He was a tourist from Mexico, the van he was in went thru several security points and somehow, the Egyptian military mistook them for ISIS. Needless to say my family or myself will NEVER visit this place.
I went to Egypt with my boyfriend and the harassment was horrible. People were trying to take pictures of me all the time. Even when having diner. The stares. And even getting touched inappropriately when someone wanted to take a selfie with me. My boyfriend tried to protect me but they didn’t care at all.
My mother and aunt had a similar experience but in Turkey in the 70s,people (both men and women)kept staring at and touching them(I'm swedish and my mom is blonde and blue eyed) she still talks about how uncomfortable they were and how she would never go back there. And yeah my mom and my aunt were both underage at the time so...
@@og8263 No, she discovered men women go through this crap all over the world. It’s men that are the issue and you guys need to solve it. It’s not just with one race it’s literally most of the men in this world.
@@90charmedndangeroussorry for your mom and aunt's experience. However Turkey changed a lot since 70s, hope they can experience it better if they come again
Massive respect for all the Egyptian people in the comments saying it isnt safe there. I am so sorry this is happening in your beautiful country, and its no longer a safe place to visit. The fact that you put the safety of visitors above the reputation says alot about the decency of many Egyptians. Its a shame that some are spoiling things for the rest. Sending love to you all. ❤❤❤
I hear you. Our time there some years ago was exactly the same, we were scammed or attempted to be scammed constantly, especially at Giza. You get to the point where you just don’t trust anybody who approaches you in Egypt. Everybody has a brother who owns perfume or carpet shop.
This is to be expected. Anytime you a person with money, enter a country that has a tourism sector that is barely scraping by you’ll experience an aggressive sales pitch. They’re just trying to survive. Be polite, be smart and learn to deal with it. I found Egyptians to be hospitable and lovely and treasured my time there. It’s magical, but not Disneyland.
it can break up a bad relationship , because a girl will realize her boyfriend is completely indifferent about sexism. He didn't even have enough emotional connection to understand why I was upset 😭😭
I think it's so gross that men refuse to see problem behaviors around sexism and misogyny. IMHO, when it comes to any form of discrimination, if you're Complacent you're Complicit. I've seen some awful behaviors online especially, but people who take "no" as a challenge are not worthy of anyone's attention. I wish there was no "macho" in men so that there wasn't this expectation to follow along with someone who goes too far
Probably because the people in Egypt wouldn't think twice of fucking him up and the authorities won't do shit. Pick your battles, especially in a place that isn't the west.
I’m sorry you had to go through that. It’s a good thing you’re no longer with him but you must of felt so alone in a foreign country and your partner being indifferent to the disgusting harassment of men 💔.
I visited last year with a small group of 4. Our guides were pretty good in helping us to negotiate the gauntlets of aggressive vendors etc. We still got stuck every now and then. The guides do take you to selected businesses hoping you buy stuff, so i assume they get a kick back. Even on a prepaid tour that's supposed to include tips the people guiding you constantly change. Then you feel obligated to tip everyone. There wasn't any female harassment probably because we were senior lafies. In spite of all of that, I would love to go back to discover more of that fascinating country.
I went in March of 2017 with a group & it was bad. I can only imagine how rough it is on tourists now. Even the little kids will beg or distract you while you’re at certain restaurants.
as a person that travelled to eygpt and went with a tour guide, the best tip he told us was to say “la shukran” (lah shok-rahn) meaning “no thank you” because they will assume you are “not a foreigner” and will immediately stop pestering you to buy stuff or stop offering to do things for u in exchange of money. even if u say “no” they won’t stop. hope this helps :) i do recommend being in a tour group with many ppl and have a tour guide, do not travel there by urself or travel with others without a tour guide
Makes me think, what if we dressed in female Muslim clothing, cover ourselves so much it hides our westerner-ness and yeah master some of the local lingo to throw them off. I would feel so harassed I would lose my cool! Cursed them all 😁 I have no patience for harassment...
They can definitely still tell if you're a foreigner, especially an English speaking one. I've never met a English speaker who can pronounce shukran properly unless they studied Arabic pronunciation. If the method works, it's probably because they assume you know enough arabic to not fall for the scam, not because they think you're a native.
Yet I felt totally comfortable. I went years ago, after Mubarak was overthrown…..tourism was WAY down. I wanted to wander by myself thru the temple….away from my group. Two lovely locals approached me. Totally polite, they simply pointed out interesting sites. It was a pleasure. Yes, I’m female and travel alone. Locals were polite at every moment. Begging? Try India….THAT is upsetting. Keep traveling!
آخر بلد ممكن أفكر أزورها تاني. زرتها أيام حسني مبارك وكنت بنت مع أهلي، وتعرضت للمس والتحرش في كتير أماكن زي خان الخليلي والحسين غير النصب والبقشيش والخدمات تعيسة جدا. مؤسف أن أول حضارة في العالم، تكون بهذا المستوى.
I had the same experience over 10 years ago. Constant harassment, either from merchants selling something or marriage proposals. I was stalked on more than one occasion too, and even though my male friend was there, they kept trying to isolate me (even he was fed up of being heckled at for being there with 2 female friends and he didn't get nearly as much harassment as we did!). Someone at a government building photocopied my passport and kept my information to stalk me with explicit messages months after i left the country. I ended up changing my number. Such a shame, i really enjoyed waking up to morning prayers on speaakers, and the country itself was beautiful, but any positives was sadly overshadowed by my negative experiences.
I am Egyptian and this is totally true. For some reason the government allows this shit. Our government pretends to care about tourism but here we are.
Egyptian women here! And ya definitely all of this is so true. I dont look that Egyptian so many sellers and hustlers think they can scam me. It never works because i understand and speak Arabic but it still sucks that stuff like this happens. And the one about the staring men is so true it hurts. I would get sexually harassed as early as 9 years old and some of my friends earlier. It sucks really because i love this country i just hate to see how the people ruin a beautiful landscape
100% accurate ! Personal experience : at the feet of the Gizea pyramids, my hat flew off because of the wind. A young egyptian picked it up and I ran to him to get it back. As I was smiling and thanking him and extending my hand, he put the hat above his head and extended the other hand with a gesture to make me understand he wanted money in exchange for my hat. The whole trip was like that. We are not human beings to them, especially western women. We made the mistake, my mother and I, to go to a market on our own, and it was almost frightening. Despite the fact that they understood us, and that we were telling them that we wanted to look at their merchandise peacefully, they were harassing us. We almost had to run out of there and were relieved to see my father at the end of the street. Fortunately we had a wonderful guide and we were passionate about the ancient culture and history. But we sadly had to avoid people as much as possible.
In some areas like in the pyramids, yes there are a lot of scammers, beggars, and weirdos and more. But in the local areas, its where you actually meet the true good people of egypt. Like maybe downtown Cairo or some other local areas. Either way, those scammers are making us kind egyptians look weird and mean.
Fuck the honesty is so refreshing, I don't care if someone thinks this is disrespectful it's so important to know the truth especially for women traveling!!
Sonny from Best Ever Food Review Show had a series on Egypt, and it was super eye opening. Place seems shady as hell for travelers.
@@Britt590oh I’ll definitely check out. Ty!
If you've never read about Lara Logan's 2011 SA in Cario, I urge you to read the accounts from firsthand witnesses before you travel there. The details are seared into my mind forever.
