Is there such a thing as using clickbait to spread a positive message? 😂 I figured if other travel RUclipsrs could do it to talk negatively about Egypt, I could use the same power for good. 🙌 I hope this video was helpful! ❤️ If you have any insight or questions, please comment below!! 👇Otherwise, stay tuned for next week's episode, as I set out to discover the best pizza in San Diego with some of my best friends!! 🍕
thank you so much for your amazing videos. every point that you covered in your last video and this video was fair and just. Thank you so much and can't wait for your next videos
Egypt use to be one of the most liberal countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Up till the late 70s, you wouldn't see a single woman wearing a headscarf. Most women dreesed freely, wore miniskirts or whatever they want without getting harassed or catcalled. The so called modern Islamic awakening started in the 80s, Saudi Arabia used their petro-dollar to fund and spread Wahabism (strict version of Islam) allover the world including Egypt. By the late 80s, women started gradually wearing headscarf until we reached this awful state. I lived in Egypt in 70s and watched how the country transformed to a different Egypt we don't know. You did a great job explaining the current situation in Egypt.
Hi Gareth, as an Egyptian woman who currently lives in Cairo, I can tell you that it's best for a woman to read up on the country before visiting. Never let your guard down, have eyes at the back of your head! I know that the weather is hot and you would be tempted to put on short shorts and a tank top, but don't. Dress conservatively, cover your knees and shoulders and try to blend in. For the most part Egyptians are quite friendly and helpful, but once again, never let your guard down. It's a good idea to have a tour guide with you or a local friend. Of course in beach towns like Dahab or Hurghada or Gouna harassment is so minimal it's almost non-existent. It's Cairo and Alexandria that you really have to look out for. I'm speaking from personal experience.
I just wanted to tell it’s an injustice women need to cover themselves in order to be respected meanwhile men can easily go under the sun in shorts and t-shirt. Educate your sons to respect women
I’m an Egyptian woman and I advise female travelers to dress very conservatively as much as possible because Egypt unfortunately is a male dominated society and plagued with sexual harassment so women are harassed generally regardless of their age or race! Better to travel with a group of friends and also have a local guide Here in Egypt if a woman is with a man , other men won’t approach her! It’s like having a body guard lol It’s sad but true But aside from men harassment, Egypt is safe and generally people here are friendly and nice 😊
@@NajLahsen I'm really sorry that you had to experience this! Egyptian women suffer from this every day, everywhere they go so you can Imagine how terrible this is! especially in Cairo so be careful and you can always report any harassment to the police they take this seriously especially if you are a tourist as well!
Hi, I have questions for you. 1. In your opinion, is it safe if I visit El Cairo with my boyfriend or would men still harass me/us? 2. Do men address women tourists when they are with a tourist man or would they only speak to him? 3. I know we should avoid public display of affection, but can we at least walk hand by hand if we're alone (without a guide or a group) in the city?
Hi Gareth, thank you for having your vlog regarding women traveling to Egypt. Egypt will always have a very special place in my heart. You hit the nail on the head. I would love to make a return visit one day. Like, anywhere in life, just be smart about things. The people are very friendly, and helpful. One of my best friends is from Egypt. It was easier to walk about having someone who was fluent in Arabic. I also learned a few common phrases to assist in with my travels. Egypt is a memorable, excellent place to travel. Thank you again.
Love that you did this for women Gareth! Egypt is too much of a gem for women to pass up visiting because of fear. Loved Egypt. ❤️ Thanks for including me in this video!
Thanks for your honest words about Egypt, Gareth should ask everyone how many times did you hear welcome to Egypt😂 we hope to have you in Egypt again and again
Honestly I've always wanted to go and I had reservations about going alone but I finally booked my first soli trip and I'm so happy I'm finally doing it. This video was very informative
I'm a solo female traveler and have been in Egypt for almost 8 months now, I planned to come for just 3 months and I'm still here😂Now I'm using Cairo as a sort of home base while traveling to various regions in Egypt and also nearby countries. Lot's of respect for this video man, I have a small channel and I've actually been meaning to make a video about this same topic myself because I am constantly being asked by other women if Egypt is safe (whether it's women on facebook groups, friends back home in the US, or just other travelers I meet here). I travel on my own, booking buses, taking local transportation (microbuses or the metro here in Cairo), wander the markets alone, basically go everywhere alone, and I feel very safe here. There may be some verbal harassment but that is the extent of it (save for one loser that groped me in Khan El-Khalili on a busy night), and I feel very comfortable walking around late at night. So I would say exactly what these women say in your video, Yes! Egypt is safe for solo female travelers
Where have you enjoyed the most and connected to local culture? Fo uou have any guesthouse or off the path stays to recommend? I've traveled and lived in India on and off for decades I'm excited to shift my focus and do an Egypt deep dive. 💙
@@alisyd5645 Awesome, I love India! I went solo backpacking around India for 3 months back in 2019, I would love to go back as I barely scratched the surface of the country. I only spent time in the north, never even made it to Mumbai where I wanted to visit a friend who's from there, let alone even further south into Kerala and other places I would love to visit. I'll have to go back some day, friends I've made from there are always asking when I will return. I have been living in Egypt for coming up on 10 months now, but to be honest I still have many other places to explore in the country 😅Because I am living here now (Cairo) I know I have plenty of time to explore the country, so I have extended periods in Cairo before I take trips to explore other regions in the country. Just like in India, I still haven't been south in Egypt yet! 😂Right now it's very hot down there though, so I am thinking about going later in the year when the temperature drops a bit. The places I have been so far: Siwa, Alexandria, Port Said, and Dahab. I also took a tour to the Black and White Desert, but that's it! I have enjoyed Cairo the most, as it's bursting with life and has so much to offer, from local areas to downtown Cairo. I also like big, hectic and chaotic cities so it makes sense I like Cairo (I also loved New Delhi, spending nearly 3 weeks there on my trip in 2019, lived in Saigon, Vietnam for a while, amongst other large cities around the world). I have made many Egyptian friends and have been to several people's houses for tea or dinner, invited to future weddings, etc. Off the beaten path stays...? I haven't searched for too much of that to be honest, since I've made lots of Egyptian friends and am dating an Egyptian guy now, though I'm sure if you hop on couchsurfing or workaway websites you could find something remote or rural. I would say the hostel I stayed at in Siwa (deep into the Western Desert near the border with Libya) was pretty off the beaten path, and had a great time staying there. I was the only guest there at the time and made friends with the owners, who are from Cairo. I told them to message me when they were in Cairo and they actually did, I went to their family home, had dinner and shisha, and their sister even invited me to her wedding! I've been to their home several times now. So if you're friendly I don't think you'll have an issue meeting locals, they are very welcoming and hospitable, in my experience. I made a little review about the hostel in Siwa, if you're interested in seeing that here's the link: ruclips.net/video/NQKXZTK2jZ0/видео.html Also another video I made about Siwa, just random video if you're curious to see more about Siwa: ruclips.net/video/O_Uq0EBJkrg/видео.html
@@Gventures thanks so much... great message and Siwa is definitely on my itinerary. Thank you for links and videos. All the best and be well as you traverse this gorgeous planet we live on. So many cultures and fascinating places to visit. ❤️
Hi gareth as an Egyptian women right here my tips is just dress more modestly in egypt and if you find scammers just ignore them and tell them no we don’t want that . On the other end of the spectrum egypt is one of most magical countries in the world with rich history and amazing culture Egyptians just love people and loves interacting with different people that may seem off guard to some foreigners but just know that our culture and religion makes us have to be hospitable to people and we would love to help anyone don’t hesitate to ask for help when you feel lost and just enjoy it ❤️
just like any place, as a woman in Egypt, there are safe and not-safe spaces. Be travel-wise. When I was new here - there no hassles. Know where you're going and just enjoy. I've been on the train, taxi, Uber and walking even late in the evening (but in places with many people). Thanks for this Gareth!
Appreciate it Gareth! As an Egyptian, yes we have a long way to go and many things to fix. But highlighting the positives as others do highlight the negatives, will always move this country forward! Thanks
@1x0x truee, egypt gets so much hate on social media since day 1 But in reality it's amazing honestly Just take a tour guide or a local to show you eight places and not to be scammed And this works in almost all countries
As an Arab who hates hustling, I was skeptical of visiting Egypt alone despite being there twice with an egyptian friend and loving every bit of the trip’s experience. I cannot stress enough to say how safe, beautiful, unique and amazing this country and its people can be. My advise to any foreigner is to experience the country for his/her self, this country gets a lot of negative feedback in which not all the time is fair. I have to thank Gareth for being absolutely positive & balanced in his feedback on visiting Egypt, much love!!
Egypt indeed has it's charm but it's beneficial to warn first timers of the unwritten rules in any Egyptian City for example it's not allow to film in certain places as civilian police appear from nowhere and start investigating you and your activities. It's quite intimidating.
