My First (Emotional) Day in Egypt 🇪🇬 Breakdowns, Pyramids, & Egyptian Food

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    Cairo, Egypt - I can’t tell you how excited I am to be in Egypt. After 27+ hours of flying from San Diego to Egypt, we made it to our hotel in Giza, Egypt; with an amazing view of the Pyramids.
    ► Giza Pyramids Hotel: Guardian Guest House
    We’re so anxious to get started, that the Great Pyramids of Giza gates aren’t even open yet. The sign at the Pyramids gate says 7am.. but that’s just a reference point. At about 7:45 the doors open, we buy a ticket, and get passed the Egyptian guard dogs.
    Before the Pyramid tour buses show up for the day, we literally have the entire great Pyramids of Giza all to ourselves, if only for a fleeting moment.
    ► Egyptian Pyramids Guide: Amun Tours (www.amuntours.com)
    9:00am - All the Pyramid Tours file into the massive Giza complex, and we meet up with our guide. I was very happy to have a guide for the pyramids because there is SOOO much information here!
    I paid for an extra ticket to go inside Khufu's pyramid; the largest pyramid of Giza. Truthfully, there really isn’t much to see inside. It’s a long tunnel makeshift stairway leading up to one small room.
    But it’s the idea... The understanding of how significant the Pyramid once was, and the realization of the Egyptian footsteps you’re walking in. For nearly 4,000 years, Kufu’s tomb was the tallest building in the world. Originally 480 feet tall, but now sits around 450 feet because of erosion.
    My biggest takeaway from this morning’s visit to the Pyramids of Egypt are how mysterious this place still is. The majority of the complex is still uncovered. You gotta think there’s still so much under all of these surrounding rock and sand mounds. Scientists are still excavating, digging, and trying to put the pieces together.
    The Great Pyramids of Giza are absolutely fascinating, and if you’re watching this Egypt Travel Vlog for inspiration - here’s me telling you to make the trip happen. You won’t regret it.
    We finish my first day in Egypt with a trip to one of the best restaurants in Cairo (Giza side actually); El Prince Restaurant. Egyptian people love the traditional Egyptian food here, and I had no clue what I was getting into!
    Our local Egyptian friend Ziad sets us up with all the Egyptian food staples such as, Molokhia (green soup), Kebda (liver), Sogo (mini sausages), and Hawawshi (seasoned beef patties in a pita).
    and Ziad’s personal favorite, thinly sliced steak, quickly seared and tossed in garlic tomatoes and onions.
    I don’t want to get ahead of myself, drunk off all the excitement of my first Egyptian food, but if this is any indication of how we’ll be eating here in Egypt over the next two weeks, I’ll be a very happy man. Stay tuned for more!!
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  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +104

    Thank you all so much for watching (and commenting)! ❤ Big shout out to Salim (IG: @eslamabdraabo) for the incredible drone shots, and Tyler (IG: @Tylermcave) for the beautiful camera work! If you haven't already, go watch episode #2 - the most delicious EGYPTIAN STREET FOOD in Cairo: czcams.com/video/eRNO3ppzIYs/video.html 😅#TravelDeeper

    • @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834
      @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/rf5yEbFgHaQ/video.html

    • @sunmoon4226
      @sunmoon4226 Před 2 lety +2

      This is the first time to watch your video. Are you in Egypt now?

    • @bassanty_tube
      @bassanty_tube Před 2 lety

      مرحبا بك في مصر♥️

    • @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834
      @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/channels/4j6xjNsZLYhQeHrl-0CjFw.html@@bassanty_tube

    • @nahlahassan222
      @nahlahassan222 Před 2 lety

      You have a very natural expression’s whatever you feel comes straight to your face which in my opinion you have a pure soul, i hope you enjoyed your stay i am egyptian from Alexandria living in dubai i miss home though and i feel home sick sometimes and one day i will be back, soon actually, i advice you to come to Alexandria and north coast for summer time, bless you, keep exploring, Egyptian and proud ✌🏻♥️

  • @heidihendricks161
    @heidihendricks161 Před 2 lety +638

    Just found your channel and it was wonderful to see your reaction to Egypt. My daughter married an Egyptian and lives in Cairo. I have been to Egypt several times and have grown to love this beautiful country. The Egyptians are a warm, kind and welcoming people. Love your content and look forward to move videos!

    • @momongy4764
      @momongy4764 Před 2 lety +28

      welcome in Egypt anytime ❤

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +42

      Thank you so much for the message and for tuning in Heidi! 🙏 I am happy to hear that you have made this beautiful country your home. ❤️

    • @ashaer05
      @ashaer05 Před 2 lety +25

      I am American Egyptian. Happy you feel this way about Egypt. I miss it very much.

    • @user-me6zu1gs8j
      @user-me6zu1gs8j Před 2 lety +8

      @@ashaer05 I want speak English with you please can you help me. I am from Egypt

    • @user-kh9op8fp7b
      @user-kh9op8fp7b Před 2 lety +4

      Please, can you practice English with me? I want to practice with the people of the language

  • @PlanetNIHON
    @PlanetNIHON Před 2 lety +133

    Happy to watch your vlog as an Egyptian

    • @salman0vic
      @salman0vic Před 2 lety +2

      Happy to see your comment MEG ❤

    • @wafaamostafa979
      @wafaamostafa979 Před 2 lety +2

      كل عام وانتي طيبه ميج رمضان مبارك 🌙

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 Před 2 lety +1

      منوره ياميج❤️❤️

    • @Farah-qu2ee
      @Farah-qu2ee Před 2 lety +1

      انا متبعاكي

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 Před měsícem

      I didn't think 😕 it was safe for causians to be in Egypt!