@@ohreally1997 :( that sounds tragic. I’ll definitely take a look at that as well. Ty
Nobody said it is offensive? It does get absolutely braindead when western women start making racist accusations like the behavior isn't absolutely influenced by many factors other than ethnicity
Egyptian woman here, and yeah, this is totally true. Egypt is a country that has ruined tourism through continuous corruption and lack of regulation. Obviously with the sheer amount of poverty begging is rife .Its heartbreaking for a country with so much to see. The treatment in airports and customer service compared to travelling to the uk or greece for example is drastic, and security is everywhere. Honestly, save yourselves the trouble y'all. You need to understand the damaged tourism culture from experience, you're here for a relaxing holiday , not a nightmare
Yeah and the constant not trying to stop all of the people at the pyramids or other landmarks makes it all amplified. If the police would attempt to stop then it might help. But ive been a couple times and honestly Egyptian police seem more concerned with trying to get money from foreigners for made up crimes than stopping the scamming.
i wish it were easier because i would love to travel the world but feel so anxious to do so. i know things to avoid and everything but i still feel like i’d be walking on eggshells the whole time… the pyramids are so gorgeous and it’s been a dream of mine to see them since i was very little. recently crossed the louvre and versailles off my bucket list! do you have anything to share of your culture or some favorite things from around egypt? i’d love to learn more :))
I mean i grew up in europe so i only ever spent summer vacations in egypt, but there were always amazing cultural experiences, which weren't really ruined as much as the experiences of tourists bc of language barriers or lack of understanding of scam culture. There are so many sights to see other than the great pyramids. Down south in luxor there are leviathan temples and tombs . There are markets that spread twenty streets across. The Mediterranean coast has gorgeous teal waters and pearl white sand and the red sea has sand as bright as gold. Street food is heavenly,the people who aren't poor and desperate for money / hustlers are typically very sweet and there's so much to see in terms of music and dance. But like i said, it's still a country under autocracy and its been beaten up pretty damn hard. It definitely doesn't compare to the travel experience of going to paris. You gotta decide whether or not you're up for sum indiana jones stuff, lol
I was there back in 2001 and nothing has changed.
I was there on an excursion from a cruise line and the "cruise line approved" places that they took us totally scammed us.
I bought some amber that turned out to be modern resin, etc. Totally got scammed.
Then while were on the ship overnight, the locals lit a garbage fire where the smoke hit us directly. I felt like I was being suffocated.
It seems they hate westerners but they like our money.
@@emptyfridge7364 Hey you peaked my interest about the leviathan temples? What are those? I couldn't find anything with google, thanks.
As an Egyptian women myself, she couldn’t have said things better! They will follow you and try to sell things to you, it’s honestly pretty scary!
That's truly terrible! And extremely infuriating!
I live in a place that even if you walked alone in a short skirt, drunk trough town or anywhere at 2.a.m or at any time, you would still make it home safely, Without being harrassed or worse.. no need to have a male to escort you around..
It's easy to take it for granted, so when you go abroad, it's always a huge culture shock to suddenly feel extremely exposed all the time, even when you aren't..
Crime rate is low, things like a stranger attacking you is so rare. If it happens, it's mostly tourists & happening at a cruise ship passing our waters so the statistic falls onto us. So it's even safer here than what statistics shows..
Here, you can leave your baby sleeping in the pram outside alone, when you go into a store.. same with your dogs & no one will bother them.. so it's always a huge project to prepare for something else.
Bcs it's things like I never would think about, like i would never think about the risk of someone stealing your dog if you leave it outside. Bcs that just don't happen here..
I know I'm an extremely naive traveller because of the society I grew up in.. so different..
So if you can go with a group with a designated guide, it's the best option, or i would fall for all the scams. 😅
They guides knows of the dangers you couldn't even imagine & needs to be someone you can trust.
@@ingridakerblom7577 That’s amazing for you!! I might need to visit/live in that place one day 😂
Since I’m a fluent English speaker (born in Canada but in Egypt A LOT) they would expect I don’t know all their scams. They even try to sell the Quran (our holy book) for 10x the price where I lived in Egypt (which is 100% not okay since it’s to make us feel bad about not purchasing it). They went as far as chasing the car I was in when we refused to buy corn from them, luckily we have a driver who’s born in Egypt and lives in Egypt so he was able to make them go away 😂
I am so sorry.
I've heard Saudi is very safe for women.
Really depends on how hard people crack down on crime
@@rdred8693 that’s amazing! I’ll have to go one day!
@@rdred8693 oh yes. No beter place on earth for women than Saudi Arabia 😂
Yeah I don't believe that is so much safer..
The worst most aggressive sexual harassment I have ever experienced! It was terrifying. I would never go to this country it was beyond awful. I feel so terrible for the women.
India was actually worse, Egypt a close second.. I've travelled 36 countries so still not great.
@@ameliavv1019 Please come visit Afghanistan
My aunt almost got sold for 3 camels because her friend (a man) couldn't translate well, and the man was trying to literally shoved the reigns into his hands while talking WAY too fast her friend to get it. This was 20 ish years ago, but I sincerely doubt its gotten much better....
@@aliasilver_636 My other comment was deleted for no reason. Countries obviously can't be mentioned. Good on her friend not letting himself get scammed like that. He could have gotten at least 4 camels!
@@ameliavv1019oh plz...India isn't anything infront of this...I have heard Egypt much more than this...few incidents become more famous when it comes to India but not acknowledged happening by other countries...
Sad to hear this. I am Egyptian and sadly I cannot deny one word of what you said.
Egypt is so beautiful. Very sad the authorities turn a blind eye.
The authorities? What about how the men there act and make women feel?
@@breakingthisdownI think they are blaming the authorities for not policing these men allowing them to be confrontational and scamming people.
I went to Alexandria for a few days and only went out alone once, to get a coffee just outside my hotel. I was completely covered, except for my hair. Even the local girls were less covered. I got touched and harassed twice.
Edit: I'm not trying to say that women who don't dress modestly deserve to be harassed. When you travel to Egypt as a woman, you are ADVISED to dress modestly. I always try to emulate the locals when travelling outside of my own country. When going to Muslim countries, I always have a shawl to cover my hair, so I can visit mosques. I would do the same when I want to visit churches in very Catholic countries.
It's just so sad that in many countries you are not safe as a woman, regardless of whether you adhere to the local customs.
Every country has their good and bad things about it. I would still love to visit Egypt someday. I just know to be prepared
I went to Egypt back in 2022. The one thing that struck me was the fact that EVERY stranger who talks to you wants money from you. At the train station you were literally harrassed by 2-3 people demanding you take their taxi (and then being told you're crazy for wanting to walk 2km).
In Luxor we took a taxi and they dropped us off at a souvenir shop even though we explicitly said that we don't want to buy anything, and he was like "we need to wait for a convoy" even though that was utter BS. When we actually didn't buy anything both the taxi driver and the shopkeeper shot us an angry look, like wtf I'm not forced to buy fucking souvenirs...
I've travelled to 30+ countries on 5 continents, and Egypt easily tops #1 as the rudest locals. I'm sorry but that's my honest answer.
You probably already know this but for anyone reading this who doesn’t: all of the locals work together to scam as much out of you as possible. The taxi driver would have known the souvenir shop owner and they’d have an agreement that if the driver misdirects you to the shop, and you buy something, they share the profit. Sadly, even some tour guides, security staff at airports and restauranteurs are in cahoot with local scammers. If you’re approached by a man in Egypt, just assume he’s not only trying to rinse you of everything you have, but also enable his street market/taxi driving/camel taming friends to do the same.
If you think the same isnt in Greece or Croatia you are mistaken.
@@veritasvanburen_ I had the same thing happen to me in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The driver took me and my friend into town to a specific place. My friend wanted to shop; that's not my thing, so I just waited around while she looked. The shop owner got INTENSELY angry at me for not buying anything. At one point, I thought she was going to hit me. I always carry a lanyard around my neck with keys, and one of the keys is a fake that has a knife in it. I pulled that out, and she backed away from me. Since that point (October 2012), I always travel via excursions from the ship. NEVER on my own.
@@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 This may be slightly off topic, but where did you get the fake key?
Yes I would like to know too!!! @@KateCat420
The staring scared the shit outta me at first. A lot of the men thought I was Caucasian so they would mumble crazy shit. But then I started to stare back and curse them out in Arabic. I would say “be ashamed of yourself behaving this way” . That cut it short right away😂🤣😂🤣
sounds like you gotta be a force to be reckoned with 😂 you gotta be tough out there
I was a tour guide and travelled to Egypt in the 90s. Back then, I was harassed by the locals - for the same reason. Unfortunately, the local guide didn't do much to help. A colleague gave me a piece of advise so prior to my travel date, I bought a few copies of National Enquirer magazines and used that instead of money to pay the porters when we took the Nile River Cruise - these porters were demanding money from me, even though their tips were included in the fee. I ended up giving them those magazines to them. From the look on their faces, they were very happy with what they are seeing in those magazines, so they left me alone. Since then, I told my family and friends to NEVER visit Egypt. Seeing this video today (20yrs later) just reminded me of those days and from what I am seeing, sadly, nothings changed. In fact, it's gotten worst.
