I just left Cairo two days ago and I know now that you need to give a firm “NO” and not smile and be cheeky with them. Saying no and then asking how much and other questions when you know you’re not interested in what they’re selling is a big mistake. They will never leave you alone. Say no thank you and good bye. Don’t allow them to walk along with you.
Say it in Arabic, and they will take it most of the time, "no" is just stupid since you go into another country that speaks another language because the whole world does not resolve around English.
@@enthusiastisch1922 Wow, you sound angry and bitter for no reason. Anyway, I had no problem communicating with anyone in English and no, the world doesn’t revolve around the English language or even the typical American tourist. My visit was pleasant and everyone I encountered on tours, shops and restaurants were able to communicate with me and other tourist in English.
@@enthusiastisch1922 I mean I don't wanna say it, but currently, yeah, it kinda does revolve around English. It won't in a few dozen years, but it absolutely does now. There's a reason we can travel to almost any country in the world and find people that speak our language.
Geez, I feel hassled watching the touts hassling you. It would completely stress me out and make for a frustrating travel experience having to put up with that. Love watching though🤙
I am apologizing on behalf of all Egyptians. And sorry you went through such a bad experience, this shouldn't have happened to you. And a small advice my brother, if you wanna get ride of these annoying ppl !! just don't engage with them conversation totally ignore them. Much love from Egypt
I'm not egyptian and I live in uk. you don't need to apologise. Charge any tourist 3 times the price. Westerners will have to accept the fact you are in the land of ancients.
He looked liked such a scammer but he’s one of the most honest and hard working men I’ve seen in these videos. Although I’m pretty sure 100 egypt pounds is pretty much 100 USD in terms of what you can buy for goods and food
@@damien412o The egyptian average inc. is 10.000 Egyptian Pounds, so 100 EP an hour would mean 100 hours of work a month for average salary. I'd say he made good money, but not extraordinarily good money
I used to dream of going to Egypt to see the pyramids but not anymore. Who wants to constantly be harassed while being on vacation??? You handled it with grace but I don’t know if I could be so kind. They just would not take a “No, thank you”. Then they followed you. As a woman I would not feel safe.
No place is perfect , if u have a opportunity to visit one of the great wonders and didn't just cuz of silly girly reasons then u r a fool, not everyone gets that chance and can afford that , if u can just do it.
The best way to avoid such people is to just say No once and don't reply to anything at all to whatever they say. If you talk with them or ask any question then they may feel that they can easily trick you by becoming more friendly, but if you ignore them then they will leave you alone after sometime.
@Sumesh Madhavan, This whole video is about being hassled, and Luke is inviting it by trying to be nice, asking names, being too friendly and not ignoring them. He continues the conversation with them even though he’s trying to get rid of them.
After this and previous stories I have heard - Egypt will fall far down the list of countries I want to see or visit. It is inconceivable that the authorities do not understand that this type of buying and selling is directly detrimental to tourism.
isn't it everywhere like this in north africa? I visited Morocco and Tunisia and it was full of people trying to sell you, lead you to their shops or wanting to guide you through the city. The best way to get rid of those people is by saying "no" in their language. At least it worked for me, so I was going around Marrakesh constantly singin: Lalalala lalalala lalala la la la :D
Luke, maybe next time stop walking when they're following you. Then look them straight in the eyes, be firm, and tell them to disappear. Don't engage in small talk with them and ask questions... if you do, that gives them confidence to carry on with their naughty business. Because you're nice and well mannered, you tend to care and engage.. As soon as you see them coming disengage at all levels. You will always know the few whom you are called to serve and work with.. trust just that calling. The rest, let them go.
Exactly he was also starting to annoy me by asking for their price like he was interested. Also saying you’re going to come back when you know you don’t want to makes them believe one thing.
@@bebo1452 then how is egypt able to buy so many 4.5 generation aircrafts like rafale and su-35? How is it able to build a multi billion dollar new capital city?
@@jubnaa Egyptian Economy is very bad , millions of people live in poverty or poor line , for this reason they need money , the government and its medias just lie and claim : Egypt is well ! I'm egyptian but I left it
I just visited Egypt a few months ago and my best advice is to be a jerk. I was similar to Luke at first where I was friendly but firm and would be followed literally everywhere I went. When I started ignoring them or had headphones in they simply got more aggressive and hostile. Snearing at me, cussing me out, grabbing me, begging me, etc. There are a million different ways they’ll try to scam you or hustle you. The worst scam I got was negotiating a camel ride at the Giza Pyramids for 150 Egyptian Pounds, when I gave them my card they charged 150 USD and it turned into a huge headache. Don’t ever take their first or second price and don’t be hesitant to google prices in front of them. Biggest red flags: they ask you where you’re from, they offer you Egyptian/Government price, ask for a tip, they ask to show you their shop, they say you look Egyptian, just come have a look, say don’t worry about the price, offer you something for free.
@@shaunstoffer155 I would say if anybody reads your story, please please do not give your card to strange men in foreign countries o.O... holy moly that could have gone worse.
