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

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  • Опубликовано: 17 мар 2022
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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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Комментарии • 1,1 тыс.

  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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: ruclips.net/video/eRNO3ppzIYs/видео.html 😅#TravelDeeper

    • @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834
      @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/rf5yEbFgHaQ/видео.html

    • @sunmoon4226
      @sunmoon4226 2 года назад +2

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

    • @bassanty_tube
      @bassanty_tube 2 года назад

      مرحبا بك في مصر♥️

    • @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834
      @prof.adhamazizlearnitalian3834 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UC4j6xjNsZLYhQeHrl-0CjFw@@bassanty_tube

    • @nahlahassan222
      @nahlahassan222 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +28

      welcome in Egypt anytime ❤

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +25

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

    • @user-me6zu1gs8j
      @user-me6zu1gs8j 2 года назад +8

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

    • @user-kh9op8fp7b
      @user-kh9op8fp7b 2 года назад +4

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

  • @PlanetNIHON
    @PlanetNIHON 2 года назад +133

    Happy to watch your vlog as an Egyptian

    • @salman0vic
      @salman0vic 2 года назад +2

      Happy to see your comment MEG ❤

    • @wafaamostafa979
      @wafaamostafa979 2 года назад +2

      كل عام وانتي طيبه ميج رمضان مبارك 🌙

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 2 года назад +1

      منوره ياميج❤️❤️

    • @Farah-qu2ee
      @Farah-qu2ee 2 года назад +1

      انا متبعاكي

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 29 дней назад

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

  • @joshgeiger8942
    @joshgeiger8942 Год назад +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.

  • @johng5166
    @johng5166 2 года назад +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!!

  • @leisamcinnes944
    @leisamcinnes944 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +4

      G'day Leisa, Egyptian Aussie mate here 😉

    • @munnashah1195
      @munnashah1195 2 года назад

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

    • @user-ow4ij8ix3m
      @user-ow4ij8ix3m 2 года назад

      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 Год назад +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.

  • @kyyyyyyyyym365
    @kyyyyyyyyym365 6 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @GarethLeonard
    @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

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

    • @Throwbacks2023
      @Throwbacks2023 2 года назад +3

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

    • @Orientalnilecruise
      @Orientalnilecruise 2 года назад +4

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

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina 2 года назад +4

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

    • @alielkhatib517
      @alielkhatib517 2 года назад

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

  • @FivedotFiveSix
    @FivedotFiveSix 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      Hhhhh sphinx wasn't much smaller, maybe empty space

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr Год назад +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.

  • @kamilarasho5086
    @kamilarasho5086 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

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

    • @kamilarasho5086
      @kamilarasho5086 2 года назад +1

      @@Hassan..eldeeb.7 for sure

    • @ALIAhmed-fe3nv
      @ALIAhmed-fe3nv 2 года назад +2

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

    • @mostafamm2459
      @mostafamm2459 2 года назад +1

      @@ALIAhmed-fe3nv 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @user-ow4ij8ix3m
      @user-ow4ij8ix3m 2 года назад

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

  • @pedromena1993
    @pedromena1993 2 года назад +9

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

  • @user-kt7sj2fl1k
    @user-kt7sj2fl1k 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for supporting Egypt

  • @zakzoghbi
    @zakzoghbi 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

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

  • @omhusain1714
    @omhusain1714 2 года назад +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 😻

  • @muhammedmamdouh7111
    @muhammedmamdouh7111 2 года назад +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 Год назад +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.