Bro i am a girl and i am Egyptian and i really feel u 🥲🥲
How can the authorities turn a blind eye to such crimes specially groping women and children ?! That’s is disgusting.
How do you protect yourself when you go out?!
This makes me sad bc Ive always wanted to go 😢
I am Egyptian too!!
@vivimedina5925 I'm not sure what you expect from a Muslim country. Egypt, Palestine, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Emirates, literally all of them are the same. Only the poverty level differs, but each of these countries are extremely dangerous for women because... you know, Islam.
@@forsakenoverture128Have you personally traveled in those countries that you have mentioned ? Don’t label a religion on something. I’ve travel in 46 countries and I’ve had some bad experiences like this and it was not about religion but about idiot people. Also I’m from France and I can assure you that unfortunately we have so many cases like this and even worse. Same in all Europe. Same in all over the world. I hope your heart and mind opens up a bit by traveling.
Girl thank you for being forreal about it! Alot of travelers on shorts here are men who say how safe they feel everywhere they go & I always wish there were more women posting to see what they've got to say. Things can be extremely different between men & women in other cultures/countries around the world
It is all muslim nations tbh. I have been to egypt, tunisia, algeria, morocco, all the same. Tunisia was the worst
This! In my experience, women who claim how safe they feel or are even condescending to you for being concerned tend to have narcissistic traits (and they like being watched lustfully by men), tend to underestimate danger tremendously OR traveled with local friends the entire time. I used to have this one particular friend, who was VERY narcissistic, and she would put me down for saying I don't want to travel solo as a woman. Never mind she told me she almost got raped at least twice while hitchhiking, she presented it like an adventure and was laughing about it. And she even forgot about one instance a year or two later (did she make it up or was she truly so unphased?). I had a chance to travel with her and she got us to a very dangerous place in 3 am, where we were surrounded by prostitutes, pimps, Johns and drug dealers. She walks in life like she is invincible, jokingly replying to sketchy-looking people... Sleeps with whoever... She truly lives in her own universe. I mean she lives an interesting life and I am jealous sometimes, but the risk ain't worth it to me. I can't not see dangers when they stare right at me.
@@NatureFreak1127 don't be jealous of your friend who is stupid. Women have the right to not be attacked and to feel safe, but that doesn't mean women should put themselves in stupid situations that are likely to end badly for them. It's the same as if I put on my $40,000 watch and then go to the rough part of town and wave my arm over my head. Have I got a right not to be robbed? Sure. Was I stupid to go there and flaunt my wealth when I am surrounded by gangsters, homeless and crack addicts? Absolutely.
@@nickalvarez3635 Yeah, I agree. But the funny part is, many creeps just don't go after her, because she is so bold. They're looking for someone who'll show fear and submissiveness. So I think she gets away with many dangerous situations like this.
I'm not going to any country that treats women like they do. I would love to see these sites. But it's not worth it. I do not trust them.
I went to Marrakesh with a friend of mine and we had the same issues. Men kept screaming at us to get attention, and lots of people take advantage of you. A lady in the market just grabbed my hand, sprayed henna on it and started yelling that I owed her money. A guy offered to show us the place where people prepare the skins that they use for leather, then asked for money and began threatening us when he realized we didn't have any. We visited a tapestry workshop where a lady showed us how to add a piece of thread and then... you guessed it, asked for money. At some point we didn't even want to talk to people anymore cause the smallest interaction (even asking for directions, I'm not joking) ended up like "you're a tourist, you're richer than me, so don't be a dick and give me money". That added to the catcalling and animal abuse (monkeys, snakes, camels, horses, cats, rabbits etc, you name it, they're all exploited and/or in terrible shape) was exhausting and I was actually relieved to leave. I completely understand that people in need see an opportunity in tourists, but the agressiveness was too much.
IKR!! I'm from morocco and when one time i went to Marrakesh (it was in Ramadan) with my family and a cousin from there i saw a guy who sells hats that look like a cowboys hats made of leather and as we all know leather are hard to make so its expensive but that mf made it a 10 times price of it for a tourist and i heard with my damn ears saying that it's 250 DOLLARS while it's 250 DIRHAMS and 1 dollar in 10 dirhams which means it's supposed to be just 25 DOLLARS!!! 25 DOLLARS GUYS!!! so that's why always check how much your money worth and make sure to emberrasse them and be like " i'm a tourist you are serving for me/i'm your boss" and also try to not look like it's your first time visiting or they will play with you like a ball (you are the ball ofc) And make sure to enjoy the visiting guys too :)
Oh and forgot to say that in that same day, when it was Ramadan, i was fasting ofc and it was a sunny day which make you so thirsty and hungry, whatever my lil brother wasn't fasting so my father decided to buy for him a fruit juice to congrat for him bc he fasted half a day while i felt dizzy and see everything blurry and my head hurts so fucking hard and then i started crying, my mom saw me and start asking what is wrong and i didn't answer her bc yk and then one of the guys who were making that fruit juice give me a chair, another one give me a glass of fresh water, and then one another give a fruit, so yep i broke my fast but the only message that i want to send is that even if money is the most important thing for them if something is wrong they would help and that's it!! (I'm so sorry if it's so long it wasn't suppoused to be TwT)
It's almost as if there was a pattern here. Can't quite put my finger on it... Well, it's good that we haven't invited a million of these factors to the west eh? :P
@@justaride7444 shut up
I heard exactly same story from 3 different people about Egypt trip. They are ruining their tourism business.
A friend was there 12 years ago. He said they have the greatest tourist attraction in the entire world, but because of the scammers and others harassing the tourists, it's not worth seeing.
A friend of mine went to Egypt. She said the men treat western women terribly. Never go on your own, it's much too dangerous
you guys really want non western countries to treat you like royalty. Do you not see the racism in your tone?
Stay in your country please
Thanks Obama, Arab spring & the Muslim Brotherhood for this!
@@americaneden3090 Imagine thinking that Muslim men treated women any better before Obama
To be fair, most Western women visit these hyper conservative places dressed like whores and acting like idiots as if they're still in America
@@americaneden3090 lol my family and I visited Egypt in 2011, it was horrible experience and I’m not American or from the EU, how do you justify that hah????????
I went to Egypt in August and this was my experience as well… with an added bonus: someone on the hotel staff stole my passport FROM my safety deposit box on a Nile River cruise. I had to go to numerous police stations in Luxor just for them to treat me like I was trash for being American and a woman. Finally one let me file a report (you have to have this to go to Embassy in Cairo if lost/stolen passport). Well apparently after police, my travel company, and whoever else hassled the staff enough, I got a call later the next day once I was back in Cairo (they let me fly domestic with my drivers license) that my passport was in my safety deposit box this whole time! It was not - they lied. So I had to hire some sketchy person to fly it from Luxor to Cairo and my flight was literally like a couple hours later back to the US. I still can’t look back on the trip as a “good one” because of this experience.
I wonder if they wanted to sell you
@@capsulamentalunfortunately that could definitely be the case. There’s nothing else someone’s passport could be used for
@genevabelgium Compared to the way your country America is bombing n terrorizing other parts of the world, you didn't get through much.
@@deannasmith6350lmao y’all Americans are delusional. They use it to copy papers so they can use fake documents and move people from country to country with illegal documents.
That's scary and what a headache you went through! Nice to hear youre back in the states❤
I appreciate the honesty I’m so tired of travel bloggers only saying positive things about known dangerous countries . It’s not rude, it’s about keeping travelers safe.
I’m American and when I met foreign tourists I warn them about certain things like never leave any personal belongings in a rental car, leave everything at your hotel. but I encourage safe options.
Read the official recommendations before traveling! Not private blogs. OMG
What part of America? Perú, Mexico, Canada, Chile, El Salvador,...?
So sad to see a beautiful place torn apart by corruption and poverty.
My Egyptian friends always warn me it isn't safe for a woman and I should avoid it at all costs. I'll trust the locals on travel safety.