  • @joshgeiger8942
    @joshgeiger8942 Před rokem +19

    I've dreamt of Egypt since I was a kid...My fiance and I are tentatively planning to go for my 40th birthday next year...your videos have been the catalyst for the decision and I'm hoping to basically emulate your whole trip. I thank you dearly, man.

  • @FivedotFiveSix
    @FivedotFiveSix Před 2 lety +153

    you gave me flashbacks. I was there 30 years ago. the sphinx was much smaller than I thought it would be, but the pyramid was so much bigger than I imagined. it was gigantic. I'm still taken back on how kind the Egyptian people are. glad you got to go.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +12

      How was it 30 years ago Keith? Did it look like this? They want to build huge hotels in this area now, so I can't imagine how it will be inn 30 more years.

    • @theworldofbodybuilding5480
      @theworldofbodybuilding5480 Před 2 lety +1

      Hhhhh sphinx wasn't much smaller, maybe empty space

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Před rokem +1

      @@GarethLeonard I can only imagine how it will look in another 30 years. That's why I want to go asap. Idk about that 27 hour plane ride tho hahaha. Not a fan of planes, longest I've been on a plane is like 5 or 6 hours. You did such a great job with this video. You made me want to visit even more now. Lol. .
      You also made me very hungry hahaha are channel bud, just found it a few hours ago. I got some catching up to do. Egypt is definitely at the top of my bucket list. Very cool man.

  • @leisamcinnes944
    @leisamcinnes944 Před 2 lety +247

    Great video, I love to see people having a great experience here in Egypt. Michael is great, someone I work with from time to time. Egypt gets a lot of negative press but you showed how friendly and fun the Egyptians are. I left Australia and live here and get to look out the window to the pyramids everyday, the energy is like no where else in the world. I am looking forward to watching the rest of your journey. Egypt gets into your heart and I am sure you will return. Thank you for supporting Egypt

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +19

      Thank you so much for tuning in Leisa, and I can't wait to share more from this incredible country!! 🙌

    • @user-hq6vc2cv5g
      @user-hq6vc2cv5g Před 2 lety +4

      G'day Leisa, Egyptian Aussie mate here 😉

    • @munnashah1195
      @munnashah1195 Před 2 lety

      If you know who control global press, negative & fake press should not be a surprise.

    • @user-ow4ij8ix3m
      @user-ow4ij8ix3m Před 2 lety

      Egypt got a lot of bad press because it's all true. Some food vlogger just got into trouble with the Egyptian authorities because of his camera equipments. It's a shithole country.

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Před rokem +3

      How cool is that? I've watched so much on Egypt my entire life. I feel like there's so much more to learn. My dream has always been to travel there and many other places, but this is definitely on top of my bucket list.
      So amazing, thanks for both of you for sharing, God bless.

  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +191

    It has been too long! 😅Thank you all for tuning in! As you can see, this was a very emotional trip for me... the first overseas adventure in almost two years! It felt SOOOO good to get back on the road, and I can't wait to share more videos from this trip. Next week... a full-on Egyptian Street Food Tour in Cairo with some amazing and unique dishes! As always, smash that 👍 and leave a comment and let me know your favorite part of this episode! ❤

    • @snowbeach11
      @snowbeach11 Před 2 lety +2

      Nice to see u back on d road/sky again tc & keep going:) 👍gareth.

    • @Throwbacks2023
      @Throwbacks2023 Před 2 lety +3

      I'm so happy for you Gareth!
      *¡Disfruta tu aventura al máximo!*
      🇲🇽❤Gareth

    • @Orientalnilecruise
      @Orientalnilecruise Před 2 lety +4

      EGYPT your second home ... welcome anytime ..thank you so mush for this nice video

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina Před 2 lety +4

      So nice to see you traveling again! And now I want to go eat in Egypt 😊

    • @alielkhatib517
      @alielkhatib517 Před 2 lety

      That’s my boy Ziad 😂😂😂. How did that come about?

  • @kamilarasho5086
    @kamilarasho5086 Před 2 lety +99

    The best country for me I just came from Egypt , and I want to go back again . Enjoy your trip 😍🥰

    • @Hassan..eldeeb.7
      @Hassan..eldeeb.7 Před 2 lety +1

      me too that is nice I love Egypt and my city too 😘😘

    • @kamilarasho5086
      @kamilarasho5086 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Hassan..eldeeb.7 for sure

    • @ALIAhmed-fe3nv
      @ALIAhmed-fe3nv Před 2 lety +2

      @@Hassan..eldeeb.7 يعم سيبها بقا متكرهاش في مصر بعد كلامها الكويس

    • @mostafamm2459
      @mostafamm2459 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ALIAhmed-fe3nv 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @user-ow4ij8ix3m
      @user-ow4ij8ix3m Před 2 lety

      Cairo is one of the worst city for female sexual harassment. Maybe you should stay longer to get the full experience of an Egyptian.