  • @darklard15
    @darklard15 Год назад +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💯🙂😱

  • @RennieNightcart
    @RennieNightcart 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +21

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

    • @TefaUK
      @TefaUK 2 года назад +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 Год назад +1

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

  • @ameryahia932
    @ameryahia932 2 года назад +3

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

  • @brandonmoore2237
    @brandonmoore2237 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +5

      welcome in Egypt anytime ❤

    • @dragonofthewest8305
      @dragonofthewest8305 2 года назад

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

    • @momongy4764
      @momongy4764 2 года назад +9

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +4

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

    • @Abdelrahman76674
      @Abdelrahman76674 2 года назад

      @@dragonofthewest8305 Well they were Slaves for us

  • @theoldman4834
    @theoldman4834 2 года назад +95

    *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 2 года назад +18

      We are more busy eating the food than promoting it

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 2 года назад

      @@lolohamed5aa 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @moazkhaled6221
      @moazkhaled6221 2 года назад

      يعنى رديء ولا لذيذ 🤣🤣

    • @aa77655
      @aa77655 2 года назад

      @@moazkhaled6221 حسب مطعم

    • @buffythebody1112
      @buffythebody1112 7 месяцев назад

      i was getting mad i couldn’t eat it too

  • @user-bs6hj6re8h
    @user-bs6hj6re8h 2 года назад +11

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

  • @giaot3689
    @giaot3689 2 года назад +41

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

    • @johng5166
      @johng5166 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +1

      Amazing! have a great trip Giao! 🙌

    • @wenomechainsama7711
      @wenomechainsama7711 2 года назад +1

      welcome !

    • @weareallbrainwashed5101
      @weareallbrainwashed5101 2 года назад +3

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

    • @wenomechainsama7711
      @wenomechainsama7711 2 года назад

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

  • @alaasayed3534
    @alaasayed3534 2 года назад +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 ❤️

  • @Mike-ks7nr
    @Mike-ks7nr 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      welcome to egypt

    • @samovitch2217
      @samovitch2217 9 месяцев назад +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 😂😂😂

  • @TheEverCuriousJen
    @TheEverCuriousJen 2 года назад +73

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

      You may visit Egypt again.

  • @erikh9991
    @erikh9991 2 года назад +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.

  • @nadanagyrada9962
    @nadanagyrada9962 2 года назад +3

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

  • @NataliesPassport
    @NataliesPassport 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +5

      Always welcomed to our beloved Egypt

    • @NataliesPassport
      @NataliesPassport 2 года назад +1

      @@amrnaeem6998 thank youuuu!

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      @@NataliesPassport welcome anytime

  • @emawaves6662
    @emawaves6662 2 года назад +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 🙏🌹🌹🌹

  • @oshyrayan7921
    @oshyrayan7921 2 года назад +14

    Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬❤️

  • @egyptianfalcon4749
    @egyptianfalcon4749 2 года назад +9

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

  • @sohailaabdelrahman1449
    @sohailaabdelrahman1449 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +13

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

  • @daniibrandi
    @daniibrandi 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 RUclips

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +11

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

    • @sarhan5568
      @sarhan5568 2 года назад +2

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

  • @yoyaoceans8233
    @yoyaoceans8233 2 года назад +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

  • @christineanderson925
    @christineanderson925 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @dropin409
      @dropin409 Год назад

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

  • @AhmedHassan-qi4gj
    @AhmedHassan-qi4gj 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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! 🙏

  • @TheHammy1987
    @TheHammy1987 2 года назад +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

  • @andresfelipeayala1995
    @andresfelipeayala1995 2 года назад +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.

  • @MarwaMHamza
    @MarwaMHamza 2 года назад +2

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

  • @gabel8345
    @gabel8345 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +7

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

    • @thecatbarkedatthedog1091
      @thecatbarkedatthedog1091 2 года назад

      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

  • @bts.world.videos4989
    @bts.world.videos4989 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +4

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

  • @veronicafadel8693
    @veronicafadel8693 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      You are welcome

    • @veronicafadel8693
      @veronicafadel8693 2 года назад

      @بنت مصرالعظمى🇪🇬 اعلان وساحلًا

    • @veronicafadel8693
      @veronicafadel8693 2 года назад +1

      @@EslamRagab24 اءلان وساحلًا

    • @nahlahassan222
      @nahlahassan222 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

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

  • @Amrmoawad85
    @Amrmoawad85 2 года назад +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

  • @b.r1647
    @b.r1647 2 года назад +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

  • @BH-oq7pz
    @BH-oq7pz 2 года назад +4

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

  • @joykamel2840
    @joykamel2840 2 года назад +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 ❤️

  • @69michaelwhite
    @69michaelwhite Год назад +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!