I feel really sorry for them living there. It's such a great country and so rich in culture. But trust men to ruin it. Again.
@@TheNinnyfeeI just don’t get it. here in the US, men have self control. men don’t go up to women constantly to grope them on such a large scale like Egypt. I guess their cultures and religions say it’s okay for men to treat women like sex objects.
@@ihateallyallyes. It's the women's fault if a guy is harassing her. Why is she walking in the streets? She is causing men to lust.
That is their logic unfortunately.
@@ihateallyalllol, trust you to make it about religion, it's just shitty men and greedy governments, I've seen sex trafficking safety tips for US ladies and I sure as hell didn't think it has anything to do with religion..
Anyone that hasn't read the details of Lara Logan's 2011 extremely violent and public SA in Cairo definitely should before traveling to Egypt.
Been there twice. I agree with your assessment. I’m a grown man and also got hassled a lot
I never get hassled why? I say I call the tourism police and they run away
I'm American
I look Russian when my beard grows out
So I've learn in my 10 years of living in Cairo, if I want to talk and be social, I'm American.
If I'm not in the mood, I'm I'm Chechnian (Chechnya)
You're not a grown man then xDD
@@shakerr7933what do you want him to do? Start a fight in a foreign country? To show he’s macho? Gtfoh
@@womenstriving8960 yes
Hijabi here, I didn't feel safe in egypt AT ALL .... EVER. The men HUNT.
HUNT! Yes, that's exactly the word I've used to describe what the men towards it as. You are their prey.
I think this is so sad, what a beautiful country 😢 I've visited Egypt like 6 times from when I was 6 to 15 years old (because my parents loved the old culture, the sights and go snorkeling there). The last time when I was 15 years old, I experienced the "hunt". I was not a women already, more a kid. But my figure started to look like a women and that was enough for the egypt men. I dressed for european standards quite modest. Pants below the knee, no shoulders showing and high raised t-shirt. I was badly sexualy harrased at a quat tour. I had to sit behind a man who was driving the quat and he forced me to put my hands on his hips and he drove off-road... Then he put my hands somewhere else, I skip the bad details. I was so in shock and didn't know what was happening, I felt dirty.
I would love to come back someday because of many amazing childhood memories. But hearing how it even got worse and all kinds of women (no matter how modest they dress) feel unsafe makes me sick to my stomach 😢
Best advice I can give is to not even interact, they’re looking for weakness in people who can’t say no, don’t even acknowledge them as potential conversations
Couldn't agree more. I'm a male and solo travelled to Egypt and yes the history is cool but there people were unbearable. Nice to have an honest traveller on CZcams for once.
like even a light tan would help a ton with experience. people from countries like egypt see white people as moneybags (you kinda are)
@@adamelghalmi9771 Are u for real. Chill out with ur discrimination bro 🙄
You sound white
@@daddytm7786 he's just stating what is likely facts.
@@adamelghalmi9771 it doesnt. Im brown af and I got arrased by these people too
Accurate. I worked in Egypt for a time as a solo woman. I have some horror stories from my time there and I'll never go back. I'm lucky I made it out of there alive after I was almost kidnapped. Not a place I'd recommend women to travel to or around alone. Glad you're okay.
You were almost kidnapped?!?! Oh do please spill the tea 🍵
@@lewis123417 Went to the supermarket to buy some groceries. Paid for them and bagged them up. Local guy grabbed my bags and "offered to help me carry them" then darted out of the shop. Saw he went into a perfume shop so went to get my bags back (not smart I know). Went into The perfume shop and man locked the door behind me. Another guy then started waving something in my face, some kind of fumes or chemical which instantly made me lightheaded and tunneled my vision to the point I was almost passing out. I could feel myself going. I pushed him away and grabbed bags back. Unlocked the door and ran for my life. I don't know what their intentions were but kidnapping seems the most tolerable explanation. Don't want to think about their intentions tbh just glad to be alive. In short, always have your wits about you. I was naive and stupid to follow him for like £30 worth of food. I left shortly after that. Around the time I was there there was a shooting on one of the beaches we used frequently for dive training (dive instructor) that was the last straw for me.
I'll never go back. It's a shame, such a beautiful country with incredible natural beauty and spectacular diving but it's not worth the risk. The bad people make it unsafe for everyone. Destroying their own tourism with this behaviour.
@lewis123417 Not only Egypt, there's China, Russia, Brazil, and other countries where they will buy as young as thirteen or fourteen year old girls or boys for profit = human & s*x trafficking. It's insane! First they are kind to you and invite you to "never seen secret places around town", a week later you are taken. My organization has dealt with PTSD s*x trafficked survivors and their survival stories are beyond heartbreaking 💔 I'd you do plan to travel do so with a group.
@@hameley12 this kind of stuff does not happen in brazil. We have respect for our tourists and love having them come back every time, giving them the best experience they'll ever have in their lives.
@@hameley12Yeah I work with tourists in Bahia - Brazil for 2 years and never saw something like that
It's really tragic how much this culture fell...
Economic decline and military rule is a hell of a thing.
Nothing to do with Islam because I've been to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia. Singapore...
They're some of the safest places on the planet.
Except your gay
@@Blockhead7905
Your sexual orientation should be no one's business. Keep it in the bedroom like everyone else.
All thanks to people who ruined in the first place....by stealing and destroying while claiming whats not theirs and putting it in its own museum and like what suddenly the Pharos shifted there for business and insurance
So yeah thank them for the downfall of this culture .....
@@JustsaeSaeee Yeah, also the romans invading a long time ago.
I went to Egypt with my boyfriend who was clueless about women’s right. My tour guide was better but I was constantly being touched even with my head wrap. Men would remove it to see my hair color, I’m blond and blue eyed. I love Egypt but wouldn’t go again without a good tour guide. I also recommend dressing modestly. No bare shoulders or decelerate showing. That is all considered seductive and will increase the harassment
I am Egyptian and the time I visited the pyramids with my German friend was one of my worst experiences. People were forcing their offers and someone kept following us to get us to ride a camel with us saying NO like for 10 mins and he told us the wrong way because we didn't go with him luckily I asked a police officer for the way and he guided us. It was the worst I went out of it crying. If someone talks to you for 10 seconds about a pyramid fact they demand money and keep following you showing how pissed they are when you don't give them smth.
The rest of Egypt is much better for sure and if you have an Egyptian friend they will save you the effort but sadly many have ruined the good great side of Egypt.
I would go with some headphones and a plan to leave quick
Why is this allowed....this is harassment
And if the tourist stop coming these people make no money.
I work with some Egyptians and you can tell it's a cultural thing about not being so not rude. More likely too many people have not been taught correctly and so they think this incorrect way is the way to do things and then they get hard-headed not wanting to change
Somrr et one I know went on their honeymoon. They got trapped in a rug shop and they weren’t allowed to leave without buying one. They’re Scottish. What were they supposed to do with a rug?
@@NecessaryDramaAddictionNDAFly on it to the Scottish Highlands of course.
I am an Egyptian living in Cairo, and this just breaks my heart. I am very sorry this is what tourists, especially females, have to go through
Teach your future sons to be better people. That's the only way
I don't think this is tourist specific, especially female safety
Was on a nile cruise once. We always dressed very modestly covering top to toe. Men always looking creepy at us. Going on shore once one man just hit my behind. Never going there again , i don‘t recommend Egypt !
Also guys, travelled the world, but Egypt was the worst place by far. Everyone wants to scam you, even the police.
Your country is full of opportunistic individuals.
sadly corruption has destroyed this beautiful country
Backhanders are normal and expected 😢💵🫢
Its been thousands of Yars since Ancient Egypt
My husband and me were planning to go to Egypt next year but after seeing all this videos and looking for more information I feel it’s better to go to another place where we can really enjoy instead of focus not being scammed all the time.
Consider Iran.
Yes I am serious.
Lovely country and people
Ive been to 30 countries and i can tell you, you will seriously regret going to Egypt
There is a Reddit thread about countries you'll never go back to and it's 95% Egypt.
What's the thread name?