I was there 2 years ago , everytime I stepped out of my hotel I was hassled immediately by taxi drivers, shopkeepers, horse carriage drivers, drugdealers, one after another..The worst place ever as far as getting hassled and harrased by touts.
They are like bloody seagulls! Waiting for you to throw a chip out and then they fight over it all! I never saw anything like it! I got 10 days of life experience there I wouldn’t get in 10 years in Australia
Randomly discovered your channel and love your videos.. Watched almost every video from last two days. Sending love from Pakistan and looking forward to your next trip to Pakistan.❤
والله احسن حل انك ما تروح لمصر. لان للاسف راح تواجه مضايقات و اجبارك على قبول العروض والا مراح تستمتع عندما تمشي لان المصريين المتواجدين في الاماكن السياحية. يمشون معك ولما تخلص من واحد. يجيك الثاني. ولما تخلص من الثاني. يجيك الثالث والرابع والخامس وووو وتندم على اليوم الي اجيت بيه مصر. للاسف مصر جميلة. لكن امثال هؤلاء الي في الشارع. يجعلون من مصر الحبيبة دولة غير ممتعه بالسياحة
I think Luke can handle this situation well, the loss of tourists is evident, so touts focus on every tourist who comes there, and they were clearly outnumbered. But the place's not to blame, it is beautiful, so rather than "Avoid This Egyptian City (as it's written in the title) I'd say... "Prepare Well For This Egyptian City". Thumbs up to you and the honest boatman!!!
Had exactly the same experience as you about 15 years ago and it hasn't changed.. However, it was all kind of worth it for the faluca journey and the horse ride I had into the desert. I had to pay off the guy to let me take the horse there by myself but was so worth it.. The rest was truly bad though, and the tourist temple "remains" were underwhelming. A place to go only one time ever, or maybe not at all... :(
The situation is very disturbing Even everyone is chasing you just for the money Stay safe and healthy best wishes for you from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Living in Belgium 🇧🇪
There are pro's and con's of being a white tourist. As a non-white I get hassled a lot less in places where I don't speak the language or understand it's culture. However, I do experiance second grade services at times, as it is assumed that I won't shell out money or won't tip well for the service. But overall, I'm just happy to be left free and not harrassed.
Watching you from lockdown in Canberra Luke. Great videos and living vicariously through your amazing travels. You're such a nice guy with a fantastic smile. Keep sharing the vibes man!
The look on Mr. Mahmouds face when you paid him was priceless☺️👏🏽 great video, especially the light reflections on the water in the 🚤. Good video showcasing what tourists can possibly expect 🙏🏽 👏🏽
@@redsai666 yeah that does suck, here in 🇺🇸 we have panhandlers that even ask for 💰 near the atm 🤦🏾♀️ that's super annoying, 🤷🏽♀️ have a gd weekend said:)
I found it funny, bro is on boat says how does it operate by the sail flag. Then about 10 minutes later asks what if there's now wind , how do we get back? Damn that would had been a good question much earlier just in case lol
Ooff, from seeing your videos I don't think I would want to visit that country unless they really change around, which I doubt will happen anytime soon. It's sad tho, because Egypt has many beautiful ancient sites to visit and their history is 10/10.
i was going to write the same comment.. i like to watch videos discovering new places , but started to worry about Luke and the fun turned out to be stressful .. these ancient sites weren't built by Egyptians , because the first 6 dynasty rulers were canaanites from Lebanon , that is why real Egyptians went ont smash the noses if their sphynx as a symbol of humiliation whent they kicked out the first pharaohs .. from Lebanon- Canaan.. and Manetho the oldest and most important Egyptian historian who listed the names of all the Egyptians kings who ruled Egypt , feigned to ignore the first 6 non egytian dynasty rulers as well as the Hyksos ( later on , who were the canaanites that the Egyptians called Hyksos) .. Byblos in Lebanon was the economic and religious capital for the Egyptians for many centuries .. they used to pray in the temple of astrate in byblos where we found more than 3000 obleysks dedicated from Egyptian kings and citizens honoring Astrate of Lebanon... but it is like generalized not to dig for the truth mostly for political reasons .
It was only yesterday I discovered your channel, and now I'm happily stucked. As a person you are so admirable. Lots of things to learn from you. Take care Luke 🌼
I encourage any tourist who don't find the experience they wish for to make a video like what you did and tell us what you disproved and wanted not to see in your visit. Your feedback is important, and we are working very hard to make the tourist experience better than before.
It is good to see someone who cares. I think it was pretty clear in the video. If you need more examples, just search RUclips for "Egypt". I haven't searched and I already know many issues that need to be fixed before I would even think about visiting.
Luke, you are the coolest guy and always cheerful in difficult situations but this is the first time i've ever seen you getting stressed by these guys. Luxor truly is such a tout place, its impossible to go out of the hotel without getting hassled constantly.
I went to Luxor in July. I loved the city, but the harassment is of epic proportion. I don't understand why the Egyptian government allows it. If not prepared, I can definitely see how the harassment could ruin one's experience.