  • @nado6472
    @nado6472 2 года назад +7

    Welcome to Egypt Garett.
    So much love from Egypt

  • @jean-caesarmorales4662
    @jean-caesarmorales4662 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +3

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

  • @alex8426
    @alex8426 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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.

  • @djlehara
    @djlehara Год назад

    I was there in 88 before that temple was even uncovered and I still cry remembering how I felt. IM GOING BACK.

  • @LiveLoveLaugh22
    @LiveLoveLaugh22 8 месяцев назад +1

    It’s amazing to see how you get fully immersed in their culture. Not sure I could drink that drink.

  • @marwaqoura7804
    @marwaqoura7804 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +2

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

  • @mkodous6020
    @mkodous6020 2 года назад +3

    Best vlog about cairo ever

  • @ahmedzaki9434
    @ahmedzaki9434 2 года назад

    Loved every bit of your videos

  • @KPGLIKESTOLEARNTHETRUTH
    @KPGLIKESTOLEARNTHETRUTH 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @mikek1402
    @mikek1402 2 года назад +21

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +1

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

    • @HorgretorGellantara
      @HorgretorGellantara 2 года назад +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 RUclips videos about Egypt lol

    • @weareallbrainwashed5101
      @weareallbrainwashed5101 2 года назад

      I am Egyptian, and living in USA, and my advice is to stay away from Egypt. It’s the worst country to visit. These RUclips 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 2 года назад

      @@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 2 года назад +10

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

  • @ztcatchy
    @ztcatchy 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +1

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

  • @emilelmanquabadi1323
    @emilelmanquabadi1323 2 года назад

    Absolutely awesome good work we need more please 🙏

  • @rafifmohamed5041
    @rafifmohamed5041 2 года назад

    Thank you for that lovely video 💐hope you visit Egypt again

  • @gokergoker8892
    @gokergoker8892 2 года назад +3

    🇪🇬💚Thank you, yes it is a wonderful country pyramids and pharaohs. It is one of the oldest civilizations. Enjoy your trip and with the good people. It is a country..great..

  • @Throwbacks2023
    @Throwbacks2023 2 года назад +18

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

  • @TheLatinoExplorer
    @TheLatinoExplorer 7 месяцев назад

    When I was there I starred at the pyramids from my hotel window for 15 hours straight. It’s an amazing experience.

  • @hananabdelaal3296
    @hananabdelaal3296 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just found your channel am so happy as an Egyption living most of my life in the US let me tell you i visit Egypt all the time and every time am so excited to see the hard work that been done to Egypt if you need some information for next time you going let me know, there is completely different side of Egypt to see am sure you know and Dahab, Sharm el Shaigh is omg amazing also a place called al Aslah amazing good luck and please go back show the other face of new Egypt visit New Giza and New Cairo it's very modern community.

  • @SteveBryanFL
    @SteveBryanFL 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +3

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +1

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

  • @nickloong
    @nickloong Год назад +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! ✌️

  • @user-ip5ex1vf3f
    @user-ip5ex1vf3f Год назад

    Thanks for this Amazing video 😍😍😍

  • @azzaso4027
    @azzaso4027 2 года назад

    Great video 👍

  • @lindablossom4710
    @lindablossom4710 2 года назад +6

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

  • @aladepollo4833
    @aladepollo4833 2 года назад

    Looking forward to go!!

  • @butterfliesarecool6155
    @butterfliesarecool6155 Год назад

    Second video I've seen of yours I definitely liked and subscribed!!!!