I’ve just come back from Egypt and my reasons for not going back are very different from the views this lady makes. It’s just a shit country
I was guessing that was the % amount of not wanting to go back by the comments here alone, thankyou for your comment🙂
And the other 5% is paris?
@Liliththelizard And if they ever did want to go back they could just pee in a corner and smell it while playing the Ratatouille soundtrack
I lived in Egypt for several years. I tell friends and colleagues tips that you mentioned. I also tell them to haggle everything, be boldly loud, understand lines don't exist, do not travel alone anywhere as a female, do not take someone up on offers AT ALL! In addition, learn basic Arabic (Egyptian) words, carry your bag in front of your body, don't trust taxis or tour guides and more! Also, don't travel at night alone as a female! Above all speak less English and carry your passport in secret pockets inside your clothes! Deeply understand cultures are different in countries like Egypt and very male oriented. They also have skin color issues or misunderstandings, so expect prejudice or racism if you are of darker skin color.
Egyptian Arabic is a bit different like all Arabic dialects.
So, basically, do not go there at all.
Cool so go , check on the airport, go home. 🎉
Going to Egypt is an experience. You have to take the bad with the good in any country. Learn the political structure for your main safety, be fully aware, learn exact monetary amounts, learn some of the language, and basic geography in any country. Those have been my saving graces in different countries. As a female in any Arab countries be aware that you will be treated different--not always terrible, but different. Like I said, I lived there for years. I would visit but never live there again.
Well, thats another place to not go while black on my list.
My mom had a tour guide from Israel. He made it clear to not wear jewelry or any accessory including glasses. Several people ignored his warnings and locals would literally snatch the accessories off of them and demand money for the items back. My mom stacked the furniture against the door in her hotel bc of how unsafe she felt.
I went to Egypt by myself as a teen and yeah, every single person you met tried to scam you.
Now I've always been a big burly guy (I was born with a full beard and wearing a lumberjack shirt) so I could just aggressively decline everything.
I would not go there solo as a woman, that's for sure.
I’m Egyptian and I just came back from a “tourist” visit of Egypt. And I 1000% agree with you! Everyone even the tour company is trying to scam you! Be very careful!
The Egyptian govt. has a lot to answer for here. Why are so many of their citizens having to beg and harass people?
Do you recommend a certain tour company that is good to use?
Danke für deine Ehrlichkeit.
@@Traveling.w-Tiyah yes Memphis Tours
That’s crazy they even tried scamming you
I understand not everywhere in the world is safe, what I do appreciate is an honest heads up. These are things I can prepare for. Thank you!
And it’s part of the reason why I loved Iceland and Denmark - would feel totally safe traveling to both places solo (not that the ere aren’t other places - just the past couple we have been too)
Bs happens a lot in these countries
I remember that foodie dude Sonny from More Best Ever Food Review Show said Egypt was a nightmare for getting cameras in the the country, shooting without constant harassment, efficiency when working with fixers, corrupt/dodgy police and public officials.
Worst place to shoot a legitimate food documentary with production behind you. I can't imagine the nightmare as a solo backpacker. I stick to Mid and South East Asia!
Same happened to us in Tunisia , so frustrating, because overall the place was stunning
Your honesty is refreshing. A lot of vloggers/influencers lie about where they traveled to, trying to make it seem like everywhere is glamorous.
Thing is, Egypt is constantly on one of the top places that are dangerous for female travelers. Idk why people are still going lol
+ not blqck
Do not skimp get a registered travel group or a tour guide recommendation from a quality hotel or travel book. Safety is #1 no happy memories if you are hurt.
To be honest with you, most people have a fantastic time and having an amazing experience I’m absolutely love going to Egypt it’s such an amazing place to go
@@vickyfisher-bz4jjGood for you. In my opinion it sucks. I don't recommend people to go there. Better to go somewhere else. Skip Egypt, everyone!
When I was a 13 years old, a random man grabbed me, put me on a camel and walked the camel away. I was with a school tour and was separated from my group. Only when I screamed for help, one of my teachers quickly demanded that I get put back down. The man who owned the camel, then demanded payment before he helped me down. My impression of Egypt was ruined then. I felt VERY unsafe there.
That's terrifying thinking about what could have happened to you
This happened to my friend when she was 13 travelling with her parents and her 9 year old sister
That is scary. May God bless you!
Lol, what school is that? Seems stupid to being students on a country that is clearly NOT safe to travel to
That's basically holding a child ransom. What an awful thing to do! I'm sorry you went through that.
I am solo female traveler, I visited Egypt a couple of months back. Scam at the pyramids is real. But also Egypt is amazing, one of the best countries I have visited for the historical places. Some people are really nice, some are absolutely disgusting. Like some the workers at the ticket counter will ask for money/tips. Some workers will give you free things. But 70% are crazy about money. They are like 'I want money' zombies...
Thank you for posting this. This was exactly my experience in Egypt as well but my husband, who was with me the entire time had a very different experience/perspective. It’s affirming to know that i am not the only one who felt this way.
Yep. Egypt was miserable to travel in as a woman. And I’ve been all over the world as a solo traveler. The men were incessantly catcalling, eves teasing and shouting for my attention constantly. The government should really do a campaign to communicate how invasive all of these behaviors are and that it actually deters tourists from returning. I’ll avoid Egypt forever if I can manage it.
It's called culture shock. That is what a real patriarchal society is like. They won't change as their books tell them this is how to behave.
I went with my girlfriend and the stress of having to watch out for her every where sucked....Egypt is the worst country to visit endless backshesh backshesh
I don't think that would make a bit of difference, it's their culture. They have zero respect for women.
I disagree. I had a great time as solo female
@@ddevil4980
That's why I left early. Some men go too far. I had men touching me at a market. It was horrifying.
Visiting Egypt 15 years ago remains one of the worst experiences of my life. I felt like I had ptsd when I got back. Even tho I wore extremely conservative clothes, and covered my hair, and was traveling with my parents, I got almost constantly followed, harassed, groped. Every single tourist attraction was filled with scammers and perverts. Even the tour guide that we had hired tried to break into my room in the middle of the night, and repeatedly tried to convince me to be his 2nd wife. I would never recommend any young woman travels there. And I repeat, I WAS WITH MY PARENTS! It was truly an awful experience.
Fifteen years ago and it sounds like nothing has changed?!
@@habibaayman5255it does happen, but not like in Egypt. The constant harassment is just wild.
I do not recommend going there if anyone has plans to
@@habibaayman5255You wont see this happen in east asia or north america or western europe. Its not "all over the world" its the mostly muslim countries lmao
@Yuri-tq4oc it does happen but it's rare.
@@yurif4n I’m sorry to tell you but it’s happening in every country
Thanks for the refreshing honesty lmao. Egypt was awful. Im a 6'8 male and was constantly harrassed by locals. They even got aggressive with me when I refused their 'gifts'
100% accurate!!! I was taken away from my tour group at the pyramids after I got onto a camel to have my picture taken in front of them. Camels are very tall when standing. The guy took me so far away from my group, that I couldn’t see them anymore. He demanded all of my money. I ended up giving him around $100 and jumped off the camel and ran. Told the police onsite and they asked me to identify him. I later found out this is common and the police are usually in on it.
As an Egyptian , you're 100% right , we as citizens don't feel safe here either, alot of things has changed,our country is no longer the same 😢
Do you think it'll ever change?
We are living in the last days, this is predicted in the end times
@@stephenthedude4383 no I don't, as long as the people stay cowards and fearful , nothing will change.
Do what every failed nation does….blame the “west”😂 for everything.
@@billpugh58 I didn't even bring the west word in any of my replies or comments, I don't get why did you thought that I even care about your west or anything.
100% agree. Ive been to 30 countries and Egypt is one I would NEVER return to. Ill never forget the hoards of sellers climbing over a hill when we got to the Valley of the Kings
Ugh! Like Mexico or the DR.
The only island I've been to & multiple times as it was our favorite, is St. Lucia in the West Indies. This annoying & unsafe crap didn't happen there & their crime rate for tourists is very low. I was told by one of the people who live there that all the citizens pool money to pay for the drugs or alcohol for the people in their villages that have a problem w/substances.