With all due respect, this is not Egypt. This is Disney Egypt. Solo female travelers, not talking about females traveling with other females, solo females, do not move about Cairo on your own without a guide. There is a real problem with the culture of men in modern Egypt. Spent 10 weeks there for work and could not wait for it to be over. Will not be going back. My heart goes out to the 99.3% of Egyptian women who report having been sexually harassed. I believe them.
Thank you Gareth..I, along with four of my girlfriends, am going to Egypt in September with a travel company. We are so excited about this adventure and were a bit leery being female, until I saw this video. Thanks for easing our fears..
This video is exactly what I needed! Currently planning a trip to Egypt and it was very helpful and encouraging to hear different women’s perspectives. Thank you for the enlightening content!
Thank you so much for this video! I have two weeks solo booked in February 2023 because I refuse to sit at home waiting for others to have the time or money to join me. When I tell people I am going to Egypt solo, everyone raises concerns about safety. The amazing women you featured in this video have put any of my concerns to rest. Thanks again!
This sounds exactly what I was thinking a year and a half ago when I went to Egypt solo for two weeks in March, 2020! I've been back twice since then, with another trip planned for March, 2023. Somehow, I connected with the greatest, most delightful people there. I absolutely fell in love with the amazing, crazy, wonderful, wild, beautiful, unforgettable country, culture and people that are Egypt. You go! Maybe our paths will cross one day....wouldn't that be the greatest!
I will give my honest and unbiased experience in Egypt as a complete solo female traveler. I went knowing all the bad and the good, lots of research etc. I went in with my best intentions and thinking like these women are saying "yes, it's very safe, etc" But from the moment I stepped a foot in the country I was harrased to the max, including a sexual harrasment experience in broad daylight at Khan el Khalili. Even though I was covered from head to toe! But as soon as they realize you're a foreigner those men feel entitled to touch you, grab u, pull you etc. They even teach their kids since they're little to do the same. Second harrasment experienced at the Al Azhar park by a bunch of kids under 18 who kept touching me and pulling me forcefully even after repeated attempts to tell them to leave me alone or I will call police..... nothing stopped them! Forget about notifying police about anything, because when I tried to file a report about a guide who scammed me over a thousand dollars, they refused to assist or even file a report! To them you're a foreigner and your word is worth nothing, especially if you're female. I was a victim of harrasment, theft and corruption. Will probably not ever come back unless I have enough money to hire an entire entourage of body guards etc. (Obviously not realistic) measuring the "good" the bad and everything in between, there's definitely more bad than good, out of dozens of ppl encountered, only 2 were honest decent citizens. I'm sorry but that's not good enough for me. It's my job to warn others of my experience, since I do see lots of ppl wanting to sugar coat the truth, and I've noticed lots of those ppl are biased due to relatives, boyfriend's, husband's they have in Egypt.
even that i can speak Arabic i felt very unsafe there, it was a nightmare, crowded roads, uncivil people i always thought that it will be like we see on TV and social media but it was total sh*t.
We are very sorry about what happened to you ... but you didn't do what the video is emphasizing on which is (hiring a legitimate or reputable tour guide will cut the all bad staff to less than 1%) because simply tourism is one of the main source of income in Egypt so they respect foreigners and listen to them -unlike what you wrote- to maintain this source of income and make them come again and have a living to feed their families. we don't underestimate your opinion but tourism is one of the main source of income to Egypt.
Egypt is a blend of hypocrisy, religiosity and low culture and people who are encouraging others to visit Egypt are actually partners in crime. Egypt should be boycotted but not entirely. It is steeped in poverty, Western women should boycott Egypt temporarily but men should definitely visit it.
@Slamar travel It sounds to me they don't. You aren't respecting her now by gaslighting her and making her out to be a liar. It seems to me like what they respect are the tour guides, not the foreigners.
@@therealzahyra as you mentioned (it seems to you) ... The value of the legitimate tour guide with a good reputation comes from the tourists evaluation and feedback. She didn't get that kind of tour guide and as a result she had a bad experience in Egypt.. We didn't mention that she is a liar but instead what the video is talking about (legitimate tour guide with a good reputation will reduce the cons to less than 1%
First of all I really appreciate you and the way you offer your experience in Egypt 🇪🇬 My name is Nashwa and I’m a tour guide in Egypt The people of Egypt are super helpful and friendly And loves to help tourists There might be some harassments from the vendors who wants to sell things to tourists I totally agree but that’s in certain places But in general people feels excited seeing a tourist and that explain why they keep asking for selfie’s with them It’s a way of welcoming others in a deferent way and to prove to friends and family that they met a tourist and spoke to him or her😊 . Usually it’s the youngsters who does that I’m a woman and a tour guide proudly from Egypt And I would like to let each and every woman still hesitating in taking the decision of visiting Egypt solo It’s safe dear Come and enjoy the experience and you will have the time of your life 🌷❤️
As a Canadian Egyptian who is married to to a Scottish Canadian, I've seen a lot of these issues first hand on our visits, I think the tips here are spot on, they summarize most of what I try to say to people for advise, I just want people to remember people who bother and harasse the tourists are not represtitive of the Egyptian societyas a whole, its a group that preys on tourists and live by the monuments but I get it is hard for tourists to tell the difference if this is all what they can see, if you have a bad experience it is hard to recover from it
10 years ago, I traveled around Egypt on my own as a 60 year old woman for two months. I had no big problems....one guy was a bit touchy on a bus and I just moved to another seat. Mostly, I felt very safe moving around the country on my own using public transport and budget accommodation. I did not go out to parties at night etc. but I quickly found that the city streets were still filled with families at night time so it was fine to walk around after dark. Dahab and other more tourist beach towns you can dress casually but elsewhere you need to dress conservatively. This does include sleeves! No bare shoulders. The touts hassling you at the markets are the biggest problem. Just look ahead and do not stop.....they want to be your friend, or will give you a guilt trip or whatever.....do not take it personally....it is just a game. Take a few days to find out the real prices before doing any buying. You will always pay more than the locals....a few extra dollars is not going to break your budget! Have lots of small change notes. Most of your interactions will be with males. They run the hostels and stores. Enjoy their friendship and company but be aware that some will see you as a way of getting more income or a green card. There are some very sad stories out there of women travelers in Egypt being dupped. Egypt is one of the most interesting places in the world to visit. I met a few western women who go there every year for a few months. Cheap to do at a nice guest house. I could happily do that too.
Thank you for your honest reviews and vlogs on my beloved home and thanks to every person who spoke their mind and revealed the truth about the widely misrepresented Egypt. It is instilled in our blood through many generations to be a hospitable people and we enjoy accommodating locals and foreigners alike. Naturally, take a tour guide if you are going to a touristy historical sight. Otherwise, you are not just safe in Egypt, you are in the protection and care of the Egyptian people.
I traveled with my sisters to Egypt 6 years ago and not once did we feel unsafe. I feel like I relived my trip through your videos thank you for sharing. I will say as women, we can tend to be more showy in skin here in the U.S but please respect the culture and dress appropriately and you will have the best time of your life! Egypt holds such a huge space in my heart and I pray I’m able to travel there again one day.
I would personally recommend just finding a local friend. Once you find that one nice person, everything follows. As an Egyptian if a tourist asks me for help or smth of that sort. I’ll literally drop everything I have for the rest of their time in Egypt, grab some friends, and show them the great experience Egypt can be.
Hi Gareth, for me Egypt has always been a great place to travel to. I first travelled there with my friends and then came back by myself a few times. I did have local friends who I could rely on for local knowledge etc. As suggested if you can, always use a guide!! Thanks Gareth for sharing and for giving another insight on Egypt!! 😘
@@belladavies9106 Hi Bella, I'd say be respectful of the lical area and bring a scarf to cover your arms if you are wearing something with short sleeves for example. Hope this helps answer your question. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!!