I believe that soon the Egyptian government will do something, I am Egyptian and I have seen many Egyptian making protest videos against these touts that annoy tourists, Egyptians are not like these touts... So im really so sorry for your bad exprience...😕
I was there with my husband. My hotel was 10 minutes walk from Luxor Temple. We dscided to walk there, nice romantic walk along the Nile in sunset. What a mistake! We were being so harassed and followed that we ran to the Temple and couldn't enjoy it because I was so nervous and I was thinking the whole time how will we get back to the hotel. Rest of the trip we were in Hotel ordering room service :)
If you refuse somebody they say “you reject my hospitality” but you don’t let them lay a guilt trip on you! It isn’t about “hospitality” it is about them getting into your pockets! Tell them exactly that! Then do a mime like you are casting a fishing rod out and reeling in fish! They always laughed at that one!
I don’t know how you do it man. Stumbled on to this channel and I’ve seen 95% of your vids. Even thou I would never see myself traveling to these places, I love the content. I gotta say thou I am dying to try CHEESE PARATHA 🫓 😂
I had the same experience in Egypt - every single person justs wants to milk you, the excuses and stories they use became very tiring towards the end of the trip. I would avoid until they sort this nonsense out.
Felucca price, it's so good it was almost the same amount I paid the last time we went out for a picnic and "Mahmoud" i think he is a good man so next times i'll go with him. According to the harassment that happened to you, we the Luxor people are exposed to what happens to you, whether in Luxor or in the rest of the archaeological sites.. I pray that this behavioral phenomenon ends soon. I wish if you were still in Luxor it would have been my pleasure to host you.. so I hope your visit to Luxor will be repeated soon.
The guy in the boat, his name is Mahmoud, you misheard him. He is really good and helpful. They have had a difficult few years with very little business and he has his family, a wife and small child to support.
@@KLC6432 - very easy to say but have you seen the level of unemployment there and the very basic education that is available to the poorer? There just aren’t opportunities on every street corner. A construction labourer there will earn one hundred and fifty pounds a day!
Luxor is an amazing city and a must visit if you like history. You just have to avoid those annoying a******. The more you talk, the worse they become. You are also a little extra friendly, asking him at 8:00 about his name, sometimes carrying out a conversation with strangers in a touristic place isn't the right thing honestly. If you go to the North Coast in Egypt, that's where all the fun is for Egyptians every summer, 100 pounds would get you a cup of coffee and that's the price Egyptians are paying so its actually more expensive than all the touristic places in Egypt since the North Coast is visited by Egyptians mostly.
You are lucky Luke you have gotten some good prices that locals may not be able to have them 😀 this is related to the dead season affected by covid .Great videos .hope to see you in Egypt again
I went to Egypt in 2011. I had a great time, but the number of people just constantly coming over to you gets old. You do have to say No firmly. 1 thing I did was rent a driver. My hotel coordinated it and they got me a driver for everyday I was there in every city I went to. it was cheap and had no problems just tipped the driver at the end of the day. They drove and stayed at the location while I walked or I would call and tell them to pick me up at a location I walked to.Also they know all the back ways and where to take you to really see the site not the tourist bus stuff. I went to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandria. I want to go back again just to go to the new Museum in Cairo.
@@sumitm2841You cannot possibly state that for sure. There are scammers everywhere in every country and when I went to India last year I had scammers coming up to me non-stop everywhere.
I have been in tourism for over 40 years. Don't say you're coming back or you're will do it later. If you don't want it, just say "no thank you." Most people will stop thinking that there is a possible sale of their services.
Feluca for 100 egyptian pounds that is a good price already for one hour..specially this pandemic many businessman do not earn enough because there are no tourist..with your video you can help that guy promote his business..stay safe and have fun..i am happy that you have a new video uploads 🙏🏻😊
It’s 5 in the morning and im still up watching your videos ! You’re amazing ! IM SO SORRY for what happened to you in Egypt 😖😖you’ve been SO NICE😖😖😖 you should visit Riyadh in Saudi Arabia .. last 3 years it started to change and they care about tourists so much , people are welcoming and they speak English you’re not gonna have hard time explaining
@@ezix3753 طبعا يكولون مصر تخيل نفسك تريد تشتري من محل يلحقك واحد يكلك تعال اني ادليك. واذا كتلة لا ماريد راح يضل يلح ويمشي وراك والحاجة ام الف يبيعوهة خمستالاف اني اخر بلد افكر ازورة مصر الصراحة اي اجنبي راح يزور مصر راح يفكر العرب نصابين بس همزين جاي يجونة سياح للعراق حاليا وتكدر تشوف الفرق بينة وبين مصر اكو فديوهات
@@بثوثمباشرة-ف8ع بالضبط هاذي طباع المصريين عمرها ما تتغير و لهذا السبب عندنا بالسعودية يفضلو يوظفو مصري بمجال المبيعات لأنهم لهوجيه ( حقين كلام كثير ) و للأسف هم قاعدين يعطو انطباع سيء عن باقي دول الشرق الاوسط لأن الخواجات كلهم يحسبوننا نفس الشعب و نفس الطباع فمصر تكون مشهوره بآثارها فهي اول دولة يزوروها السياح و بعدها ينصدموا من التعامل السيء فبعدها يقولك انا تحملت البلد هاذي عشان آثارها و ما عندي استعداد ازور بلد مجاور مافيه آثار و اتلقى نفس المعاملة السيئة
Im sorry you had to go through that shit with the touts haha. Im an Egyptian who lives abroad and even tho I speak arabic fluently, Im rather light skinned so alot of Egyptians dont believe Im from there. I get treated like this on the streets often too. Its hilarious but kinda sad. Especially as some ppl in the streets can be veeeeery persistant🤣 I didnt know its this bad in Luxor tho, this was next level😂 Havent been there yet.