Their tourism trade is the main industry there. So to prevent the people w/substance problems from robbing the tourists & putting that in jeopardy like Egypt here their village gives pays for their habit(s).
It seems to be working that's for sure. We never felt unsafe there even walking around at night that's why we'd go once or twice a year thru my sons childhood & teen years. If I got to a place & it was like what most people are describing here, I'd leave early honestly.
Who needs that stress?
You'd have to have another holiday to recuperate from this one!😊
Im sorry on the behalf of my people :(
@@Dcdvdx What a stupid fucking comment. Just because people (especially women) don't want to be harassed and scammed 24/7 when they're trying to enjoy their holiday doesn't mean they're bad travellers
@@grnpeepers2683porque mencionas a RD, why?
@@Dcdvdxyou have to be a man... 😂 😂😒
"hustling culture" is way too polite
Some people suck man. What a trip of a lifetime and the fact that you had to be made uncomfortable and unsafe like this is really sad. I’m sorry
I have no desire to go back to Egypt.
Everything she said is accurate.
Same
It’s a dump. I’d never ever ever go back. Women also stare and laugh. Those camels over there are cute but they are not free to touch!
@@indyjoy5780they don't like us. The whole middle east is the same
@@indyjoy5780you should go to wadi rum or petra in the fall or spring to touch them! in petra you can even ride them around to get to places iirc
Same
I traveled to Egypt as a solo female traveler in the 90s and I can confirm everything she said is true. I was followed and hassled by men the entire 10 days I was there and I could not wait to get out….and I am a veteran traveler.
Even in places ike Turkey my friend and her daughter went there this year she said never ever again. Unfortunately they attracted extra attention cos they are both blonde and the daughter especially has the whole big boobs, fake lips, tons of makeup etc etc REALLY obvious. She dresses in the day like she's going to a nightclub and of course, it attracts the wrong attention worse in these areas.
@@sapphire22011 I was very conservatively dressed when I went to Egypt and as I am a USA woman, they still see you as a WHORE!
In the 90’s lol
@@sapphire22011she shouldn't dress like that really if she wants to be safe
@@merusotajio2222 I agree 100% but that's the young women nowadays. They think cos its accepted here that it will be out there but Turkey is Islamic country, like it or not and you need to respect their culture while out there at least while out of the resort and in towns etc. But like most young people today there's no telling her.
Sad to see this. I was in Egypt in 2009. It was actually pretty nice.
Someone the scammers in Egypt are like website pop up ads .. 😂😂
I just came back from Egypt and it was scary. Even saying no to them they still get in your face. It's a beautiful place with a lot of history.
Other places have history too but less men of a grape culture.
The culture doesn't teach men to be like that. It's quite the opposite. But unfortunately, some don't follow it. How embarrassing 😢 @CordeliaWagner1999
@@salmasayed5274 so why do they stare?
@@Receptorcon11I've experiencing this in a lot of foreign countries that are more third world country like. It's cause you look different from them. It's like looking at a train wreck. Can't help but lingering look more than normal.
@Receptorcon11 2 reasons I can think of:
1. They're a bit surprised since a tourist is passing by who dresses or looks a bit different.
2. Disrespect (since the culture and main religion says that men have to lower their gaze)
I went to Egypt with a group of women and NEVER again will I go…even with a man. The hustlers were relentless and my group was excited to get on the plane and leave. Thank goodness no one’s passports or anything were stolen because we slept with them on our person and someone in our party ALWAYS watched over our stuff.
Why tobtravel to be in such situation
Don’t visit poverty stricken countries for fun and not give back not that hard to understand
@Vic-hy4tb I think its a no brained that she didn't know or probably didn't know enough.
No need for such an obvious question.
We were happy to get back on the plane and leave Egypt due to the horrendous harassment we experienced. Several people waiting to board our plane said exactly the same 😢🇪🇬✈️
Thank you for your honesty. Its been a dream of mine to visit Egypt since I was a kid so this is sad to hear but very important. I'll make sure not to go alone when I finally get the chance to visit
All too true. But I still loved Egypt, and most of the beautiful people. I remember my wife being 'detained' in a shop because she wanted postage stamps and the man in the shop wouldn't let her buy only a handful, but insisted she had to buy a hundred and wouldn't let her leave. Until I walked in, then it all went fine. Just scamming bullshit, and particularly toward women.
As an American who lived in Egypt for just shy of year a few years back. She’s 100% accurate. Every few feet someone’s begging. It never ends. Luckily as a 5’8 woman, I didn’t feel as vulnerable as my 4’11 friend. She was almost to the point of an anxiety attack. Imagine everyone screaming at you for money and they tower over you? It was a LOT. Parents will literally sick their children on you to beg, I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve been swarmed by children. There were honestly many moments where I almost lost my patience. Because even if you give in, there is a swarm of different children 20 feet after them begging and following you. I hated that aspect of living there. It’s sad.
Why didn’t u lose your patience? Because they were children. Would that have made them back off a little or do you think that would not have mattered? I didn’t realize that I had rbf (resting b*tch face) til a friend told me I looked mad when I walked in, but I was just lost in thought in reality 😅. I wonder if that would deter some of beggars away or if that wouldn’t matter at all
It's excuse to get close
Sounds like I'd quickly be known as that "big tiddy woman who smiles while punching"
Wear a T-shirt with: "Don't beg."
💯 I’m so sorry you had that experience. As an Egyptian I can say that’s definitely true. You just got to travel with or at least be guided by a native / local Egyptian
They start begging for money right from the airport bathrooms. Never travelling to Egypt ever again. The men (I interacted with) were so aggressive with words and physically too. I was so scared. This video is so right. Beware ladies.
maybe don't visit empoverished nations when your own countries interventions play a big role in keeping the country like that
@@UnBesoDeCristal☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼
@@UnBesoDeCristalYou have no idea where they are from though. I am Indian and I don't think I want to visit Egypt either, which is kinda ironic lol.
@@UnBesoDeCristalI'm _from_ Egypt and I completely agree with the original commenter. Never going back to that hell hole again which is a shame because my home is beautiful. It's just spoiled by evil men.
@@UnBesoDeCristalAre you seriously making excuses for scum of the earth perverted men who have zero respect for boundaries? Maybe self reflect on that. 😐
i usually look mad n pissed at such places and they never even come close lmao
You probably just Lookin poor
She is sooo right! I went there November 2023, and what she says was spot on!
Totally agree with you. I was there in Dec 2023 and it’s one of the worst places to go. I almost got scammed out of USD600!!! The tipping culture is really bad every single thing the people will ask for a tip and lots more. I summed it up in one sentence ‘’ Egypt is beautiful but the people ruined it’’
Just don't visit these countries if you're a woman
That’s how my husband and I felt when we went to Venice Italy
Everyone there is living in poverty, what do you ecpect?
@@rosalynrobertson4363 That's no excuse! My country isn't particularly rich and that behavior isn't common (the tipping/money part at least hah 😔)
@@rosalynrobertson4363The correct word is expect not ecpect. Go and learn how to write properly before you lecture people.
Egypt’s so scary for women. I was groped and harassed here as an 11 year old girl. The men are relentless.
How bad! Hope you are ok now
That is so scary…
Mwn never have any self control or actual morals. For them its just what i want when i want then justify it by might is right or making themselves victims
How gross and how shameful for the ppl of Egypt
Literally, everywhere is scary for women. Women go through this all over the world. It’s sad.
As a lifelong student of pre-history and history: travel is the most dangerous activity people can do short of drinking stagnate water, childbirth and insulting a local chief.
The entire concept of 'solo traveling' defies belief. It indicates a sense of entitlement and disconnect with reality that is truely surreal. No person at any time in history has EVER had valid reason to feel 'safe' while traveling alone. IT IS NOT A THING.
Thanks for describing things exactly as you found them.
It's heartbreaking how much of this world is so unsafe for women.
It’s because of Islam. They teach the men to rape women
@@TJ-um8ce Where did I say anything about America?
Actually, come to think about it...
As a non-American watching what's going on in your country, I am horrified to see how much you hate your own women, and how hell bent you are on abusing and killing them. It's a level of cruelty that I never thought I would ever witness from a Western country, especially the one that prides itself on being the heart of democracy and freedom.