Great that you covered this Gareth. In my personal view - the great country of Egypt! The people of Egypt tend to be kind and welcoming! Having said that, the hustle bustle and the VENDOR-Game - can be next level. People are out to feed their family and make a living from the tourist trade so it can wear you down if you're not with a guide, in my opinion. Tipping culture is also something that's can be a big part of your day in the tourist world, at the sites, even with the staff there, in my experience (Cairo, Luxor, the temple at Komobo especially. - I don't know abt Sharm or Siwa or Alexandria). There also is a difference in what's called courtesy assistance and assistance offered but with a tip expected at the end. The people of Egypt are a nice people but the layers of understanding how things work, you may not have full time for. So for me, a solo-traveler to many countries, I would suggest, not only women --- but everyone go with a guide - at least the first time. Especially in Cairo, even Luxor and Aswan. Sharm El Sheikh - You may be able to navigate solo- with less prep but that's only speculation on my part based on what I've seen and learned from afar. Have the BEST time in Egypt, it's a country that should not be missed for sure! - get to the red sea for Scuba certification if you want. I'm going back for sure (I had to cancel this year's trip conincidentally) ! -e
I visited Egypt in 2019. I went with another friend of mine, we were always cautious. We never had an issue. People want to take pictures with you, at first we thought that was weird. We know both English and Spanish, we were surprised so many Egyptians knew Spanish. Food was amazing! People are friendly. The only dangerous thing we experienced was crossing those streets 😆
You always surprise me with every episode, thank you for the fair vlogs about my country, you made me love it all over again ❤️❤️ you and everyone always welcome to my country ❤️❤️
Sadly, the Pyramids area needs to have more security, so I would definitely recommend hiring a tour guide there. But also, the more you blend in, the less noticeable and more comfortable you will be. So, match the way people dress. Also, if you go to nicer areas like resorts and malls, etc., you'll likely have no issues being on your own. However, if you're going to more crowded areas like markets, etc., expect more attention, so either have a tour guide or learn a couple of Arabic words to tell vendors to stay away.
THANK YOU so much for exploring the female perspective here. I'm planning a trip to Egypt for later this year and have been watching all your videos, it was especially evident during the street food episodes that there weren't many women around. A bummer since I love street food, but good to be aware of the spaces where your presence as a woman isn't customary.
There are tons of women everywhere Maybe not in local cafes cause we don't like sitting there Mostly men do , drink some tee and watch football But your free as a woman to do whatever you want, just take care Egyptian woman here 🇪🇬❤️🫡
I went to Egypt with my mother in 2017 and it was such an amazing experience. I did hire an Egyptologist tour guide which was the best decision for a first time traveler to Egypt because he provided historical context as well as added personal security to wherever he took me. My most important advice to female travelers is to cover yourself (bare legs, shoulders) and do not drink tap water. The water is not treated the way it is in the States so your stomach will regret it. It is also very important to do your research before going there and to respect the culture. Egypt was safe, incredibly beautiful and the people were hospitable and kind. Do not hesitate to go there because it is an experience of a lifetime.
As an Egyptian Residing abroad..I am jealous of the wonderful experience all tourists have...hopefully I can go back soon home & do some of what I saw!
I am an American lady living in Cairo for 2 years now. Egypt is a magical, wonderful place; the people and the culture make Egypt my 2nd home. I feel totally safe living here. I dress modestly (pants or long dresses). I have walked downtown close to the Giza pyramids in the middle of the night and never had any problems.
I go to Cairo, Alexandra,and many other places every summer from June to august 1st to see family in 50% Egyptian Egypt truly is so underrated people have made it seem like it is just full of creeps and scammers. When really it isn't there are always going to be scammers anywhere you go even in America.But in Cairo if you dont wear cloth that will cover your legs or if you wear a revaling top then thats when you get cat called or harrased.I learned that the hard way.
I’m an American who has been to Egypt many times. My daughter lives in Cairo and is married to an Egyptian. I have to say, I have never felt unsafe in Egypt. I have been many places throughout the country. The only place I really don’t enjoy is the small village that my son in law is from just outside of Mansoura. These people have never seen an American in their village. I get stared at when I’m there, but, not in a bad way. They’re truly just shocked to see me. Lol My daughter has said that she has never had any negative attention since living in Egypt. However, she is Muslim and wears a traditional Abhaya and hijab. So, she doesn’t stick out like I do. 😁
Glad to see this video. I went solo & loved it. I hired a guide for the pyramids & sphinx because I didnt want to have to walk. It was hot & the distance is a bit much in the heat. Also to siwa-I did not want to be on a bus for 10 hours so I took a private car/guide. Hurghada & Cairo were awesome & safe.
Most important for a solo woman traveler is to try cover up most of her body when go in the street alone so she will look like a local and nobody will look at her or ask for a selfie
The Egyptian teenagers especially in cairo want to attract attention by following the tourists or even taking selfies with them but they are completely unharmful , they are so friendly and they will work hard to help once you need a help or asked them for anything , on the contrary , in sharm sheikh , dahab , the red sea towns , tourists are completely safe and they can wear whatever they want but in the upper egypt and cairo , they have to respect the country islamic principles by not wearing something really attractive otherwise they are all safe , Egyptian are so friendly and talkative people , they want to speak to you to welcome you and make you feel comfortable
Hey Gareth .. I thought we're done already about Egypt's tour ,but you are really amazing & I thought that you're not doing such interviews but you are super. Keep it up as I always waiting for your youtube notifications ✌✌
Yes, egypt is very safe and poverty rates are very low and as an Egyptian I enjoyed the life there very much, there is about 13 million tourist visit egypt every year, I think its the safest country in africa❤
Thanks Gareth for your help and support, honestly you're a great man with an amazing soul, smart, patient, always smiling, so keep it up! 👍 You will always be welcome in Egypt! 😊
Where did you find Ziad? Since you mentioned in a video that he's not a real tour guide. He seems very genuine and a reliable connection to have there, as a foreigner. Biso also. And I love how your Uber driver stayed with you, in the first video, until your connection came. It shows their care for someone who doesn't speak the language and can't navigate the city and people, like the locals can. I really loved your Egypt series! I've always been interested in Ancient Egyptian history and have yet to visit the pyramids. I hope you'll visit again soon and film! I'll be looking forward to watching!
Women should: 1- hire a tour guide or have a local friend with you 2- dress modestly 3- be very good at bargaining if they plan on buying things 4- have your Witt's about you 5- less touristy places like siwa , marsa alam & dahab are more safe , less scams and people are friendly
Thanks for this... I've traveled for years in India solo and allways have had great experiences, like a second home. I feel like Egypt will be as fun, rewarding and as comfortable. I want to spend a couple months and really deep dive. I like the idea of air b n b...I also eNjoy charming guesthouses. Im planning an itinerary and plan keeping it chill. I know most really nice expensive hotel have day passes which is a great way to save money in seaside resort towns. My confidence level is cautious yet high. And I'm really excited. I really want to spend quality time jnside the great pyramids. And see all the major temples and obscure ones as well. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Shukran!!
Thanks, Gareth,for creating this video.It was the missing puzzle piece to ur Egypt series.I think it's great that you are aware of this issue and that you will seek out adding more Egyptian women when you next visit.Female representation should be visible in all ur videos, which I know they usually are. Many travel vloggers do not interact with locals when they visit but you always do and that is why ur so good.Sightseeing is only part of the equation.Its the people of a country that make traveling such a rich experience( unless u just want to go the all inclusive route and sit around a pool or beach all day, which I do not consider traveling!).
Thank you for spreading a positive message about Egypt Gareth. You're a great and honest man. Come back excited to watch more of your videos all the way from LA
Thank you so much for this video. Really helpful because actually a lot of women are looking for honest take on solo travel to certain countries. Im aware of the usual dangers of solo travel as a woman and it's undeniable that some places require more wits to travel to. Still, Im excited to go to Egypt in November =D
The harassment while in markets is aweful. The first day or two it's funny but after 2 weeks you get rather short with them. Then the scammers attempting to get you to create change for them. The money they give you is back is counterfeit. Never felt unsafe but not a place i have any interest in going back to but so happy we went.
First of all, I'd like to thank you about your honesty and honestly review about Egypt. Moreover, as I worked as a local tour guide for more than 3 years before, I have to say there are more thrilling places you should experience in Cairo and other governorates. As well, People keep eye on foreign women to keep sure that they are safe and not to get annoyed by any one .. that's kind of caring .. Waiting for filming your wedding from Egyptian girl soon 😉😃🌸❤
Clothes express messages to men in everywhere , just if you cover your body you send him a message that it's not available and you will be safe , if you come to Egypt try to wear in appropriate way and you will be safe
I am an Egyptian female living in Cairo and work in the feild of women rights would love to give you an insight but do not think i can put it in text Happy to reach out or have a conversations on any platform plus I am a fine arts graduate who knows all the not so popular Beauties in Cairo specially 😊
@@jayes8191 because they are fascinated by westerners as they only see them in Hollywood movies and will brag among thier piers that they met a westerner ( the closest thing to a celebratory in thier young mind) I think older generation did not face such thing for multiple reasons Firstly the power of social media , secondly before 2011 we had so many tourists it was the norm , as tourism is coming back it is something new for a 13 year old And you can see the same excitement with young girls too Even I get excited ( for other reasons ) as seeing tourists give me hope to going back to the normal before COVID and before 2011
Thank you for this video. My only concern was taking the train alone because I rather see the views from the train (I prefer amtrak in america vs. Planes for the views).
when I go to any of the coastal cities, I love to go alone, however going to historical places is much better with a guide as things get ready interesting, BTW guides are cheap
I just came back from going totally alone to Egypt. Very true what the lady said you feel everyone watch you and some look in awe and some look in shock or disgust (I'm covered in tattoos lol), I had lots of young girls take pics with me. There was only one time I felt genuinely unsafe and that was in the alexandria bazaar I had found myself down a street alone with maybe 40 men it was about 9pm and my gut instinct told me this is dodgy here go back. I used wrist wallets up my sleeves for my money and kept my phone strapped to my hand and wore full length over sized dresses to cover all my skin and not show my figure, you don't have to dress like that but if you don't you will get alot of attention and I didn't want that. I absolutely would go again, I would feel safer being with someone but I would go again alone, it's wild and loud and crazy but I loved it! Oh also a tip the roads over there are EXTREMELY dangerous if you ask a local lady to hold your hand (or man but I rathered a lady) and help you cross the road for a small tip like I did it will definitely be a good idea , I would not recommend anyone cross the big roads alone lol!