I agree, Luxor was a hugeeeeeee hassel! Had a guy follow me and my friends for 45 minutes trying to get us to take a ride with him. We went to McDonald's and he waited while we ate and got mad when we walked into our hotel which was next door.
Hi Luke love watching your video's. The street guy's were so over bearing to watch I felt afraid for you!!! Your content is always on top much love to you!!! 🇺🇸
I was in Luxor last February and experienced similar situations. However, if you say no thanks or tell them leave me alone ,they will walk away. But if you try to be nice and look friendly they won't leave you alone but that's as you said content,helpful for all travellers though. Apart from that Luxor is one of the best spots in egypt
Falcucca guy face when u handed him the note. Was clearly not 100. Well done luke. These locals need to understand if their treat ppl with respect dignity and fair then tourist will give them more and want to visit too
I couldn’t keep as calm as you , I would be telling them to leave me alone to enjoy my day! Totally spoils the experience😞 they are trying to make a living but they would make more by being respectful and more tourists would visit knowing they won’t be hassled 🙈
Yeah they are driving tourists away left and right by doing this behaviour. Sure you might hassle a tourist hard enough for some small money, but in the longterm, he will tell his friends & family about his bad experience, and you build a reputation that this place is a horrible destination for tourists. And as Luke said, true hospitality is shown in areas like Pakistan, where people dont approach you constantly, and they sit back and let you approach them instead. If egyptians cant do that, and make their own living without relying on harassing tourists, then clearly they are driven by nothing than greed for short-term gain, instead of longterm prosperity. Also they clearly don't respect their own religion which holds hospitality to a very high standard.... Im really disappointed in t hem, as an Egyptian who lives abroad, this is unacceptable behavior, and they should be ashamed of themselves. But so does the corrupt government
I think it is terrible the way the hassle and bother tourists. I realize they are trying to make a living, I love egypt and would love to visit, but that really makes me NOT want to go
I know they have to make a living but they are a damn pain in the Arse. I love the Red Sea & the Egyptians in the hotels are mainly kind but outside is a different story. Hence I stay A.I. cuz I can’t stand the bloody hassle of come in my shop ect. Well done though highlighting the shit most of them give out. 💕💕
Holy shit man, I was there in April. Stayed at the same hotel , was approached by the first guy that came up to you and I rode with him for a day and figured out he was scamming me. Later I rode a wagon ( big mistake ) which ended up with them tryna extort me. Luckily I met this guy named Mohamed who made the trip completely turn around . It’s still really terrible that they are that way with visitors
Just stumbled on this guy,s videos last week,my god this kid is fearless,great credit to this kid,after that accident, I would have said that,s it, any news on Omar from Pakistan such be a good guy,where to next, great RUclips videos,all the best from Scotland.
سمعة السياحة في مصر اصبحت في الحضيض عالميا اصبح السائح القادم لمصر يعلم ان سيواجه النصابين والمحتالين والمزعجين وجميع الفديوهات للسائحين في اليوتيوب يتعرضون لمثل هذا التصرفات المزعجة والهمجية ولايوجد اي تحرك من الجهات المعنية لحل هذي الازمة المسيئة لمصر
Haha, uhh so you didn't see the video on this channel from Pakistan of the Pakistani scammers on the beach threatening and scaring Luke for money? Yes such "hospitality". I think you were tricked.
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You got the patience of a saint. I have been to Egypt before, beautiful country, but the sellers absolutely spoilt it for me.
I just left Cairo two days ago and I know now that you need to give a firm “NO” and not smile and be cheeky with them. Saying no and then asking how much and other questions when you know you’re not interested in what they’re selling is a big mistake. They will never leave you alone. Say no thank you and good bye. Don’t allow them to walk along with you.
Say it in Arabic, and they will take it most of the time, "no" is just stupid since you go into another country that speaks another language because the whole world does not resolve around English.
@@enthusiastisch1922 Wow, you sound angry and bitter for no reason. Anyway, I had no problem communicating with anyone in English and no, the world doesn’t revolve around the English language or even the typical American tourist. My visit was pleasant and everyone I encountered on tours, shops and restaurants were able to communicate with me and other tourist in English.
@@nativenewyawka675 what is ur favorite country?
@@nativenewyawka675 He's angry and bitter cause he's wearing picture of comunist dictator on avatar . He's obviously lost in the past. 🤪🤣
@@enthusiastisch1922 I mean I don't wanna say it, but currently, yeah, it kinda does revolve around English. It won't in a few dozen years, but it absolutely does now. There's a reason we can travel to almost any country in the world and find people that speak our language.