  • @kyyyyyyyyym365
    @kyyyyyyyyym365 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Egypt is one of the many places I would just die to visit

  • @zakzoghbi
    @zakzoghbi Před 2 lety +83

    Thank you Gareth for this video. I am a Canadian Egyptian and I really miss Egypt. I have memories in every place in your video and I couldn't hold back my tears. These emotional memories are what make the travel vlogs so special.
    Thank you again bro 🙏

    • @mayethsaco3322
      @mayethsaco3322 Před 2 lety

      Egypt is one of d most paranoid country...it's hard to travel d policemen are very corrupt asking for money....

  • @johng5166
    @johng5166 Před 2 lety +8

    Hey Gareth!! Masr Oum Eldoniya!! Welcome to my Egypt. The mystical land of the Pharaohs and the greatest civilisation to walk on the face of the planet. I am glad you had a blast. Thank you for showing the world how ALIVE and VIBRANT Egypt is.
    Masr Oum Eldoniya!!

  • @user-kt7sj2fl1k
    @user-kt7sj2fl1k Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for supporting Egypt

  • @darklard15
    @darklard15 Před rokem +2

    The unsettling eccentric energy into how all those ppl are in the central part of Cairo is truthfully what made me most happy fo'sho💯🙂😱

  • @pedromena1993
    @pedromena1993 Před 2 lety +9

    I was there last month for 25 days it was a great experience

  • @oshyrayan7921
    @oshyrayan7921 Před 2 lety +14

    Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬❤️

  • @muhammedmamdouh7111
    @muhammedmamdouh7111 Před 2 lety +64

    It's really awesome to see Egypt from another perspective , another eye , being an Egyptian myself its kinda hard sometimes to see the beauty as you see it , since we live in it , its hard to notice it , and that look you have in your eyes is just awesome, i am glad you had fun , and thanks for the beautiful video / perspective

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Před rokem +3

      What a cool comment. You're right, I'd probably look that way too. I think if you visited somewhere you have always wanted to go you'd probably feel the same. I learned all about Egypt at a young age in school and was always fascinated about it. You should see all if the screenshots I have from watching and learning about it from videos like this. Such a beautiful place. I bet I'd feel so very small too whenever I visit one day. Lol. Take care buddy.

  • @omhusain1714
    @omhusain1714 Před 2 lety +6

    I visit Egypt every year with my Husband we have so much fun every time 😊we drive all over the country. went to Gouna,Sharm Al shaikh, Alexandria , Cairo . Amazing 😻

  • @ameryahia932
    @ameryahia932 Před 2 lety +3

    I respect you
    اهلا بك فى مصر سعداء لرأيتك❤️❤️❤️💪

  • @brandonmoore2237
    @brandonmoore2237 Před 2 lety +96

    Man, watching you get emotional at the pyramids was such a "real" moment. Thanks for sharing that with us. I can't imagine how you must have felt, to finally be doing the thing you love after two years away from it. Egypt is #1 on my bucket list, so I totally understand why that was such a monumental moment for you. My favorite video you've ever done. And after seeing the feast you had for dinner, I cannot wait to watch next week's Egyptian street food tour! Incredible work, man. Just fantastic.

    • @momongy4764
      @momongy4764 Před 2 lety +5

      welcome in Egypt anytime ❤

    • @dragonofthewest8305
      @dragonofthewest8305 Před 2 lety

      @@momongy4764 you did not built those pyramids black Africans built them

    • @momongy4764
      @momongy4764 Před 2 lety +9

      @@dragonofthewest8305 Yes
      and Americans built the Great Wall of China
      what an unfair world :(

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks for tuning in Brandon, and I hope you have the opportunity to experience this incredible place first-hand one day! 👊

    • @Abdelrahman76674
      @Abdelrahman76674 Před 2 lety

      @@dragonofthewest8305 Well they were Slaves for us

  • @RennieNightcart
    @RennieNightcart Před 2 lety +47

    Wow .. Do the Egyptians know how to make great tasting food (your reactions say it all !) with super Healthy ingredients ! I wish i could try that cuisine for the first time, and then for a lifetime. Thanks Gareth ... Great videos !

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +21

      Egyptian cuisine is maybe the most underrated in the world! And i'm only a few days in! 😂

    • @TefaUK
      @TefaUK Před 2 lety +1

      If you don't have the budge to go to Egypt but end up in France, message me and i'll make sure you taste most of the food you just saw in his video at my Uncle's place

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Před rokem +1

      @@TefaUK that's really cool that you guys have a Egyptian type restaurant. That food made me soooo hungry lol. It looks amazing

  • @alaasayed3534
    @alaasayed3534 Před 2 lety +18

    As an Egyptian living in UAE while watching your vibes i feel like i miss egypt so much, thank you so much for sharing such amazing moments in egypt with us , keep going and welcome to egypt ❤️

  • @TheEverCuriousJen
    @TheEverCuriousJen Před 2 lety +73

    What an amazing view! All that history in front of you. That’s awesome that you chose to travel to Egypt.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +18

      Thank you so much! I have always been fascinated by Egypt and to see all of this history and culture first-hand is a dream come true!! Thanks for tuning in! 😃

    • @riverdahab8804
      @riverdahab8804 Před 2 lety +2

      You may visit Egypt again.