Sad that halfway through the video you say “None of the women I interviewed were actually traveling alone” When you title says “Solo female travelers” I clicked on this video because of the title, and it was a false title, misleading.
I had many bad experiences my first time in Egypt as a solo traveler I hated it wanted to go home asap. The only reason I went back was because I had an Egyptian bf but the 2nd time I was with him traveling and even with him I had eyes on me and it just feels uncomfortable. If you want to go for the historical sites just go on a big group tour you get to see a lot and you can dress comfortably. I don't recommend traveling alone as a woman you need thick skin. Cities I've been in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Hurghada and Luxor
i thought you were going to intentionally say bad things about Egypt in this video , like other RUclipsrs who does this for getting views or getting paid or whatever reason ... but you didn't ! Thank You for your honest Egypt review Gareth , and i hope you come back and visit other places like in the deep country side and Marsa Matrouh and Sinai ...
I love Egypt. I have been around 10 times over the past 40 years, most recently in 2020 right before Covid. I am a white woman with blonde hair. I don't blend in. While I think Egypt is safe, I do not think it is wise for young western women to travel there alone. I would not want my daughter to go alone. Some Egyptian men have contempt for western women. They have seen western movies and perceive western women as sexual objects. I'm not saying it is true of every Egyptian man, but it is there. Uncomfortable episodes have occurred to me and my daughter in Egypt.
As someone who lives in the US I am angry at Hollywood and the media for this portrayal of western women as sexual objects since everything in western culture is so highly sexualized. It's such a shame and does us a huge disservice by not being able to travel to countries like Egypt alone for fear of our personal safety. I'd never go there , especially by myself. I am also a white female with green eyes and blonde hair, very fair skin. It's simply not worth the risk.
Hii I'm an Egyptian woman here So basically beaches or these places wear whatever you want ofc (( hurghada, North coast, blue hole, red sea....)) In cairo i wear half sleeves and pants or summer dress knee length while walking around Malls or nice areas wear whatever you want ( zayed, madinty, 5th settlement) you'll find lots of women wearing tank tops or usual clothes there and some are covering so it's more of personal preference. Anyways sth knee length is fine And if in local areas in cairo just avoid showing the shoulders. That's it ❤
Well that’s so encouraging 👏🏻👏🏻 Egypt is so beautiful and has many many places to visit that gonna Blow ur mind even for a National guy like me … What I can assure u is that ppl are more than kind and warm.. The only negative here is visiting the pyramid because of the chaos there but if u are used to chaos u will be fine… Sexual harassment , I think it’s getting lower and lower because of the strong sentence the harassers might get nowadays … Nice lovely video ❤️❤️
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue in Egypt, with studies showing that a significant percentage of Egyptian women have experienced some form of harassment in public spaces. This harassment can range from catcalling and inappropriate comments to physical assault. There are a number of factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment in Egypt, including societal attitudes towards gender, lack of enforcement of laws and policies addressing harassment, and a culture of impunity for perpetrators. In recent years, there has been increased awareness and activism around the issue of sexual harassment in Egypt. Women's rights organizations and activists have been working to raise awareness, advocate for stronger laws and policies, and provide support for survivors. Despite these efforts, sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem in Egypt. More needs to be done to address the root causes of harassment and to create a culture of respect and equality for all individuals.
Huge props for making this video. I have no plans to travel but I'm always in awe of women who travel alone bc I'm definitely not that brave and being 5'2" and slight-figured doesn't help either. I really appreciate you addressing this topic as what you said is totally true and I think about it all the time--many places in the world are male-dominated societies and when people visit or watch videos of that place, you usually see the visitors interacting with men only, and what's shown is only one slice of a society that may have a VERY different reality for men vs. women. But I do get that sometimes that can't be helped due to time constraints or lack of access/contacts. That said, it's incredibly sad that sometimes all it takes is having a man around to prevent harassment (in any place in the world), aka don't respect the woman, respect the man.
Ive watched the whole Egypt series and I’ve gotta say I really admire how open minded and easy going u are! I will definitely be a regular viewer and if u ever decide to come back to Oz (aka Australia) there’s some pretty decent hiking places to visit I’d b more then happy to help u out! 😎
Is there such a thing as using clickbait to spread a positive message? 😂 I figured if other travel RUclipsrs could do it to talk negatively about Egypt, I could use the same power for good. 🙌 I hope this video was helpful! ❤️ If you have any insight or questions, please comment below!! 👇Otherwise, stay tuned for next week's episode, as I set out to discover the best pizza in San Diego with some of my best friends!! 🍕
Love that you said it was your ‘first’ egypt series. Egypt would love to welcome you back anytime!!
You did a great job bro ! Thanx for spreading the word 😊👍🏼
thank you so much for your amazing videos. every point that you covered in your last video and this video was fair and just. Thank you so much and can't wait for your next videos
Amazing work buddy i love your show
Egypt use to be one of the most liberal countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Up till the late 70s, you wouldn't see a single woman wearing a headscarf. Most women dreesed freely, wore miniskirts or whatever they want without getting harassed or catcalled.
The so called modern Islamic awakening started in the 80s, Saudi Arabia used their petro-dollar to fund and spread Wahabism (strict version of Islam) allover the world including Egypt. By the late 80s, women started gradually wearing headscarf until we reached this awful state. I lived in Egypt in 70s and watched how the country transformed to a different Egypt we don't know.
You did a great job explaining the current situation in Egypt.
Hi Gareth, as an Egyptian woman who currently lives in Cairo, I can tell you that it's best for a woman to read up on the country before visiting. Never let your guard down, have eyes at the back of your head! I know that the weather is hot and you would be tempted to put on short shorts and a tank top, but don't. Dress conservatively, cover your knees and shoulders and try to blend in. For the most part Egyptians are quite friendly and helpful, but once again, never let your guard down. It's a good idea to have a tour guide with you or a local friend. Of course in beach towns like Dahab or Hurghada or Gouna harassment is so minimal it's almost non-existent. It's Cairo and Alexandria that you really have to look out for. I'm speaking from personal experience.
should you cover your head?
Thank you 🙏🏻
I just wanted to tell it’s an injustice women need to cover themselves in order to be respected meanwhile men can easily go under the sun in shorts and t-shirt. Educate your sons to respect women
@@therealzahyragays are banned in Egypt
@@valsett3385 Fat chance of that! Most certainly in any country where men are taught that foreign women are "easy" and are whores!
Man, you single-handedly in 9 videos did more than what the so-called "Egyptian Ministry of Tourism" did in 10 years. Thank you!
lol!! true.
They don't get enough credit, you don't remember how it was around the pyramids and the museums in 2014? They made many things much better.
I’m an Egyptian woman and I advise female travelers to dress very conservatively as much as possible because Egypt unfortunately is a male dominated society and plagued with sexual harassment so women are harassed generally regardless of their age or race!
Better to travel with a group of friends and also have a local guide
Here in Egypt if a woman is with a man , other men won’t approach her! It’s like having a body guard lol
It’s sad but true
But aside from men harassment, Egypt is safe and generally people here are friendly and nice 😊
that's not in everywhere in egypt !! some place you can wear anything and nobody will Look at you !!
@@mohamedabdelaziz6197 yes but we all know that these places are very few and limited
and it's not the rule but the exception!
I had no idea they also target their own women......such a shame. I was sexually harrased at the Bazar, even though I was covered from head to toe!
@@NajLahsen I'm really sorry that you had to experience this!
Egyptian women suffer from this every day, everywhere they go so you can Imagine how terrible this is! especially in Cairo so be careful and you can always report any harassment to the police they take this seriously especially if you are a tourist as well!
Hi, I have questions for you.
1. In your opinion, is it safe if I visit El Cairo with my boyfriend or would men still harass me/us?
2. Do men address women tourists when they are with a tourist man or would they only speak to him?
3. I know we should avoid public display of affection, but can we at least walk hand by hand if we're alone (without a guide or a group) in the city?