I would also like to note how entitled many Americans are, you included, that they feel like the world outside the USA somehow doesn't exist, or matter. When you step online and assume that a comment made in English is American, you think the rest of the world is irrelevant. History is about to teach you that you are not exceptional. You are not more valuable. You've always depended on the world, you just didn't want to accept it. And I guarantee you that there is an increasing number of people who are glad to not be from the US. It's sad to watch a dream die.
What?? @@TJ-um8ce
And its heartbreaking that the men in western countries are like "you dont need feminism, youre already equal!"
@@sewwes8129they just say that to try and shut us up. It’s infuriating
In 1989 I was a 21 year old female from Australia embarking on my first overseas tour starting in Egypt.
When I arrived at Cairo airport alone a taxi driver and I agreed on a price to take me to my hotel where I was meeting my tour group the following day.
When we were on our way, he told me that my hotel had burnt down and he would take me to his friends hotel instead.
I got really scared as I didn’t know where I would end up or even kidnapped so I asked him to take me back to the airport but he wouldn’t .
I started crying and he still wouldn’t stop. I then threatened to throw myself out of the taxi and opened my passenger door.
He then said that he would take me to my hotel.
He took triple the money that we agreed upon but I just wanted to get out.
When I walked into the foyer of my hotel he followed me in telling staff that I never paid him.
Thankfully they believed me and threw him out.
I was shaken and upset and stayed in my room until I met my tour group the following day.
That’s a nightmare! Thank you for sharing I probably would have packed and went home after that how evil people can be!
Iam Egyptian and I tell you if you are woman foreigner watch out from Egyptian men then are evil
I'm sorry for ur experience 🥺
Ma'am thank you for sharing this. I would've died from anxiety if I were in your shoes
Omg it might have been human trafficking, I’m glad you made it
This happened to me and my family in Mexico too. Non-stop scammers and shady people. The hotel staff though were wonderfully nice and made amazing food, but gods....walking the streets was scary and annoying. They also made racist comments about my Father as well which was the cherry on top. I definitaly dont want to visit Egypt now......
Where in Mexico? I go regularly and have never experienced this.
That’s really sad! I so wanted to see the new Egyptian museum as part of a bucket list, but can understand why my wife thinks she would feel uncomfortable!
Im a kurdish girl from iraq and i feel you it was just like that when i visited too ! The guide kept telling us not to talk to anybody and don’t take anything from them. And the way they stare is so uncomfortable
Does anyone ever try making funny faces back at the leering?
What kind of stare is it?
What would happen if someone took something from them?
@@EB-wl9stI’d assume they’d make you pay for it
@@bluesakura2092a predatory one
Egyptian here. I will say what I say to my online foreign friends. DO NOT COME TO EGYPT. the situation here is very dire right now. over 40% of the population is below the poverty line and crime rate is much higher while the government is being a pain in the ass. Citizens are even more helpful when dealing with crimes than the police. So please if you are a tourist dont come to Egypt.
When I was little growing up I wanted to go still do but I saw some kind of civil war and I thought to myself I can never go there. Wish I had money for a couple of bodyguards from there if I did go
What about If Middle Eastern visit Egypt?
@@zaze8376 you would still need a local with you to tell you what's a scam and what isn't. But still I suggest not visiting in the meantime.. people are boiling up and there are talk of protests happening sometime soon. Riots already started happening in different places so it may get more serious and turn into protests country wise similar to 25th January 2011.
@@lisap932 ^ also if you're a woman I strongly recommend having a man with you if you still want to visit.
Actually there is no civil war in egypt@@lisap932
I was expecting a joke about Pyramid schemes. But the frankness and honesty is very refreshing and good to hear
It's my dream to visit one day when it's better. I hope it gets better soon!
I read that EGYPT is the #1 country to never travel to especially alone
Sunny Side from Best ever review show said it was the worst place to film. It was a great eye opener because he was being harassed too as a male. So videos like these from both sides with pure honesty is crucial for the safety and precautions for future travelers.
India too
Source please?
@@findusfillurenpeople travel India alone all the time. It is a safe country as long as you do your research and respect the culture. I have been to Detroit and it feels more unsafe than India.
Yeah or Saudi Arabia , don’t travel there period
This is so true. I can't imagine going by myself. It's not just the men's behavior, the women are on top of you blocking you to sell you something or begging. It's very hard to enjoy your trip.
simple don't come
@@MazenYassin-ed5gt What do you mean don't come? I was telling you about my experience. Your country is beautiful but I won't go back without heavy security.
Simply put, I will repeat it again, do not come to Egypt. The money you spend in Egypt will strengthen an oppressive military regime that is destroying Egypt and Egyptians throughout 70 years of continuous oppression that has left Egyptians psychologically, socially and economically disfigured.
@@MazenYassin-ed5gt Well, a lot of people are making that decision already!
nice that is good for them@@vius0013
Went in 2001 and scamming was a problem then as well. We were advised not to ride a camel. The Pyramids were very disappointing.
But guys - do your research before traveIIing. Do NOT go to Egypt, Tunisia, Marocco, South Turkiye, some parts of PhiIIipines, India and Indonesia for very same reason - extremeIy high scumming and attacks on tourists and being there becomes restIess and unbearabIe. Tourist is a money/assets attack target. DO YOUR HOMEWORK THOROUGHLY BEFORE YOU START BOOKING ANYTHING.
Ive just returned from egypt as a solo female traveller. I do not recommend going alone. Its very male orientated. I hardly saw women inside or outside the hotel; i found this strange. They always rip you off financially, they stare constantly (especially as a black lady). I always felt uneasy and overly aware of my surroundings even when i was in a group. All in all, Not a relaxing holiday.
Trust me being black has nothing to do with it. Being female has everything to do with it. My blonde white mother in western clothing and no veil got a lot of stares 40 years ago. Even with me her 19 year old son standing next to her and my father and my 15 year old brother. It's like their minds are totally blown if you're not covered in cloth from head to toe. Nobody tells mom what to do.
Arab, Indian, middle eastern country’s are like this. Hate too say it as much as I have love for all people. Women shouldn’t go alone too India, or Egypt. Always bring SOMEONE (a male) as In those societies the males typically have the upper hand, vs western society where the woman is held higher.
Where did you go please? Sharm el sheikh?
@@johnnylego807I was offended at first but after rethinking you're correct in a country like India majority of the country isn't safe at night
Really? I thought their would be more black people in egypt than kts neighbouring countries.
My uncle was killed in a horrible military attack in Egypt. He was a tourist from Mexico, the van he was in went thru several security points and somehow, the Egyptian military mistook them for ISIS. Needless to say my family or myself will NEVER visit this place.
Que dios lo tenga en su gloria
I'm so sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. Egypt is full of history, but people have ruined it for others.
I remember this on the news, which caused diplomatic friction between two countries.
Sad story but Mexico isn't safe either.
It's a muslim country at the end so what do you expect.
"It's not a normal stare"😂
I guess it's a hungry stare for the cookie😂
I went to Egypt with my boyfriend and the harassment was horrible. People were trying to take pictures of me all the time. Even when having diner. The stares. And even getting touched inappropriately when someone wanted to take a selfie with me. My boyfriend tried to protect me but they didn’t care at all.
My mother and aunt had a similar experience but in Turkey in the 70s,people (both men and women)kept staring at and touching them(I'm swedish and my mom is blonde and blue eyed) she still talks about how uncomfortable they were and how she would never go back there. And yeah my mom and my aunt were both underage at the time so...
@@og8263 No, she discovered men women go through this crap all over the world. It’s men that are the issue and you guys need to solve it. It’s not just with one race it’s literally most of the men in this world.
some are just gay and it sounds like a classic attempt to establish connection with your boyfriend.
@@90charmedndangeroussorry for your mom and aunt's experience. However Turkey changed a lot since 70s, hope they can experience it better if they come again
@@eduardochavacanoyeah no.
Massive respect for all the Egyptian people in the comments saying it isnt safe there.
I am so sorry this is happening in your beautiful country, and its no longer a safe place to visit.
The fact that you put the safety of visitors above the reputation says alot about the decency of many Egyptians. Its a shame that some are spoiling things for the rest.