  • @giaot3689
    @giaot3689 Před 2 lety +41

    So excited. I’m flying to Cairo in a couple of days for a 10 days tour of Egypt 😃

    • @johng5166
      @johng5166 Před 2 lety +4

      Go to the Pyramids, make sure you book a trip to Luxor, El Karnak, Valley of the Kings and try Aswan and Abu Simbel if you have time.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Amazing! have a great trip Giao! 🙌

    • @wenomechainsama7711
      @wenomechainsama7711 Před 2 lety +1

      welcome !

    • @weareallbrainwashed5101
      @weareallbrainwashed5101 Před 2 lety +3

      I am Egyptian, and my advice to you is, to ignore all the CZcams videos, because they are for views. Don’t visit Egypt its horrible, and one of the worst country to visit.

    • @wenomechainsama7711
      @wenomechainsama7711 Před 2 lety

      @@weareallbrainwashed5101 you are the worst version of a human being.

  • @user-bs6hj6re8h
    @user-bs6hj6re8h Před 2 lety +11

    thank you ,,,you are speaking about us
    about Egypt
    l’m proud ,visit us more and more🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬

  • @egyptianfalcon4749
    @egyptianfalcon4749 Před 2 lety +9

    Welcome to Egypt 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 ...
    Much love from Egypt ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @daniibrandi
    @daniibrandi Před 2 lety +44

    Seeing that AMAZING looking food has me searching for where I can find Egyptian food in my own city 😂 I'm so excited to see what's up next in this series!

    • @nadaramadan5709
      @nadaramadan5709 Před 2 lety +5

      You can cook it yourself.. The green soup is called molokhya
      And Alexandrian liver - hawawshi (meat bread) - and the Deseret is roz be laban ❤️.. You can find how to cook them on CZcams

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +11

      Yes! I already started researching Egyptian restaurants in San Diego 😂

    • @sarhan5568
      @sarhan5568 Před 2 lety +2

      As an Egyptian working abroad, it's pretty hard to find an Egyptian restaurant with the same quality as the ones in Egypt.

  • @sohailaabdelrahman1449
    @sohailaabdelrahman1449 Před 2 lety +34

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to have you here in Egypt; it was so nice to find someone who focuses on the positive aspects of Egypt and shares his genuine experiences, regardless of the image that the media tries to present. Although I'm Egyptian, I was ecstatic to watch your video. Thank you, and we hope to see you again in your second country.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +13

      Thank you so much for watching Sohaila! It means the world to me to have the support of Egyptians 🙏

  • @theoldman4834
    @theoldman4834 Před 2 lety +96

    *EGYPTIAN FOOD IS SO UNDERRATED , EGYPTIANS DOESN'T PROMOTE THERE FOOD ENOUGH BUT TRUST ME IT'S THE ONE OF TASTIEST FOOD IN THE WORLD*

    • @lolohamed5aa
      @lolohamed5aa Před 2 lety +18

      We are more busy eating the food than promoting it

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 Před 2 lety

      @@lolohamed5aa 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 Před 2 lety

      يعنى رديء ولا لذيذ 🤣🤣

    • @aa77655
      @aa77655 Před 2 lety

      @@moazkhaled6221 حسب مطعم

    • @buffythebody1112
      @buffythebody1112 Před 7 měsíci

      i was getting mad i couldn’t eat it too

  • @Mike-ks7nr
    @Mike-ks7nr Před 2 lety +14

    I got to go to Egypt last October and it was amazing! and yes people don't sleep, it would be 3am and everyone would be out and hanging out in the median between the streets. Its a fascinating place, and food was amazing!

    • @samussam6554
      @samussam6554 Před 2 lety +1

      welcome to egypt

    • @samovitch2217
      @samovitch2217 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Lol am replying to ur comment after 1 year, am writing this comment from the street and its now 6:35 am and I hang out with my friends here in Egypt we don't like sleep 😂😂😂

  • @christineanderson925
    @christineanderson925 Před 2 lety +48

    love this video. It made me so excited to visit Egypt in a month. Can't wait to see the rest of the series.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +4

      I love to hear that Christine! Definitely stay tuned for more episodes every week to give you a better idea of what to see and do! You will have an amazing trip!

    • @dropin409
      @dropin409 Před rokem

      @@GarethLeonard
      A bit confused.
      Where is the El Prince restaurant is located-Cairo or Giza? Plz clarify

    • @dropin409
      @dropin409 Před rokem

      @@GarethLeonard
      Please also let us know about great egyptian pesky hustlers and scammers

  • @NataliesPassport
    @NataliesPassport Před 2 lety +22

    Omg totally get that feeling of how freeing it is to FINALLY be able to travel again after covid! And we all made it to Egypt at the perfect time before there are too many tourists again 😍😍😍

    • @amrnaeem6998
      @amrnaeem6998 Před 2 lety +5

      Always welcomed to our beloved Egypt

    • @NataliesPassport
      @NataliesPassport Před 2 lety +1

      @@amrnaeem6998 thank youuuu!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +4

      Yes, I highly recommend gettin there ASAP before it gets swarmed by world tourists... these were only Egyptian tourists and it was busy.