Hi Gareth, thank you for having your vlog regarding women traveling to Egypt. Egypt will always have a very special place in my heart. You hit the nail on the head. I would love to make a return visit one day. Like, anywhere in life, just be smart about things. The people are very friendly, and helpful. One of my best friends is from Egypt. It was easier to walk about having someone who was fluent in Arabic. I also learned a few common phrases to assist in with my travels. Egypt is a memorable, excellent place to travel. Thank you again.
come after the new Grand Egyptian Museum opens , i think it will be great
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Love that you did this for women Gareth! Egypt is too much of a gem for women to pass up visiting because of fear. Loved Egypt. ❤️ Thanks for including me in this video!
Thanks for your honest words about Egypt, Gareth should ask everyone how many times did you hear welcome to Egypt😂 we hope to have you in Egypt again and again
You are welcomed any time dear , Egyptian woman here 🌷🇪🇬
Honestly I've always wanted to go and I had reservations about going alone but I finally booked my first soli trip and I'm so happy I'm finally doing it. This video was very informative
It really is a beautiful place. I went alone also and met some really nice people that I still keep in touch with. Can’t wait to go back again I ❤ 🇪🇬
@@Chris89898How did it go? 👀
I'm a solo female traveler and have been in Egypt for almost 8 months now, I planned to come for just 3 months and I'm still here😂Now I'm using Cairo as a sort of home base while traveling to various regions in Egypt and also nearby countries. Lot's of respect for this video man, I have a small channel and I've actually been meaning to make a video about this same topic myself because I am constantly being asked by other women if Egypt is safe (whether it's women on facebook groups, friends back home in the US, or just other travelers I meet here). I travel on my own, booking buses, taking local transportation (microbuses or the metro here in Cairo), wander the markets alone, basically go everywhere alone, and I feel very safe here. There may be some verbal harassment but that is the extent of it (save for one loser that groped me in Khan El-Khalili on a busy night), and I feel very comfortable walking around late at night. So I would say exactly what these women say in your video, Yes! Egypt is safe for solo female travelers
Where have you enjoyed the most and connected to local culture? Fo uou have any guesthouse or off the path stays to recommend? I've traveled and lived in India on and off for decades I'm excited to shift my focus and do an Egypt deep dive. 💙
@@alisyd5645 Awesome, I love India! I went solo backpacking around India for 3 months back in 2019, I would love to go back as I barely scratched the surface of the country. I only spent time in the north, never even made it to Mumbai where I wanted to visit a friend who's from there, let alone even further south into Kerala and other places I would love to visit. I'll have to go back some day, friends I've made from there are always asking when I will return.
I have been living in Egypt for coming up on 10 months now, but to be honest I still have many other places to explore in the country 😅Because I am living here now (Cairo) I know I have plenty of time to explore the country, so I have extended periods in Cairo before I take trips to explore other regions in the country. Just like in India, I still haven't been south in Egypt yet! 😂Right now it's very hot down there though, so I am thinking about going later in the year when the temperature drops a bit. The places I have been so far: Siwa, Alexandria, Port Said, and Dahab. I also took a tour to the Black and White Desert, but that's it!
I have enjoyed Cairo the most, as it's bursting with life and has so much to offer, from local areas to downtown Cairo. I also like big, hectic and chaotic cities so it makes sense I like Cairo (I also loved New Delhi, spending nearly 3 weeks there on my trip in 2019, lived in Saigon, Vietnam for a while, amongst other large cities around the world).
I have made many Egyptian friends and have been to several people's houses for tea or dinner, invited to future weddings, etc. Off the beaten path stays...? I haven't searched for too much of that to be honest, since I've made lots of Egyptian friends and am dating an Egyptian guy now, though I'm sure if you hop on couchsurfing or workaway websites you could find something remote or rural. I would say the hostel I stayed at in Siwa (deep into the Western Desert near the border with Libya) was pretty off the beaten path, and had a great time staying there. I was the only guest there at the time and made friends with the owners, who are from Cairo. I told them to message me when they were in Cairo and they actually did, I went to their family home, had dinner and shisha, and their sister even invited me to her wedding! I've been to their home several times now. So if you're friendly I don't think you'll have an issue meeting locals, they are very welcoming and hospitable, in my experience. I made a little review about the hostel in Siwa, if you're interested in seeing that here's the link: ruclips.net/video/NQKXZTK2jZ0/видео.html
Also another video I made about Siwa, just random video if you're curious to see more about Siwa: ruclips.net/video/O_Uq0EBJkrg/видео.html
@@Gventures thanks so much... great message and Siwa is definitely on my itinerary. Thank you for links and videos. All the best and be well as you traverse this gorgeous planet we live on. So many cultures and fascinating places to visit. ❤️
Thank you, you are welocme to stay permanently with us 😊
Thank you for sharing! I’m coming to Cairo to sent 2 weeks in the next few day and I’m doing to check your channel out as well. 😊
Hi gareth as an Egyptian women right here my tips is just dress more modestly in egypt and if you find scammers just ignore them and tell them no we don’t want that . On the other end of the spectrum egypt is one of most magical countries in the world with rich history and amazing culture Egyptians just love people and loves interacting with different people that may seem off guard to some foreigners but just know that our culture and religion makes us have to be hospitable to people and we would love to help anyone don’t hesitate to ask for help when you feel lost and just enjoy it ❤️
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Hello! How can you differentiate when someone is just curious and wants to be friendly with you, from someone with bad intentions?
just like any place, as a woman in Egypt, there are safe and not-safe spaces. Be travel-wise. When I was new here - there no hassles. Know where you're going and just enjoy. I've been on the train, taxi, Uber and walking even late in the evening (but in places with many people). Thanks for this Gareth!
Exactly 💯 💯
Appreciate it Gareth! As an Egyptian, yes we have a long way to go and many things to fix. But highlighting the positives as others do highlight the negatives, will always move this country forward! Thanks
@1x0x truee, egypt gets so much hate on social media since day 1
But in reality it's amazing honestly
Just take a tour guide or a local to show you eight places and not to be scammed
And this works in almost all countries
As an Arab who hates hustling, I was skeptical of visiting Egypt alone despite being there twice with an egyptian friend and loving every bit of the trip’s experience. I cannot stress enough to say how safe, beautiful, unique and amazing this country and its people can be. My advise to any foreigner is to experience the country for his/her self, this country gets a lot of negative feedback in which not all the time is fair. I have to thank Gareth for being absolutely positive & balanced in his feedback on visiting Egypt, much love!!
Thanks a lot fellow Arab for being that honest and positive ,Egyptian here 🇪🇬🙏🌷
Exactly
Egypt indeed has it's charm but it's beneficial to warn first timers of the unwritten rules in any Egyptian City for example it's not allow to film in certain places as civilian police appear from nowhere and start investigating you and your activities. It's quite intimidating.
@@pangkayortega6308 egymonuments.gov.eg/en/news/egyptian-government-allows-egyptians-and-tourists-to-take-photographs-for-non-commercial-use
With all due respect, this is not Egypt. This is Disney Egypt.
Solo female travelers, not talking about females traveling with other females, solo females, do not move about Cairo on your own without a guide. There is a real problem with the culture of men in modern Egypt. Spent 10 weeks there for work and could not wait for it to be over. Will not be going back. My heart goes out to the 99.3% of Egyptian women who report having been sexually harassed. I believe them.
Thank you Gareth..I, along with four of my girlfriends, am going to Egypt in September with a travel company. We are so excited about this adventure and were a bit leery being female, until I saw this video. Thanks for easing our fears..
This video is exactly what I needed! Currently planning a trip to Egypt and it was very helpful and encouraging to hear different women’s perspectives. Thank you for the enlightening content!
Thank you so much for this video! I have two weeks solo booked in February 2023 because I refuse to sit at home waiting for others to have the time or money to join me. When I tell people I am going to Egypt solo, everyone raises concerns about safety. The amazing women you featured in this video have put any of my concerns to rest. Thanks again!
Every one raises concerns about safety? They should focus on elementary schools shooting they do on a daily basis
Hi, u would luv it here. Just wear modest clothes in Cairo in public places. In any costal area, u be at your ease. No one will bother u
Welcome to Egypt..l wish you have a great time
same lol im currently planning a solo trip in November but it seems like a girl friend wants to join me
This sounds exactly what I was thinking a year and a half ago when I went to Egypt solo for two weeks in March, 2020! I've been back twice since then, with another trip planned for March, 2023. Somehow, I connected with the greatest, most delightful people there. I absolutely fell in love with the amazing, crazy, wonderful, wild, beautiful, unforgettable country, culture and people that are Egypt. You go! Maybe our paths will cross one day....wouldn't that be the greatest!