Geez, I feel hassled watching the touts hassling you. It would completely stress me out and make for a frustrating travel experience having to put up with that. Love watching though🤙
Haha yep it’s much more comfortable behind the screen 🤣 glad you enjoyed 🙏
I am apologizing on behalf of all Egyptians. And sorry you went through such a bad experience, this shouldn't have happened to you. And a small advice my brother, if you wanna get ride of these annoying ppl !! just don't engage with them conversation totally ignore them.
Much love from Egypt
I lived in Egypt for three years and it was like a second childhood, better than the first! Such a fun country.
You know, I was wondering how I would react. I decided "Just don't entertain them." good to know.
@@patricksweeney5132 where were you in egypt ? and how long ?
@dosheeem where you from ?
I'm not egyptian and I live in uk. you don't need to apologise. Charge any tourist 3 times the price. Westerners will have to accept the fact you are in the land of ancients.
The guy with the boat was absolutely incredible, great work-ethic for such small money. 👍🏾
He looked liked such a scammer but he’s one of the most honest and hard working men I’ve seen in these videos. Although I’m pretty sure 100 egypt pounds is pretty much 100 USD in terms of what you can buy for goods and food
Thats the type you give him double what he asked for !
@@damien412o no it's not
@@aelno7622 k
@@damien412o The egyptian average inc. is 10.000 Egyptian Pounds, so 100 EP an hour would mean 100 hours of work a month for average salary.
I'd say he made good money, but not extraordinarily good money
I used to dream of going to Egypt to see the pyramids but not anymore. Who wants to constantly be harassed while being on vacation??? You handled it with grace but I don’t know if I could be so kind. They just would not take a “No, thank you”. Then they followed you. As a woman I would not feel safe.
Theres some countries that you need to be able to deal with them, not everywhere is like the UK or America
Women are not safe in Egypt outside of resorts sadly
Nice name
@@RepTyl The fuck does that mean? Stop talking dribble.
No place is perfect , if u have a opportunity to visit one of the great wonders and didn't just cuz of silly girly reasons then u r a fool, not everyone gets that chance and can afford that , if u can just do it.
The best way to avoid such people is to just say No once and don't reply to anything at all to whatever they say. If you talk with them or ask any question then they may feel that they can easily trick you by becoming more friendly, but if you ignore them then they will leave you alone after sometime.
@Sumesh Madhavan, This whole video is about being hassled, and Luke is inviting it by trying to be nice, asking names, being too friendly and not ignoring them. He continues the conversation with them even though he’s trying to get rid of them.
@@Rob_430 It completely contradicts himself
Tried that in India a few times Dehli, Agra. They will not leave you along no matter what you do.
The best thing. Not go Egypt
Because will be get headaches by the people when they walking with you all time.
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30:00 “hospitality in Pakistan…Next level….”Thanks for such a lovely remark 😍🥰
Cheese Paratha 🫓 with Chai from my side on your next visit in Karachi 😀
Need him to be in pakistan more
Chai Paratha Is Luke Weaknesses🤣
I'm so proud to be a pakistani. Its absolutely disgusting to see such behaviour by Muslim people sorry for this luke x
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What did he mean by hospitality in Pakistan is next level. Did he mean better ?
Glad to hear positive reviews for Pakistan Love from pk🇵🇰❤️❤️
At least in Pakistan you got free parathas, lift and a lots of love without haggling
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Extremely positive 🤣🤣👍
🇵🇰🤢🤮 Pakistan Factory of tiroirs
@@mohamed4553 shut up And don't make A hate about pk country
After this and previous stories I have heard - Egypt will fall far down the list of countries I want to see or visit. It is inconceivable that the authorities do not understand that this type of buying and selling is directly detrimental to tourism.
exactly
isn't it everywhere like this in north africa? I visited Morocco and Tunisia and it was full of people trying to sell you, lead you to their shops or wanting to guide you through the city. The best way to get rid of those people is by saying "no" in their language. At least it worked for me, so I was going around Marrakesh constantly singin: Lalalala lalalala lalala la la la :D
@Glenn The same thing with all the billboards in your country. Big eyesore. I doubt Egypt will be crying over you not visiting.
@@hamzabouteraa2027 Dont be so defensive about all the scammers in egypt, ya kalb 🤡🤡
Corrupt government with corrupt dictator and this is the result .
Luke, maybe next time stop walking when they're following you. Then look them straight in the eyes, be firm, and tell them to disappear. Don't engage in small talk with them and ask questions... if you do, that gives them confidence to carry on with their naughty business. Because you're nice and well mannered, you tend to care and engage.. As soon as you see them coming disengage at all levels. You will always know the few whom you are called to serve and work with.. trust just that calling. The rest, let them go.
They will not leave him even though , I live here I know those people. God help any one visit this country
Exactly he was also starting to annoy me by asking for their price like he was interested. Also saying you’re going to come back when you know you don’t want to makes them believe one thing.
This harassment happens every where in Egypt !
The harassment is on steroids in Luxor.