    • @amrnaeem6998
      @amrnaeem6998 Před 2 lety +1

      @@GarethLeonard we are always welcoming tourists, come visit our country surely we will get fascinated by our culture, food and history 😍we love people

    • @samussam6554
      @samussam6554 Před 2 lety +1

      @@NataliesPassport welcome anytime

  • @MarwaMHamza
    @MarwaMHamza Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome in Egypt 🇪🇬 💜 you can spend a couple days in Alexandria, It is amazing

  • @TheHammy1987
    @TheHammy1987 Před 2 lety +13

    Oh my God, thank you SO much for sharing your positive experience! I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm, this video made me smile from ear to ear! I've lived in Cairo for a while, El Prince is my favorite restaurant in all of Egypt but during the last few days I have seen a video series on another channel that was so incredibly negative and they even told people not to come to Egypt. Yes, Egypt has its downsides, just like any other country in the world, but the hospitality is second to none and the food is amazing, the culture is fascinating, there is so much to see. THANKS for sharing, now I gotta subscribe, I need more of your positivity in my life! :D

  • @AhmedHassan-qi4gj
    @AhmedHassan-qi4gj Před 2 lety +14

    Hi Gareth, I am Egyptian, and I live in Australia. This was a genuine and great video, I really enjoyed it. You made me home sick man. You are correct, it has been a long time with this lockdown, I hope it never happen again. Enjoy Egypt

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much Ahmed, I truly appreciate the kind words! I hope you have the opportunity to get back out into the world soon! 🙏

  • @bts.world.videos4989
    @bts.world.videos4989 Před 2 lety +11

    Wow, I'm so happy to see that video about my country and All those beautiful comments. This video made me more proud to be an Egyptian. Thank tou so much for sharing this video with us. And welcome to Egypt🇪🇬❤️

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +4

      It truly is an amazing country you call home, and I can't wait to share more from this adventure!! 🙏

  • @erikh9991
    @erikh9991 Před 2 lety +8

    I went in Dec 2021. One of the roughest and toughest trip we have taken. Everyday was a battle, everyday we were graced with such beauty.

  • @b.r1647
    @b.r1647 Před 2 lety +4

    As an Egyptian living in the states , I had goosebumps from this video thank you so much and I hope u enjoy ur stay in my country

  • @nadanagyrada9962
    @nadanagyrada9962 Před 2 lety +3

    شكرا على هذا الفديو الملىء بالمشاعر الجميله تجاه مصر وحضارتها وارجو ترجمة الفديو بالعربيه حتى يراه كل مصرى ويفتخر به / انا مصريه وافتخر

  • @nado6472
    @nado6472 Před 2 lety +7

    Welcome to Egypt Garett.
    So much love from Egypt

  • @BH-oq7pz
    @BH-oq7pz Před 2 lety +4

    Ahhh!!...can't wait to see you get to the valley of the kings...luxor...Abu simbel....

  • @emawaves6662
    @emawaves6662 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm an Egyptian girl am so proud , happy that u were happy, enjoyed like that in your trip in Egypt , especially in food part😅😋😋 , hope u visit Egypt once time else and see more of places , we have much of beautiful cities
    U r in this video gave me positive energy looks like i've ate big bar of chocolate with sweet almond 🍫😅😋💃🏻💃🏻 Thanks so much 🙏🌹🌹🌹

  • @andresfelipeayala1995
    @andresfelipeayala1995 Před 2 lety +10

    Hello from Colombia. My favorite part of this episode was when you visited those rocks that have 4.500 years and when you ate those delicious meat. Above all, I am very happy that you continued filming videos after 2 years due to the pandemic.

  • @69michaelwhite
    @69michaelwhite Před rokem +2

    OMGGGGGG your facial expressions with each specialty is priceless. The feeling in your eyes walking onto the sacred grounds of the pyramids was very touching!

  • @yoyaoceans8233
    @yoyaoceans8233 Před 2 lety +6

    I am Egyptian and I have seen a lot of vlogs about tourists visiting Egypt but yours is the most emotional
    Hope you enjoy your time in Egypt
    Try to visit other cities like Alexandria luxur and sinai

  • @mojojim6458
    @mojojim6458 Před 2 lety +35

    I'm so happy to see your reaction at being able to go back to doing what you love so much. Thank you for sharing that moment with us, and for sharing your voyage through this magnificent land.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +6

      Thank you so much Jim! Now more than ever am I grateful and thankful to be able to travel with everything going on in the world. 🙏

  • @gabel8345
    @gabel8345 Před 2 lety +32

    It would be interesting to see you venture into some of the trendy areas in Cairo such as Zamalek or Maadi. Many tourists don't go there but it's a great experience.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +7

      We are going to hit those spots when we come back from Luxor! Thanks Gabe! 👊

    • @thecatbarkedatthedog1091
      @thecatbarkedatthedog1091 Před 2 lety

      heyyy what’s nice places in zamalek…. I’m going to go this summer inshallah and I’m tired of sticking in rehab and new cairo areas

  • @countrybunny0321
    @countrybunny0321 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful Video Loved Every bit of it!
    Great Job!
    Egypt is Beautiful!!
    What a Blessing

  • @egyroadquest
    @egyroadquest Před 2 lety

    One of the happiest most polite youtubers who visited Egypt... your always welcome here Gareth i enjoyed all of your Egypt travel vlog

  • @mkodous6020
    @mkodous6020 Před 2 lety +3

    Best vlog about cairo ever

  • @Throwbacks2023
    @Throwbacks2023 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm so happy for you Gareth!
    *¡Disfruta tu aventura al máximo!*
    🇲🇽❤Gareth

  • @guzmandiva
    @guzmandiva Před 2 lety

    I see and hear the passion from your vlogs and how much you love the places you showed us. Thank you for taking us in your journeys.