That “no alcohollllll” unity moment always makes me laugh so hard. Thank you for all you do with your channel 💕and the wisdom and joy you bring
I will give my honest and unbiased experience in Egypt as a complete solo female traveler. I went knowing all the bad and the good, lots of research etc. I went in with my best intentions and thinking like these women are saying "yes, it's very safe, etc" But from the moment I stepped a foot in the country I was harrased to the max, including a sexual harrasment experience in broad daylight at Khan el Khalili. Even though I was covered from head to toe! But as soon as they realize you're a foreigner those men feel entitled to touch you, grab u, pull you etc. They even teach their kids since they're little to do the same. Second harrasment experienced at the Al Azhar park by a bunch of kids under 18 who kept touching me and pulling me forcefully even after repeated attempts to tell them to leave me alone or I will call police..... nothing stopped them!
Forget about notifying police about anything, because when I tried to file a report about a guide who scammed me over a thousand dollars, they refused to assist or even file a report! To them you're a foreigner and your word is worth nothing, especially if you're female. I was a victim of harrasment, theft and corruption. Will probably not ever come back unless I have enough money to hire an entire entourage of body guards etc. (Obviously not realistic) measuring the "good" the bad and everything in between, there's definitely more bad than good, out of dozens of ppl encountered, only 2 were honest decent citizens. I'm sorry but that's not good enough for me. It's my job to warn others of my experience, since I do see lots of ppl wanting to sugar coat the truth, and I've noticed lots of those ppl are biased due to relatives, boyfriend's, husband's they have in Egypt.
even that i can speak Arabic i felt very unsafe there, it was a nightmare, crowded roads, uncivil people i always thought that it will be like we see on TV and social media but it was total sh*t.
We are very sorry about what happened to you ... but you didn't do what the video is emphasizing on which is (hiring a legitimate or reputable tour guide will cut the all bad staff to less than 1%) because simply tourism is one of the main source of income in Egypt so they respect foreigners and listen to them -unlike what you wrote- to maintain this source of income and make them come again and have a living to feed their families.
we don't underestimate your opinion but tourism is one of the main source of income to Egypt.
Egypt is a blend of hypocrisy, religiosity and low culture and people who are encouraging others to visit Egypt are actually partners in crime.
Egypt should be boycotted but not entirely. It is steeped in poverty, Western women should boycott Egypt temporarily but men should definitely visit it.
@Slamar travel It sounds to me they don't. You aren't respecting her now by gaslighting her and making her out to be a liar. It seems to me like what they respect are the tour guides, not the foreigners.
@@therealzahyra as you mentioned (it seems to you) ... The value of the legitimate tour guide with a good reputation comes from the tourists evaluation and feedback.
She didn't get that kind of tour guide and as a result she had a bad experience in Egypt..
We didn't mention that she is a liar but instead what the video is talking about (legitimate tour guide with a good reputation will reduce the cons to less than 1%
The part of the three women talking about alcohol made my day. All the respect to those brave women ♥️
First of all I really appreciate you and the way you offer your experience in Egypt 🇪🇬
My name is Nashwa and I’m a tour guide in Egypt
The people of Egypt are super helpful and friendly And loves to help tourists
There might be some harassments from the vendors who wants to sell things to tourists I totally agree but that’s in certain places
But in general people feels excited seeing a tourist and that explain why they keep asking for selfie’s with them
It’s a way of welcoming others in a deferent way and to prove to friends and family that they met a tourist and spoke to him or her😊 . Usually it’s the youngsters who does that
I’m a woman and a tour guide proudly from Egypt
And I would like to let each and every woman still hesitating in taking the decision of visiting Egypt solo
It’s safe dear
Come and enjoy the experience and you will have the time of your life 🌷❤️
So true, I just came from sharm this April and loved it.
شكرا😊
Truee, egypt is a beautiful place with very sociable people 😂❤
As a Canadian Egyptian who is married to to a Scottish Canadian, I've seen a lot of these issues first hand on our visits, I think the tips here are spot on, they summarize most of what I try to say to people for advise, I just want people to remember people who bother and harasse the tourists are not represtitive of the Egyptian societyas a whole, its a group that preys on tourists and live by the monuments but I get it is hard for tourists to tell the difference if this is all what they can see, if you have a bad experience it is hard to recover from it
10 years ago, I traveled around Egypt on my own as a 60 year old woman for two months. I had no big problems....one guy was a bit touchy on a bus and I just moved to another seat. Mostly, I felt very safe moving around the country on my own using public transport and budget accommodation. I did not go out to parties at night etc. but I quickly found that the city streets were still filled with families at night time so it was fine to walk around after dark. Dahab and other more tourist beach towns you can dress casually but elsewhere you need to dress conservatively. This does include sleeves! No bare shoulders. The touts hassling you at the markets are the biggest problem. Just look ahead and do not stop.....they want to be your friend, or will give you a guilt trip or whatever.....do not take it personally....it is just a game. Take a few days to find out the real prices before doing any buying. You will always pay more than the locals....a few extra dollars is not going to break your budget! Have lots of small change notes. Most of your interactions will be with males. They run the hostels and stores. Enjoy their friendship and company but be aware that some will see you as a way of getting more income or a green card. There are some very sad stories out there of women travelers in Egypt being dupped. Egypt is one of the most interesting places in the world to visit. I met a few western women who go there every year for a few months. Cheap to do at a nice guest house. I could happily do that too.
Belive me you can wear anything but people will watch but they aren't going to do/say anything
Thank you for your honest reviews and vlogs on my beloved home and thanks to every person who spoke their mind and revealed the truth about the widely misrepresented Egypt. It is instilled in our blood through many generations to be a hospitable people and we enjoy accommodating locals and foreigners alike. Naturally, take a tour guide if you are going to a touristy historical sight. Otherwise, you are not just safe in Egypt, you are in the protection and care of the Egyptian people.
I traveled with my sisters to Egypt 6 years ago and not once did we feel unsafe. I feel like I relived my trip through your videos thank you for sharing. I will say as women, we can tend to be more showy in skin here in the U.S but please respect the culture and dress appropriately and you will have the best time of your life! Egypt holds such a huge space in my heart and I pray I’m able to travel there again one day.
Egypt is waiting for you to come back 😊
Happy you enjoyed your trip
Your are always welcomed back ❤🇪🇬
I would personally recommend just finding a local friend. Once you find that one nice person, everything follows. As an Egyptian if a tourist asks me for help or smth of that sort. I’ll literally drop everything I have for the rest of their time in Egypt, grab some friends, and show them the great experience Egypt can be.
👀 so…. So what are u doing in October then? 😂🙏🏼 kidding, kidding. (But also on a serious note, guide recommendations if you know any?)
Hi Gareth, for me Egypt has always been a great place to travel to. I first travelled there with my friends and then came back by myself a few times. I did have local friends who I could rely on for local knowledge etc. As suggested if you can, always use a guide!! Thanks Gareth for sharing and for giving another insight on Egypt!! 😘
Can I be cheeky I’m going for to downtown Cairo area what as women can we wear
@@belladavies9106 Hi Bella, I'd say be respectful of the lical area and bring a scarf to cover your arms if you are wearing something with short sleeves for example. Hope this helps answer your question. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!!
@@miriama354 thank you so much
Great that you covered this Gareth. In my personal view - the great country of Egypt!
The people of Egypt tend to be kind and welcoming!
Having said that, the hustle bustle and the VENDOR-Game - can be next level. People are out to feed their family and make a living from the tourist trade so it can wear you down if you're not with a guide, in my opinion.
Tipping culture is also something that's can be a big part of your day in the tourist world, at the sites, even with the staff there, in my experience (Cairo, Luxor, the temple at Komobo especially. - I don't know abt Sharm or Siwa or Alexandria).
There also is a difference in what's called courtesy assistance and assistance offered but with a tip expected at the end. The people of Egypt are a nice people but the layers of understanding how things work, you may not have full time for. So for me, a solo-traveler to many countries, I would suggest, not only women --- but everyone go with a guide - at least the first time. Especially in Cairo, even Luxor and Aswan. Sharm El Sheikh - You may be able to navigate solo- with less prep but that's only speculation on my part based on what I've seen and learned from afar. Have the BEST time in Egypt, it's a country that should not be missed for sure! - get to the red sea for Scuba certification if you want. I'm going back for sure (I had to cancel this year's trip conincidentally) ! -e
Thank you for this video, Gareth, it means a lot to us women ❤
Loved the Egypt series, beautiful footage and a lot of fun (as usual, btw!)