  • @chelsead6103
    @chelsead6103 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +1

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

    • @AymanAminHamad
      @AymanAminHamad 2 года назад

      You are most welcome to visit Egypt Chelsea

    • @samussam6554
      @samussam6554 2 года назад

      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

  • @jihanmakram4688
    @jihanmakram4688 2 года назад +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. ❤️

  • @monicasarahrossouw7281
    @monicasarahrossouw7281 2 месяца назад

    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!

  • @gailweatherall1215
    @gailweatherall1215 9 месяцев назад +1

    one of the most amazing places I have ever visited.

  • @souma622
    @souma622 2 года назад +3

    Pure masterpiece 😍😍 love from 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

  • @andrewcordle2424
    @andrewcordle2424 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

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

    • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
      @EgyptAdventuresTravel 2 года назад +1

      @@andrewcordle2424 haha, deal :)

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +1

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

    • @andrewcordle2424
      @andrewcordle2424 2 года назад +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 RUclips will let me know when your next videos are posted so not to worry… You at least have me as a fan !!! 🙏🤗

  • @salahhashem511
    @salahhashem511 2 года назад

    Great video. Thanks Gareth for your feelings towards Egypt

  • @gemalynbascug7715
    @gemalynbascug7715 2 года назад

    thanks for sharing, the aerial shots were perfect..

  • @ashleyst-pierre668
    @ashleyst-pierre668 2 года назад +3

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +1

      I hope you have the chance one day! 🙌

  • @apohlson1
    @apohlson1 2 года назад +11

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @ramezwissaful
    @ramezwissaful 2 года назад +1

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

  • @14bqdonk
    @14bqdonk Год назад +1

    nice episode

  • @76Bigsmile
    @76Bigsmile 2 года назад +8

    So good to see you doing what you love again and being happy. Looking forward to more of this. BTW the picture in your hotel room wasn’t Cleopatra, it was Nefertiti (which means something like the beautiful has arrived).

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +2

      Haha, thank you!! I still have a lot to learn about Egyptian culture, huh? 😃

  • @shepz03
    @shepz03 2 года назад +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!

  • @zazaastergreen1263
    @zazaastergreen1263 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this

  • @Mimaaafan
    @Mimaaafan 2 года назад

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

  • @kevindagame
    @kevindagame 2 года назад +6

    I got emotional with the homeless situation and the stray animals. I tell my fellow Americans to count their blessings

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +4

      Yes, unfortunately traveling the world opens your eyes to many difficult situations, but it also gives you a ton of gratitude and perspective. 🙏

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh3474 2 года назад +3

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

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  2 года назад +1

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

  • @gracezaky1192
    @gracezaky1192 11 месяцев назад +1

    "the closest thing to time travel" is such a cool way to put it

  • @manarelnemsa
    @manarelnemsa 2 года назад

    Greetings from Egypt.
    Amazing video

  • @EgyptAdventuresTravel
    @EgyptAdventuresTravel 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +1

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

  • @mojojim6458
    @mojojim6458 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +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. 🙏

  • @dontcare563
    @dontcare563 Год назад

    Cool video! I'm going to Egypt next month and can't wait!

  • @audreychen6774
    @audreychen6774 8 месяцев назад

    The video quality is superb!

  • @marlonespi2670
    @marlonespi2670 2 года назад +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  2 года назад

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

    • @marlonespi2670
      @marlonespi2670 2 года назад

      @@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 :)

  • @subalexn7
    @subalexn7 2 года назад +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  2 года назад +1

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

  • @Wine_In_Hand_
    @Wine_In_Hand_ 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love your energy. I’m addicted to travel and your vlogs give me a fix now that i have a mortgage and know itll be a while before i can go explore again. 😭

    • @GarethLeonard
      @GarethLeonard  8 месяцев назад

      Aw, thank you so much! Make some side trips in the meantime to help manage the urges! 😅

  • @scent007
    @scent007 2 года назад

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

  • @Tunisianatheart
    @Tunisianatheart 2 года назад +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  2 года назад

      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! 😊