Why does it happen? Egypts economy is doing well so why does this happen.
@@jubnaa who told you that😅its getting worse
@@bebo1452 then how is egypt able to buy so many 4.5 generation aircrafts like rafale and su-35? How is it able to build a multi billion dollar new capital city?
@@jubnaa Egyptian Economy is very bad , millions of people live in poverty or poor line , for this reason they need money , the government and its medias just lie and claim : Egypt is well ! I'm egyptian but I left it
The boat guy is such a hard worker, he’s so sweet!! God bless.
I just visited Egypt a few months ago and my best advice is to be a jerk. I was similar to Luke at first where I was friendly but firm and would be followed literally everywhere I went. When I started ignoring them or had headphones in they simply got more aggressive and hostile. Snearing at me, cussing me out, grabbing me, begging me, etc. There are a million different ways they’ll try to scam you or hustle you. The worst scam I got was negotiating a camel ride at the Giza Pyramids for 150 Egyptian Pounds, when I gave them my card they charged 150 USD and it turned into a huge headache. Don’t ever take their first or second price and don’t be hesitant to google prices in front of them.
Biggest red flags: they ask you where you’re from, they offer you Egyptian/Government price, ask for a tip, they ask to show you their shop, they say you look Egyptian, just come have a look, say don’t worry about the price, offer you something for free.
What happened after they charged you $150 ?
@@NAHIID9 we got into an argument but the charge had already gone through. Had to dispute it with my bank.
@@shaunstoffer155 I would say if anybody reads your story, please please do not give your card to strange men in foreign countries o.O... holy moly that could have gone worse.
@@TravelWithBradley he had the card machine behind the counter. I wasn’t allowed behind the counter.
@@saul1344 he was behind one of those COVID clear counters where you have to slide your card under the plastic/glass. There was no other option.
As an introvert this physically hurts me 😖
I was there 2 years ago , everytime I stepped out of my hotel I was hassled immediately by taxi drivers, shopkeepers, horse carriage drivers, drugdealers, one after another..The worst place ever as far as getting hassled and harrased by touts.
I had the same thing. A BIG MESS I HATED IT BADLY. THEY RUINED MY TIME. INSTEAD TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY I SPENT MY TIME FIGHTING ARGUING....
They are like bloody seagulls! Waiting for you to throw a chip out and then they fight over it all! I never saw anything like it! I got 10 days of life experience there I wouldn’t get in 10 years in Australia
Same as here when I arrived in Luxor.. Good thing that the hotel staff that I stayed told me that to be aware of them and avoid them.
Beautiful place. I understand they are trying to make a living but, the touts are a terrible distraction. Love your videos!
This definitely makes me never go to Egypt!
Randomly discovered your channel and love your videos.. Watched almost every video from last two days. Sending love from Pakistan and looking forward to your next trip to Pakistan.❤
Thankyou 🤗 I’m trying to plan a trip back in winter, it’s a bit hot at the moment 😂
@@LukeDamant will wait for that..
Yess come
Been watching your egypt series, you’re a good sport. I dont think I will be going to Egypt anytime soon. So many random sellers coming upto you.
Why is egypt like this? Many people have similar experience. Their economy is doing well I hear so why is it like this.
والله احسن حل انك ما تروح لمصر. لان للاسف راح تواجه مضايقات و اجبارك على قبول العروض والا مراح تستمتع عندما تمشي لان المصريين المتواجدين في الاماكن السياحية. يمشون معك ولما تخلص من واحد. يجيك الثاني. ولما تخلص من الثاني. يجيك الثالث والرابع والخامس وووو وتندم على اليوم الي اجيت بيه مصر. للاسف مصر جميلة. لكن امثال هؤلاء الي في الشارع. يجعلون من مصر الحبيبة دولة غير ممتعه بالسياحة
I think Luke can handle this situation well, the loss of tourists is evident, so touts focus on every tourist who comes there, and they were clearly outnumbered. But the place's not to blame, it is beautiful, so rather than "Avoid This Egyptian City (as it's written in the title) I'd say... "Prepare Well For This Egyptian City". Thumbs up to you and the honest boatman!!!
👍👍👍
Well said
"Learn how to say no in a direct and misunderstable way" would be my title
Had exactly the same experience as you about 15 years ago and it hasn't changed.. However, it was all kind of worth it for the faluca journey and the horse ride I had into the desert. I had to pay off the guy to let me take the horse there by myself but was so worth it.. The rest was truly bad though, and the tourist temple "remains" were underwhelming. A place to go only one time ever, or maybe not at all... :(
U know what, man I like how Luke names chapters within each vlog. Shows u how much effort went into shooting this footage! Awesome ;)
The situation is very disturbing
Even everyone is chasing you just for the money
Stay safe and healthy best wishes for you from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Living in Belgium 🇧🇪
Stay away from any drug/joint. you are a promising young man with a future .hence show the world you are a much positive worthy individual
@@mra6220 People tend to over use them side effect is bad
There are pro's and con's of being a white tourist.