I visited Egypt in 2019. I went with another friend of mine, we were always cautious. We never had an issue. People want to take pictures with you, at first we thought that was weird. We know both English and Spanish, we were surprised so many Egyptians knew Spanish. Food was amazing! People are friendly. The only dangerous thing we experienced was crossing those streets 😆
Glad you had a nice time
You are always welcome to visit again
Maybe when grand egyptian museum in opened, you can'ttt miss it out🫡🇪🇬🇪🇬❤️
I’m going to Cairo by myself next month. 🤩… I’ve been watching your videos since I booked my ticket lol. Thanks for your tips 🙏🏽
You're welcome at any time and i am sure you will love the experience ❤️
You're welcome 🇪🇬🤝
You always surprise me with every episode, thank you for the fair vlogs about my country, you made me love it all over again ❤️❤️ you and everyone always welcome to my country ❤️❤️
Sadly, the Pyramids area needs to have more security, so I would definitely recommend hiring a tour guide there. But also, the more you blend in, the less noticeable and more comfortable you will be. So, match the way people dress. Also, if you go to nicer areas like resorts and malls, etc., you'll likely have no issues being on your own. However, if you're going to more crowded areas like markets, etc., expect more attention, so either have a tour guide or learn a couple of Arabic words to tell vendors to stay away.
There is a huge development project in place right now at the pyramids area. The new experience will be much different. Come back!
What about sleeping in those little nice hotels in front of the pyramids as a woman?
Thank you Gareth for being a positive light in this world 🙌 keep it up
THANK YOU so much for exploring the female perspective here. I'm planning a trip to Egypt for later this year and have been watching all your videos, it was especially evident during the street food episodes that there weren't many women around. A bummer since I love street food, but good to be aware of the spaces where your presence as a woman isn't customary.
There are tons of women everywhere
Maybe not in local cafes cause we don't like sitting there
Mostly men do , drink some tee and watch football
But your free as a woman to do whatever you want, just take care
Egyptian woman here 🇪🇬❤️🫡
Thank you so much for this video!!! I’m going solo for my 40th bday!!! 🤸🏾♀️
I went to Egypt with my mother in 2017 and it was such an amazing experience. I did hire an Egyptologist tour guide which was the best decision for a first time traveler to Egypt because he provided historical context as well as added personal security to wherever he took me.
My most important advice to female travelers is to cover yourself (bare legs, shoulders) and do not drink tap water. The water is not treated the way it is in the States so your stomach will regret it. It is also very important to do your research before going there and to respect the culture.
Egypt was safe, incredibly beautiful and the people were hospitable and kind. Do not hesitate to go there because it is an experience of a lifetime.
Happy you had a great time
You are always welcome to visit again ❤❤🇪🇬
As an Egyptian Residing abroad..I am jealous of the wonderful experience all tourists have...hopefully I can go back soon home & do some of what I saw!
Same here
I want Gareth to be my 6 ‘2 American tour guide in Egypt
I am an American lady living in Cairo for 2 years now. Egypt is a magical, wonderful place; the people and the culture make Egypt my 2nd home. I feel totally safe living here. I dress modestly (pants or long dresses). I have walked downtown close to the Giza pyramids in the middle of the night and never had any problems.
I go to Cairo, Alexandra,and many other places every summer from June to august 1st to see family in 50% Egyptian Egypt truly is so underrated people have made it seem like it is just full of creeps and scammers. When really it isn't there are always going to be scammers anywhere you go even in America.But in Cairo if you dont wear cloth that will cover your legs or if you wear a revaling top then thats when you get cat called or harrased.I learned that the hard way.
I’m an American who has been to Egypt many times. My daughter lives in Cairo and is married to an Egyptian. I have to say, I have never felt unsafe in Egypt. I have been many places throughout the country. The only place I really don’t enjoy is the small village that my son in law is from just outside of Mansoura. These people have never seen an American in their village. I get stared at when I’m there, but, not in a bad way. They’re truly just shocked to see me. Lol My daughter has said that she has never had any negative attention since living in Egypt. However, she is Muslim and wears a traditional Abhaya and hijab. So, she doesn’t stick out like I do. 😁
Glad to see this video. I went solo & loved it. I hired a guide for the pyramids & sphinx because I didnt want to have to walk. It was hot & the distance is a bit much in the heat. Also to siwa-I did not want to be on a bus for 10 hours so I took a private car/guide. Hurghada & Cairo were awesome & safe.
Very nice! Thank you for the informations, at least now I have an idea on what to expect if I ever travel to Egypt. 🙏❤️😉
Great video! I’m looking to start solo travel and these ladies offers amazing trips advice and encouragement. So excited!
Most important for a solo woman traveler is to try cover up most of her body when go in the street alone so she will look like a local and nobody will look at her or ask for a selfie
The Egyptian teenagers especially in cairo want to attract attention by following the tourists or even taking selfies with them but they are completely unharmful , they are so friendly and they will work hard to help once you need a help or asked them for anything , on the contrary , in sharm sheikh , dahab , the red sea towns , tourists are completely safe and they can wear whatever they want but in the upper egypt and cairo , they have to respect the country islamic principles by not wearing something really attractive otherwise they are all safe , Egyptian are so friendly and talkative people , they want to speak to you to welcome you and make you feel comfortable
Hey Gareth .. I thought we're done already about Egypt's tour ,but you are really amazing & I thought that you're not doing such interviews but you are super. Keep it up as I always waiting for your youtube notifications ✌✌
I think its generally safe for women traveller, solo or not in Egypt. There is a general good experience from these travellers.
Yes, egypt is very safe and poverty rates are very low and as an Egyptian I enjoyed the life there very much, there is about 13 million tourist visit egypt every year, I think its the safest country in africa❤
@@omareslam44 LOL
Very good info for any woman who travels anywhere in the world, including the USA👍!!
Thanks Gareth for your help and support, honestly you're a great man with an amazing soul, smart, patient, always smiling, so keep it up! 👍
You will always be welcome in Egypt! 😊
Where did you find Ziad? Since you mentioned in a video that he's not a real tour guide. He seems very genuine and a reliable connection to have there, as a foreigner. Biso also. And I love how your Uber driver stayed with you, in the first video, until your connection came. It shows their care for someone who doesn't speak the language and can't navigate the city and people, like the locals can.
I really loved your Egypt series! I've always been interested in Ancient Egyptian history and have yet to visit the pyramids. I hope you'll visit again soon and film! I'll be looking forward to watching!
Ziad is my brother, I live in Canada and I'm friends with Tyler (Gareths traveling friend) so I connected them with Ziad :)
@@TheSuka1919 Oh, I see. Thanks for explaining!
Such a comprehensive video! Thank you for this :)
Women should:
1- hire a tour guide or have a local friend with you
2- dress modestly
3- be very good at bargaining if they plan on buying things
4- have your Witt's about you
5- less touristy places like siwa , marsa alam & dahab are more safe , less scams and people are friendly
Thanks for this... I've traveled for years in India solo and allways have had great experiences, like a second home. I feel like Egypt will be as fun, rewarding and as comfortable. I want to spend a couple months and really deep dive. I like the idea of air b n b...I also eNjoy charming guesthouses. Im planning an itinerary and plan keeping it chill. I know most really nice expensive hotel have day passes which is a great way to save money in seaside resort towns.
My confidence level is cautious yet high. And I'm really excited.
I really want to spend quality time jnside the great pyramids. And see all the major temples and obscure ones as well. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Shukran!!
Thanks, Gareth,for creating this video.It was the missing puzzle piece to ur Egypt series.I think it's great that you are aware of this issue and that you will seek out adding more Egyptian women when you next visit.Female representation should be visible in all ur videos, which I know they usually are. Many travel vloggers do not interact with locals when they visit but you always do and that is why ur so good.Sightseeing is only part of the equation.Its the people of a country that make traveling such a rich experience( unless u just want to go the all inclusive route and sit around a pool or beach all day, which I do not consider traveling!).
Egypt is the motherland, welcomes everyone on its territory as our ancestors did a former🇪🇬🤍
What I do when approached by hustlers, I say in Arabic "I'm deaf". Ana Asma. You have to say it like you are deaf. It works.
Nice to hear, you deserve a big thumbs up 👍
Thank you for spreading a positive message about Egypt Gareth. You're a great and honest man. Come back excited to watch more of your videos all the way from LA
Thank you so much for this video. Really helpful because actually a lot of women are looking for honest take on solo travel to certain countries. Im aware of the usual dangers of solo travel as a woman and it's undeniable that some places require more wits to travel to. Still, Im excited to go to Egypt in November =D
Gareth, you should make a video asking tourists how many times did you hear "welcome to Egypt"
Hhhhhhhhh 🤣
@@samanthajones4 if you visited Egypt you already knows, just 1000.000 times😂😂😅
The harassment while in markets is aweful. The first day or two it's funny but after 2 weeks you get rather short with them. Then the scammers attempting to get you to create change for them. The money they give you is back is counterfeit. Never felt unsafe but not a place i have any interest in going back to but so happy we went.
First of all, I'd like to thank you about your honesty and honestly review about Egypt. Moreover, as I worked as a local tour guide for more than 3 years before, I have to say there are more thrilling places you should experience in Cairo and other governorates.
As well, People keep eye on foreign women to keep sure that they are safe and not to get annoyed by any one .. that's kind of caring ..