Sending love to you all. ❤❤❤
Honestly! I was going to book for next month I’m seriously doubting it now
Been heading in this direction ever since Nassar took over. They ought to bring back King Farouk.
@asiyah-nour if you do, you'll need a local with you, it's safer
Islam.... women and children have no value, therefore you can do anything to them
Maybe if the Egyptians convert to Islam things would change….
I hear you. Our time there some years ago was exactly the same, we were scammed or attempted to be scammed constantly, especially at Giza. You get to the point where you just don’t trust anybody who approaches you in Egypt. Everybody has a brother who owns perfume or carpet shop.
This is to be expected. Anytime you a person with money, enter a country that has a tourism sector that is barely scraping by you’ll experience an aggressive sales pitch. They’re just trying to survive. Be polite, be smart and learn to deal with it. I found Egyptians to be hospitable and lovely and treasured my time there. It’s magical, but not Disneyland.
I've heard this countless times from female travelers ... definitely marked Egypt OFF my list!!!
Anyone that hasn't read the details of Lara Logan's 2011 extremely violent and public SA in Cairo definitely should before traveling to Egypt.
Write off any arab poor country as well, it's pretty much the same...
@@Tanouuuu💔
I figured.. men from these Arab countries will tell u they have no respect for women . They think it's ok because their government says it's ok
@@ohreally1997Men are so disgusting
it can break up a bad relationship , because a girl will realize her boyfriend is completely indifferent about sexism. He didn't even have enough emotional connection to understand why I was upset 😭😭
I think it's so gross that men refuse to see problem behaviors around sexism and misogyny. IMHO, when it comes to any form of discrimination, if you're Complacent you're Complicit. I've seen some awful behaviors online especially, but people who take "no" as a challenge are not worthy of anyone's attention. I wish there was no "macho" in men so that there wasn't this expectation to follow along with someone who goes too far
At least you got something out of the trip 😅
True. You think they're decent because they act decently but will not see anything WRONG with men catcalling, harassing, and crowding in on you.
Probably because the people in Egypt wouldn't think twice of fucking him up and the authorities won't do shit. Pick your battles, especially in a place that isn't the west.
I’m sorry you had to go through that. It’s a good thing you’re no longer with him but you must of felt so alone in a foreign country and your partner being indifferent to the disgusting harassment of men 💔.
I visited last year with a small group of 4. Our guides were pretty good in helping us to negotiate the gauntlets of aggressive vendors etc. We still got stuck every now and then. The guides do take you to selected businesses hoping you buy stuff, so i assume they get a kick back. Even on a prepaid tour that's supposed to include tips the people guiding you constantly change. Then you feel obligated to tip everyone. There wasn't any female harassment probably because we were senior lafies. In spite of all of that, I would love to go back to discover more of that fascinating country.
I went in March of 2017 with a group & it was bad. I can only imagine how rough it is on tourists now. Even the little kids will beg or distract you while you’re at certain restaurants.
as a person that travelled to eygpt and went with a tour guide, the best tip he told us was to say “la shukran” (lah shok-rahn) meaning “no thank you” because they will assume you are “not a foreigner” and will immediately stop pestering you to buy stuff or stop offering to do things for u in exchange of money. even if u say “no” they won’t stop. hope this helps :)
i do recommend being in a tour group with many ppl and have a tour guide, do not travel there by urself or travel with others without a tour guide
It depends really, if you do have a clearly foreign accent while saying لا شكرا (La shukaran) , they might keep pestering you
@@thekingkoopabowser from my experience honestly no, they just stop and go to other tourists
Makes me think, what if we dressed in female Muslim clothing, cover ourselves so much it hides our westerner-ness and yeah master some of the local lingo to throw them off.
I would feel so harassed I would lose my cool! Cursed them all 😁 I have no patience for harassment...
They can definitely still tell if you're a foreigner, especially an English speaking one. I've never met a English speaker who can pronounce shukran properly unless they studied Arabic pronunciation.
If the method works, it's probably because they assume you know enough arabic to not fall for the scam, not because they think you're a native.
@@thelemurofmadagascar9183 basically yea
Its a disgrace that the Egypt government don't do anything about this, puts Egypt in a bad light
The govt is scamming too.
The Egyptian government is a cleptocratic dictatorship that rules through violence, they are literally evil people through and through.
To be fair it’s a military dictatorship so there’s not much you can expect
it’s a muslim country what do u expect
do any governments even do anything to change things nowadays?
Yet I felt totally comfortable. I went years ago, after Mubarak was overthrown…..tourism was WAY down. I wanted to wander by myself thru the temple….away from my group. Two lovely locals approached me. Totally polite, they simply pointed out interesting sites. It was a pleasure. Yes, I’m female and travel alone. Locals were polite at every moment. Begging? Try India….THAT is upsetting. Keep traveling!
As an Egyptian woman walking around in Egypt without anyone is bad but in some places in Egypt are so good
i m an Egyptian and I definitely advise against going there, even locals are scammed😂
آخر بلد ممكن أفكر أزورها تاني. زرتها أيام حسني مبارك وكنت بنت مع أهلي، وتعرضت للمس والتحرش في كتير أماكن زي خان الخليلي والحسين غير النصب والبقشيش والخدمات تعيسة جدا. مؤسف أن أول حضارة في العالم، تكون بهذا المستوى.
The " rapy" stare
👆😒
Yeah I know what you mean I get that "rapy" stare all the time from the female fuglies and male sissies here in the USSA!
@@liania5181doubt it
@@liania5181 Interesting, I′ve only known men to do that.
Yep, we’ve all seen it or experienced it ourselves
I had the same experience over 10 years ago. Constant harassment, either from merchants selling something or marriage proposals. I was stalked on more than one occasion too, and even though my male friend was there, they kept trying to isolate me (even he was fed up of being heckled at for being there with 2 female friends and he didn't get nearly as much harassment as we did!). Someone at a government building photocopied my passport and kept my information to stalk me with explicit messages months after i left the country. I ended up changing my number. Such a shame, i really enjoyed waking up to morning prayers on speaakers, and the country itself was beautiful, but any positives was sadly overshadowed by my negative experiences.
I am Egyptian and this is totally true. For some reason the government allows this shit. Our government pretends to care about tourism but here we are.
Egyptian women here! And ya definitely all of this is so true. I dont look that Egyptian so many sellers and hustlers think they can scam me. It never works because i understand and speak Arabic but it still sucks that stuff like this happens. And the one about the staring men is so true it hurts. I would get sexually harassed as early as 9 years old and some of my friends earlier. It sucks really because i love this country i just hate to see how the people ruin a beautiful landscape
Why do I feel you are lying lol
Egyptians are great
A beautiful country full of horrible people. Any British expat will tell you that.
@@user-vl8iw1666 why do i feel that YOU are lying?
@@wpww3343 I been there loads.
Scammers by the pyramid is a thing though.
People are great
100% accurate !
Personal experience : at the feet of the Gizea pyramids, my hat flew off because of the wind. A young egyptian picked it up and I ran to him to get it back. As I was smiling and thanking him and extending my hand, he put the hat above his head and extended the other hand with a gesture to make me understand he wanted money in exchange for my hat. The whole trip was like that. We are not human beings to them, especially western women. We made the mistake, my mother and I, to go to a market on our own, and it was almost frightening. Despite the fact that they understood us, and that we were telling them that we wanted to look at their merchandise peacefully, they were harassing us. We almost had to run out of there and were relieved to see my father at the end of the street.
Fortunately we had a wonderful guide and we were passionate about the ancient culture and history. But we sadly had to avoid people as much as possible.
Arabic culture 😒
Stop being passionate about ghetto races
@@prix205yikes, you sound like something
@@panopre9426 Its a country where 95% of the women has reported they been s*xually harassed , its in the culture.
@@prix205 Dont be an ass, 'arabic culture' is not like that
In some areas like in the pyramids, yes there are a lot of scammers, beggars, and weirdos and more. But in the local areas, its where you actually meet the true good people of egypt. Like maybe downtown Cairo or some other local areas. Either way, those scammers are making us kind egyptians look weird and mean.
These Men have no boundaries