As a non-white I get hassled a lot less in places where I don't speak the language or understand it's culture. However, I do experiance second grade services at times, as it is assumed that I won't shell out money or won't tip well for the service. But overall, I'm just happy to be left free and not harrassed.
I am brown, hopefully I won't get harassed all the time as I will be landing in Egypt in January hopefully wish me luck
Watching you from lockdown in Canberra Luke. Great videos and living vicariously through your amazing travels. You're such a nice guy with a fantastic smile. Keep sharing the vibes man!
Thanks for watching Marc, hope you get outta lockdown ASAP!!!
The look on Mr. Mahmouds face when you paid him was priceless☺️👏🏽 great video, especially the light reflections on the water in the 🚤. Good video showcasing what tourists can possibly expect 🙏🏽 👏🏽
Only time an Egyptian smiles when he sees money 💰 welcome to egypt
@@redsai666 lol, I think we all smile for 💵 🤭 I know I do😉
Haha true that, i was trying to express how much i dislike this kind of behaviour, harass intill you get payed
@@redsai666 yeah that does suck, here in 🇺🇸 we have panhandlers that even ask for 💰 near the atm 🤦🏾♀️ that's super annoying, 🤷🏽♀️ have a gd weekend said:)
Probs to the boat Captain. He seemed a genuine person.
I hope you sorted him out. Seemed cheap. Keep it up Luke, 👊
He actually said he sorted the boat guy out.
I found it funny, bro is on boat says how does it operate by the sail flag. Then about 10 minutes later asks what if there's now wind , how do we get back?
Damn that would had been a good question much earlier just in case lol
You're more patient than me. My tolerance for scammers is around 11 seconds. I'm not as nice as you are with them.
Ooff, from seeing your videos I don't think I would want to visit that country unless they really change around, which I doubt will happen anytime soon. It's sad tho, because Egypt has many beautiful ancient sites to visit and their history is 10/10.
I saw so many videos of egypt i would honestly not go as tourist....
i was going to write the same comment.. i like to watch videos discovering new places , but started to worry about Luke and the fun turned out to be stressful .. these ancient sites weren't built by Egyptians , because the first 6 dynasty rulers were canaanites from Lebanon , that is why real Egyptians went ont smash the noses if their sphynx as a symbol of humiliation whent they kicked out the first pharaohs .. from Lebanon- Canaan.. and Manetho the oldest and most important Egyptian historian who listed the names of all the Egyptians kings who ruled Egypt , feigned to ignore the first 6 non egytian dynasty rulers as well as the Hyksos ( later on , who were the canaanites that the Egyptians called Hyksos) ..
Byblos in Lebanon was the economic and religious capital for the Egyptians for many centuries .. they used to pray in the temple of astrate in byblos where we found more than 3000 obleysks dedicated from Egyptian kings and citizens honoring Astrate of Lebanon... but it is like generalized not to dig for the truth mostly for political reasons .
It was only yesterday I discovered your channel, and now I'm happily stucked. As a person you are so admirable. Lots of things to learn from you. Take care Luke 🌼
I encourage any tourist who don't find the experience they wish for to make a video like what you did and tell us what you disproved and wanted not to see in your visit. Your feedback is important, and we are working very hard to make the tourist experience better than before.
It is good to see someone who cares. I think it was pretty clear in the video. If you need more examples, just search RUclips for "Egypt". I haven't searched and I already know many issues that need to be fixed before I would even think about visiting.
The best thing about your videos is that these are Raw and Real nothing sugar coated.
Keep em coming 😍
Continue doing these videos they are amazing 🔥
Thanks for watching 😀
best tourism ad ever - you convinced me to never go to this country..
Luke, you are the coolest guy and always cheerful in difficult situations but this is the first time i've ever seen you getting stressed by these guys. Luxor truly is such a tout place, its impossible to go out of the hotel without getting hassled constantly.
Thanks for remembering Pakistan's hospitality 🥺lots of love from 🇵🇰❤️
im glad ive seeing this video, it changed all my opinions about going Egypt,
Thanks a lot
People like Mahmud deserve better 😊
The first video I watched of you was a month ago and then I became addicted to following you♥️YOU GOT MY SUPPORT AND LOVE LUKE 🤝
It reaches a point where it's stalking and it's sick!
absolutely love you videos atm! keep up the amazing work! 🤍
Thanks for watching 😃
@@LukeDamant do you check your instagram msgs???
@@LukeDamant mean do you reply on instagram?
I went to Luxor in July. I loved the city, but the harassment is of epic proportion. I don't understand why the Egyptian government allows it. If not prepared, I can definitely see how the harassment could ruin one's experience.
I believe that soon the Egyptian government will do something, I am Egyptian and I have seen many Egyptian making protest videos against these touts that annoy tourists, Egyptians are not like these touts...
So im really so sorry for your bad exprience...😕
How is one going to enjoy the vacations when people are harrsing you?