Waiting for filming your wedding from Egyptian girl soon 😉😃🌸❤
Where are these more thrilling places you eould recommend please?
@@alisyd5645
It depends on your chosen governorate ..
Clothes express messages to men in everywhere , just if you cover your body you send him a message that it's not available and you will be safe , if you come to Egypt try to wear in appropriate way and you will be safe
My friends sister can’t go to Egypt because her step dad already sold her to his friends family to be married. Shit is ass backwards out there smh
That’s not even legal. She can very easily report them and they’ll be shoved in jail. Ppl love to exaggerate
Thank you so much for this video ❤
I am an Egyptian female living in Cairo and work in the feild of women rights would love to give you an insight but do not think i can put it in text
Happy to reach out or have a conversations on any platform
plus I am a fine arts graduate who knows all the not so popular Beauties in Cairo specially 😊
What do the teenage boys (or others) do with the selfie photos? Why are they so aggressive getting selfies with tourists?
@@jayes8191 because they are fascinated by westerners as they only see them in Hollywood movies and will brag among thier piers that they met a westerner ( the closest thing to a celebratory in thier young mind) I think older generation did not face such thing for multiple reasons Firstly the power of social media , secondly before 2011 we had so many tourists it was the norm , as tourism is coming back it is something new for a 13 year old
And you can see the same excitement with young girls too
Even I get excited ( for other reasons ) as seeing tourists give me hope to going back to the normal before COVID and before 2011
You should work harder to defend women rights the worst in the world I have ever seen globally
thank you for being fair
It was the truth. Many people just want to make broad statements about places without spending the time to actually pay attention.
Thank you so much for this content. Really has helped a lot with planning my trip!
I'm happy to hear that Lisa! Thanks for watching 🙌
love to every single person in this video great ppl peace out and yes come back soon bless ya ❤️
Thank you, and I will most definitely be back soon! Still so much to see and do!!
Thank you. This video was indeed helpful and I really enjoyed your series on Egypt. Can’t wait to get there. 3 mo to go. ❤️
thanks for the top notch content, brother.
I'm Egyptian woman & I travel to everywhere in Egypt alone by myself
Saaaaaameeee
Thank you for this video. My only concern was taking the train alone because I rather see the views from the train (I prefer amtrak in america vs. Planes for the views).
when I go to any of the coastal cities, I love to go alone, however going to historical places is much better with a guide as things get ready interesting, BTW guides are cheap
I just came back from going totally alone to Egypt. Very true what the lady said you feel everyone watch you and some look in awe and some look in shock or disgust (I'm covered in tattoos lol), I had lots of young girls take pics with me. There was only one time I felt genuinely unsafe and that was in the alexandria bazaar I had found myself down a street alone with maybe 40 men it was about 9pm and my gut instinct told me this is dodgy here go back. I used wrist wallets up my sleeves for my money and kept my phone strapped to my hand and wore full length over sized dresses to cover all my skin and not show my figure, you don't have to dress like that but if you don't you will get alot of attention and I didn't want that. I absolutely would go again, I would feel safer being with someone but I would go again alone, it's wild and loud and crazy but I loved it! Oh also a tip the roads over there are EXTREMELY dangerous if you ask a local lady to hold your hand (or man but I rathered a lady) and help you cross the road for a small tip like I did it will definitely be a good idea , I would not recommend anyone cross the big roads alone lol!
i watched another video before this and was almost afraid. No problem I am going
Don't worry it's pretty nice there
Just as any place in the world take care and enjoooooooy
Egypt has alot to give ❤️❤️🇪🇬
egypt is so unsafe! my travel plans are ruined. im just sitting in my rental until i travel out.
again you have my respect for honesty
As usual that was fair and to the point .. thank you ❤️
Sad that halfway through the video you say “None of the women I interviewed were actually traveling alone”
When you title says “Solo female travelers”
I clicked on this video because of the title, and it was a false title, misleading.
This should be a highlighted and top rated comment!
Thank you thank you thank you for be honest
Thank to every one here in this video love you all
Great video, keep up the great work!!!
I hope u come back to 🇪🇬 again and I hope to see u ❤️❤️
I had many bad experiences my first time in Egypt as a solo traveler I hated it wanted to go home asap. The only reason I went back was because I had an Egyptian bf but the 2nd time I was with him traveling and even with him I had eyes on me and it just feels uncomfortable. If you want to go for the historical sites just go on a big group tour you get to see a lot and you can dress comfortably. I don't recommend traveling alone as a woman you need thick skin.
Cities I've been in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Hurghada and Luxor
i thought you were going to intentionally say bad things about Egypt in this video , like other RUclipsrs who does this for getting views or getting paid or whatever reason ... but you didn't !
Thank You for your honest Egypt review Gareth , and i hope you come back and visit other places like in the deep country side and Marsa Matrouh and Sinai ...
Wahabi... what are the top to see in Sinai and Marsa Matrouh? Sounds interesting 🤔 shukran
Try walking in Athens Greece, or Rome Italy as a woman. Message is just use caution.
Thank u for this information as im going alone in two days to hurghada great to know that is safe for womens 🥰
I love Egypt. I have been around 10 times over the past 40 years, most recently in 2020 right before Covid. I am a white woman with blonde hair. I don't blend in. While I think Egypt is safe, I do not think it is wise for young western women to travel there alone. I would not want my daughter to go alone. Some Egyptian men have contempt for western women. They have seen western movies and perceive western women as sexual objects. I'm not saying it is true of every Egyptian man, but it is there. Uncomfortable episodes have occurred to me and my daughter in Egypt.
As someone who lives in the US I am angry at Hollywood and the media for this portrayal of western women as sexual objects since everything in western culture is so highly sexualized. It's such a shame and does us a huge disservice by not being able to travel to countries like Egypt alone for fear of our personal safety. I'd never go there , especially by myself. I am also a white female with green eyes and blonde hair, very fair skin. It's simply not worth the risk.
I love ❤️ Egyptian people
Simple answer: It's relative. Is Cairo safer for women than New York? Many think so.
Do women need to cover up ? If so, what areas/places ? - really appreciated this video & all you other videos (Egypt) as I'm considering going !
Hii I'm an Egyptian woman here
So basically beaches or these places wear whatever you want ofc (( hurghada, North coast, blue hole, red sea....))
In cairo i wear half sleeves and pants or summer dress knee length while walking around
Malls or nice areas wear whatever you want ( zayed, madinty, 5th settlement) you'll find lots of women wearing tank tops or usual clothes there and some are covering so it's more of personal preference.
Anyways sth knee length is fine
And if in local areas in cairo just avoid showing the shoulders.
That's it ❤
Gareth May God bless you , and give you more and more success
Awesome video!
Well that’s so encouraging 👏🏻👏🏻
Egypt is so beautiful and has many many places to visit that gonna Blow ur mind even for a National guy like me …
What I can assure u is that ppl are more than kind and warm..
The only negative here is visiting the pyramid because of the chaos there but if u are used to chaos u will be fine…
Sexual harassment , I think it’s getting lower and lower because of the strong sentence the harassers might get nowadays …
Nice lovely video ❤️❤️
Made my day!
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue in Egypt, with studies showing that a significant percentage of Egyptian women have experienced some form of harassment in public spaces. This harassment can range from catcalling and inappropriate comments to physical assault.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual harassment in Egypt, including societal attitudes towards gender, lack of enforcement of laws and policies addressing harassment, and a culture of impunity for perpetrators.
In recent years, there has been increased awareness and activism around the issue of sexual harassment in Egypt. Women's rights organizations and activists have been working to raise awareness, advocate for stronger laws and policies, and provide support for survivors.
Despite these efforts, sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem in Egypt. More needs to be done to address the root causes of harassment and to create a culture of respect and equality for all individuals.
What's with the selfie requests? I don't think I would mind, but I don't understand.
Huge props for making this video. I have no plans to travel but I'm always in awe of women who travel alone bc I'm definitely not that brave and being 5'2" and slight-figured doesn't help either. I really appreciate you addressing this topic as what you said is totally true and I think about it all the time--many places in the world are male-dominated societies and when people visit or watch videos of that place, you usually see the visitors interacting with men only, and what's shown is only one slice of a society that may have a VERY different reality for men vs. women. But I do get that sometimes that can't be helped due to time constraints or lack of access/contacts. That said, it's incredibly sad that sometimes all it takes is having a man around to prevent harassment (in any place in the world), aka don't respect the woman, respect the man.
Ive watched the whole Egypt series and I’ve gotta say I really admire how open minded and easy going u are! I will definitely be a regular viewer and if u ever decide to come back to Oz (aka Australia) there’s some pretty decent hiking places to visit I’d b more then happy to help u out! 😎
i just love your videos
Loved this series, you and your friend have great personalities. Will def subscribe now……..🤗🇨🇦