  • @toney2178
    @toney2178 Před rokem

    I Loved your Energy in this video. You're excitement was palpable! Love and kindness! Thanks!

  • @SteveBryanFL
    @SteveBryanFL Před 2 lety +11

    Great video. Happy to see you traveling overseas again. Looking forward to more videos from Egypt. Am planning a trip to Egypt next year.

    • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
      @EgyptAdventuresTravel Před 2 lety +3

      I'm excited that you'll be coming to Egypt next year!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Love to hear that Steve, and thanks for following along. It feels great to be back out in the world!

  • @joykamel2840
    @joykamel2840 Před 2 lety +3

    As an Egyptian, watching you experience Egypt in its fullness for the first time nearly brought tears to my eyes. I’m so happy to see you share our warm, kind, people and and history with the world. I wish more people would experience it for themselves too. Love from Cali ❤️

  • @troygardner6559
    @troygardner6559 Před 2 lety +1

    You are such a good person. So wonderful to see a good human right now. Especially now, the world needs more people like you. You inspire me to do better every day!!

  • @lindablossom4710
    @lindablossom4710 Před 2 lety +6

    Loved seeing you back out there , feeling every emotion with you !

  • @jihanmakram4688
    @jihanmakram4688 Před 2 lety +5

    How cute are U!🙂 seeing u so excited & enjoying yourself eating our traditional Egyptian food is soo satisfying. Thank u for staring those special moments. ❤️

  • @marwaqoura7804
    @marwaqoura7804 Před 2 lety +8

    Welcome to my great country at anytime , I am glad it has been such a healing experience to you ,,believe me even even Egyptians get emotional sometimes when discovering more &more secrets about our ancestors ♥🌷

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much for your welcome words! I love this country already!! ❤️

  • @monicasarahrossouw7281
    @monicasarahrossouw7281 Před 2 měsíci

    We're planning our first trip to Egypt, and your videos have been a GREAT guideline for us with regards to tips, accommodation, locations, etc! Thank you!

  • @elvisurbina4768
    @elvisurbina4768 Před 2 lety +1

    This is amazing Gareth , it’s clear the emotions and the dedication that you put here to bring us a super interested video, I really enjoyed , thank you .

  • @jean-caesarmorales4662
    @jean-caesarmorales4662 Před 2 lety +6

    Just moved to San Diego. Have made a couple Egyptian Friend. Cool to see everything they described about Egypt. OMG Cairo is such a busy city.🥸

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +3

      Welcome to San Diego!! Yeah, everyone said I would hate Cairo, but I have embraced the chaos! 😆

  • @Amrmoawad85
    @Amrmoawad85 Před 2 lety +9

    Welcome to Egypt ... I recommend spending a couple of days here in my city, Alexandria ... try the beach cafes, the Citadel, the sea tours, street food, the hotels, the malls, the BA, and moooore .... love & peace

  • @Mimaaafan
    @Mimaaafan Před 2 lety

    This is freaking fantastic! The energy is awesome ❤️ Glad you had a blast

  • @scent007
    @scent007 Před 2 lety

    Love love love the real vibes coming out of your videos. So happy you loved Egypt and experienced it through its food

  • @nickloong
    @nickloong Před rokem +3

    Your vlog really makes me look forward to my upcoming trip there in a couple weeks time. I was a bit worried after hearing so many horror stories from other vloggers whom have visited Egypt. Thanks for sharing the positives of your trip there, it really helps! ✌️

  • @mikek1402
    @mikek1402 Před 2 lety +21

    First time seeing your videos, love it! Egypt is on my bucket list to visit in the next few months!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much Mike, I truly appreciate it, and welcome!! 🙏

    • @HorgretorGellantara
      @HorgretorGellantara Před 2 lety +1

      I would highly recommend reading the horror stories on reddit about Egypt trips. I just went for a week trip and it was the worst week of my life. Save your money and watch CZcams videos about Egypt lol

    • @weareallbrainwashed5101
      @weareallbrainwashed5101 Před 2 lety

      I am Egyptian, and living in USA, and my advice is to stay away from Egypt. It’s the worst country to visit. These CZcams videos for views, so they aren’t going to tell the truth, so they can get a lot of views from the Egyptian ppl too.. You will never enjoy Egypt, when I visit it’s the worst time, I count the days to pass fast.

    • @weareallbrainwashed5101
      @weareallbrainwashed5101 Před 2 lety

      @@HorgretorGellantara same here I am Egyptian, and was there last year, was planing to stay a month, and left after 2 weeks. I looked at Reddit, and all these horror stories are 100% true.

    • @hagershoukry4595
      @hagershoukry4595 Před 2 lety +10

      @@weareallbrainwashed5101 I will still visit Egypt no matter what u say

  • @ramezwissaful
    @ramezwissaful Před 2 lety +1

    These videos are awesome Gareth! Glad to see you enjoying Egypt man, keep it up

  • @marciazapata8031
    @marciazapata8031 Před 2 lety +1

    Fascinating Egypt. Missing my days in Cairo....

  • @alex8426
    @alex8426 Před 2 lety +17

    It was an impressive structure all made by hand. I’m still thinking of going back one more time. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Egypt. The only thing I didn’t like was the vendors and the young ones that will not leave you alone. Love the food and the culture. Thanks for sharing your travel. Cheers 🍻

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for following along Alex! Yes, the vendors can be overwhelming, but if you are playful with them, I found that it helps take the edge off.

  • @hossamyousre931
    @hossamyousre931 Před 2 lety

    Welcome to Egypt Gareth ❤️ I follow long time ago and now I am happier than ever to see u in my beloved country Egypt 🇪🇬

  • @cherrymahmoud9915
    @cherrymahmoud9915 Před 2 lety +2

    As an Egyptian I'm truly full of joy to watch this .. You're always welcome in Egypt❤❤❤❤

  • @marlonespi2670
    @marlonespi2670 Před 2 lety +4

    Lovely to see new adventures through your lens. Egypt is incredible and good thing I already ate when you savor all those Egyptian food. One thing I wish probably in the next years to come is to see you uploading your reels at 4K. Man, your videos are top-notch. Imagine watching 4K adventures of you in the big screen.

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Marlon! I appreciate you following along and for the kind words 🙏

    • @marlonespi2670
      @marlonespi2670 Před 2 lety

      @@GarethLeonard We appreciate you for helping us remedy the current situation we live in right now by showcasing your travels! I'm definitely tuning in for new videos to come :)

  • @shepz03
    @shepz03 Před 2 lety +3

    I watched your series on the Philippines and have been a fan ever since. Your respect and appreciation for other cultures is evident, and a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of content creators who are just in it for the views and clout. Happy to see you are back to doing what you love!

  • @DaFizz
    @DaFizz Před 2 lety

    I’ve been following you, and it seems you have come alive again! Enjoy the rest of Egypt!!

  • @Amona908
    @Amona908 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best videos about Traveling to egypt🖤🖤

  • @chelsead6103
    @chelsead6103 Před 2 lety +6

    I’ve been dying to go to Egypt and have spent the last week researching. This has tipped me over the edge. That food!!!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, yes!! That's what I like to hear 😃 ✈️

    • @AymanAminHamad
      @AymanAminHamad Před 2 lety

      You are most welcome to visit Egypt Chelsea

    • @samussam6554
      @samussam6554 Před 2 lety

      there are some instructions u should follow to have a good trip
      u should have a tour guide
      avoid sales men around the pyramid ignore them
      street food is good but restaurants are way better at the end it's ur choice
      i prefer you to go to classy districts and ancient locations places
      don't bring cameras with u because unfortunately it will be restricted by the police idk why and it's stupid but that's what it is
      welcome to egypt

  • @goingavgeek
    @goingavgeek Před 2 lety +11

    It's been a while since your last travel vlog and this worth to watch! Egypt is definitely on every bucket list of travel vloggers including me so huge congrats on this lifetime adventure in the country where the one of the early civilization of humankind started. 'Can't wait to watch the next! Travel safe!

  • @umMujahid100
    @umMujahid100 Před 2 lety

    I love travelling so much, that's why I like to watch the vlogs of travellers. Glad you liked my country, Egypt. Enjoy your stay.

  • @mahmoudemad8228
    @mahmoudemad8228 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey dude, you look so friendly and I really like your smile and personality.

  • @veronicafadel8693
    @veronicafadel8693 Před 2 lety +13

    I visited my husband’s family in Egypt three times, cried for joy landing in Cairo and cried of sadness landing at JFK. I love Egypt so much! we now live here in Alexandria🤗🐫

    • @EslamRagab24
      @EslamRagab24 Před 2 lety +1

      You are welcome

    • @veronicafadel8693
      @veronicafadel8693 Před 2 lety

      @بنت مصرالعظمى🇪🇬 اعلان وساحلًا

    • @veronicafadel8693
      @veronicafadel8693 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EslamRagab24 اءلان وساحلًا

    • @nahlahassan222
      @nahlahassan222 Před 2 lety +1

      Thats cute of you veronica welcome to egypt i hope you return many times i am from Alexandria as well ✌🏻 living in dubai though

    • @veronicafadel8693
      @veronicafadel8693 Před 2 lety

      @@nahlahassan222 yes, we live on the coast now🇪🇬🥰

  • @subalexn7
    @subalexn7 Před 2 lety +3

    Just beautiful. No words!!
    My all time favourite bucket list destination as well.
    Hope to visit someday. Till then Gareth's videos to the rescue... 😎

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much my friend! I hope you have the chance to visit one day! 😀

  • @KonahaAliana
    @KonahaAliana Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the awesome travel videos! I'm watching through all the Egypt videos again.
    As a kid I was really fascinated with Egypt, I even started saving up money when I was 10, so I could one day travel there myself. I got pretty ill in my teens, sadly and can't really travel anymore.
    Through your videos I still kinda feel like I've been there. I'm thankful we have cameras, videos and people like you, who share their experiences!

  • @guzmandiva
    @guzmandiva Před 2 lety

    Wow!!! Super beautiful views😍😍😍

  • @Tunisianatheart
    @Tunisianatheart Před 2 lety +18

    Not travelling has been really tough for me too and many others, so I can identify with your feelings when in the temple alone! I even teared up myself seeing your reaction. Travel is so amazing and as someone who loves ruins and ancient cultures, I think it's awesome that you're in Egypt and it's so wonderful that you're overseas for the first time in 2 years. Enjoy your experience in Egypt 🙂🙃

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the message and for following along! It was truly a special moment in the early morning at the Pyramid alone. Like two years of waiting all coming out! 😊

  • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
    @EgyptAdventuresTravel Před 2 lety +3

    Hey Gareth, I am so glad you got to go overseas, and that you came to Egypt first! I am looking forward to seeing all of your Egypt content--keep it up :). I love it when new travelers to Egypt discover my second home!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much! I can't wait to share more from this magical country!!

  • @Kat-ci1mv
    @Kat-ci1mv Před rokem +1

    Gareth, 1st time viewer and I have to say I am very impressed with your videos!! Wow, seeing the pyramids and sphinx up close and personal like this made me feel like I was right there with you experiencing it for the first time. Truly amazing! And like you said, you don't realize their size until you see them for yourself!!

  • @Boudanyoussefraqs
    @Boudanyoussefraqs Před 2 lety

    This is wholesome! And you’re super adorable !

  • @ztcatchy
    @ztcatchy Před 2 lety +11

    this is so amazing we still have cultural heritage of this age and size, there are so many theories of how these pyramids were built, visiting such monuments and places can't be overestimated

    • @marwaqoura7804
      @marwaqoura7804 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you I am Egyptian ,the Pyramids are beyond amazing of course but there are more to Egypt than just pyramids ,Welcome anytime

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Truly, one of the most incredible and unbelievable sites I have ever seen with my own eyes!! Thanks for watching Tatiana 🙏

  • @ashleyst-pierre668
    @ashleyst-pierre668 Před 2 lety +3

    So happy for you!! Wish I was there experiencing all this 😭

  • @juankiko69
    @juankiko69 Před 2 lety +1

    I just want to thank you for this amazing videos, I don’t know if some day I get the chance to travel like you but in every video I feel like I’m by your side visiting every place you go. Gracias hermano.

  • @debrahturenne6337
    @debrahturenne6337 Před 2 lety +1

    Gareth you are taking my dream trip. Looks like you are having a great time.🙂

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh3474 Před 2 lety +3

    I was in Egypt and Jordan in October. Epic! Loved it! So. Much. Good. Food, and the incessant honking! 😎💞

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      I need to get to Jordan next! Haha, and yes, lots and lots of honking!!

  • @andrewcordle2424
    @andrewcordle2424 Před 2 lety +13

    After a long absence its great to see you again this time in Egypt. I would love to go someday and appreciate your enthusiasm. I’m not so sure about the noisy crowds, late hours and definitely not the liver you ate 😨 but as always it is great to see you enjoy yourself! 👍

    • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
      @EgyptAdventuresTravel Před 2 lety +4

      I don't eat liver in the USA, but Egyptian liver is soooooo delicious! I hope you get to go to Egypt someday soon.

    • @andrewcordle2424
      @andrewcordle2424 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EgyptAdventuresTravel I’ll take your word for it, however, I’m still not willing to try it…

    • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
      @EgyptAdventuresTravel Před 2 lety +1

      @@andrewcordle2424 haha, deal :)

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for sticking around Andrew! I needed a minute to find my spark again... Egypt has done it! 🔥

    • @andrewcordle2424
      @andrewcordle2424 Před 2 lety +1

      @@GarethLeonard It took you more than a minute… I wondered what had happened to you? Since I’m a subscriber to everything you post CZcams will let me know when your next videos are posted so not to worry… You at least have me as a fan !!! 🙏🤗

  • @audreychen6774
    @audreychen6774 Před 9 měsíci

    The video quality is superb!

  • @salahhashem511
    @salahhashem511 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thanks Gareth for your feelings towards Egypt

  • @apohlson1
    @apohlson1 Před 2 lety +11

    Thank you for sharing. I’m terrified to fly so I have to travel vicariously through you. 🥰

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you for tuning in! There are a lot of cool trips to do by train that I would highly recommend. I actually have been getting more and more freaked out by flying recently... maybe just out of practice 🤷🏻‍♂

    • @apohlson1
      @apohlson1 Před 2 lety +1

      Great suggestion. live in San Diego & will start practicing on the Pacific Surfliner. Looking forward to seeing more of your trip. Stay safe!

    • @samussam6554
      @samussam6554 Před 2 lety

      @@apohlson1 you can visit Egypt but make sure u hire a tour guide this is going to help u a lot and make everything easier for u
      Welcome

  • @billyd647
    @billyd647 Před 2 lety +10

    Great episode! A triumphant return to international travel. Excited for the next one already!!

  • @MohamedSalah-cg3is
    @MohamedSalah-cg3is Před 2 lety +1

    is so wholesome watching Egypt (my country) from the perspective of such an enthusiastic lovable person like you

  • @kweenen2865
    @kweenen2865 Před 2 lety +2

    It's always refreshing to see Egypt through the eyes of different people especially those who come from a completely different background. I hope it's a good start to going back to travelling the world.

  • @souma622
    @souma622 Před 2 lety +3

    Pure masterpiece 😍😍 love from 🇮🇳 🇮🇳