@@HERCULES-im1sq have there been any improvement, turkey had the same issue and there crack down on this ,
Because scamming tourists is a part of the GDP in Egypt.😂😂😂
Salute to your patience ❤️
I was there with my husband. My hotel was 10 minutes walk from Luxor Temple. We dscided to walk there, nice romantic walk along the Nile in sunset. What a mistake! We were being so harassed and followed that we ran to the Temple and couldn't enjoy it because I was so nervous and I was thinking the whole time how will we get back to the hotel. Rest of the trip we were in Hotel ordering room service :)
Cool…. It means you saw nothing of the country lol. Take research before you go on holiday in countrys like that!
Egypt 🇪🇬 hospitality 🤣 = scary 😧
The boat 🚤 captain 👨✈️ deserves a ⭐️ .
I went last year from oz too. Add men staring and following to the mix as well
Don't generalize whole of egyptian hospitality just because of some people.
Egyptians are very hospitable , experience it yourself.
If you refuse somebody they say “you reject my hospitality” but you don’t let them lay a guilt trip on you! It isn’t about “hospitality” it is about them getting into your pockets!
Tell them exactly that! Then do a mime like you are casting a fishing rod out and reeling in fish! They always laughed at that one!
I don’t know how you do it man. Stumbled on to this channel and I’ve seen 95% of your vids. Even thou I would never see myself traveling to these places, I love the content. I gotta say thou I am dying to try CHEESE PARATHA 🫓 😂
Cheese paratha is sooooo good as is mince meat paratha. Do give it a try!
I had the same experience in Egypt - every single person justs wants to milk you, the excuses and stories they use became very tiring towards the end of the trip. I would avoid until they sort this nonsense out.
Man I am here after watching your recovery video in KIMS hospital,, you are really an inspiration for a lot.
Faloca price is so good he is honest thus is the price we pay as Egyptians as i remember
Yep he was honest. I gave him a good tip for the kindness 🙏
ده فشخكم😂😂😂
@@LukeDamant seen you do that in other Vlogs too where you are generous to people who are honest and fair.
@@creeper4489 ليه كم سعره؟
Yes that was a good price. I was there around the same time. I paid 200
Not sure why he says “ maybe later “ . He has to be firm and say NOOOO
These are so good please keep making these
Plenty more to come!!
100 pounds for 1 hour is very cheap to be honest even for Egyptians you can't find this price easily
He did end up giving him 300. Well deserved
Felucca price, it's so good it was almost the same amount I paid the last time we went out for a picnic and "Mahmoud" i think he is a good man so next times i'll go with him.
According to the harassment that happened to you, we the Luxor people are exposed to what happens to you, whether in Luxor or in the rest of the archaeological sites.. I pray that this behavioral phenomenon ends soon.
I wish if you were still in Luxor it would have been my pleasure to host you.. so I hope your visit to Luxor will be repeated soon.
The guy in the boat, his name is Mahmoud, you misheard him. He is really good and helpful. They have had a difficult few years with very little business and he has his family, a wife and small child to support.
Probably should think about doing something else then.
@@KLC6432 - very easy to say but have you seen the level of unemployment there and the very basic education that is available to the poorer? There just aren’t opportunities on every street corner. A construction labourer there will earn one hundred and fifty pounds a day!
It is so embarrassing when someone follows you even after you tell him not to😕😕😕
I love the boat guy, he seems so genuine
Luxor is an amazing city and a must visit if you like history. You just have to avoid those annoying a******. The more you talk, the worse they become.
You are also a little extra friendly, asking him at 8:00 about his name, sometimes carrying out a conversation with strangers in a touristic place isn't the right thing honestly.
If you go to the North Coast in Egypt, that's where all the fun is for Egyptians every summer, 100 pounds would get you a cup of coffee and that's the price Egyptians are paying so its actually more expensive than all the touristic places in Egypt since the North Coast is visited by Egyptians mostly.
You are lucky Luke you have gotten some good prices that locals may not be able to have them 😀 this is related to the dead season affected by covid .Great videos .hope to see you in Egypt again
"... hospitality in Pakistan, next level" yesssssss
My life in Egypt was smooth sailing..I spent the best of my life in giza cairo from 2000 to 2004 since I speak Arabic..it was an amazing experience.
I went to Egypt in 2011. I had a great time, but the number of people just constantly coming over to you gets old. You do have to say No firmly. 1 thing I did was rent a driver. My hotel coordinated it and they got me a driver for everyday I was there in every city I went to. it was cheap and had no problems just tipped the driver at the end of the day. They drove and stayed at the location while I walked or I would call and tell them to pick me up at a location I walked to.Also they know all the back ways and where to take you to really see the site not the tourist bus stuff. I went to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandria. I want to go back again just to go to the new Museum in Cairo.
What hotel did you stay at?
@@independentchic8458need to do this
Luke you are too polite and nice to these hustlers and scammers that's why you are vulnerable...
Your bargaining skills are awesome 🌹🌹🌹
Haha I have a lot of experience now 😂
you absolutely inspired me to start travelling and i’m heading to India in a couple months!!!! i’m so excited i love your videos so much ❤️
Welcome To INDIA.. You will have a Wonderful experiance here in India, not like this perticular video.
Visit Pakistan 🇵🇰 too especially northern area
@@Mackenzieandpaige india better
@@sumitm2841You cannot possibly state that for sure. There are scammers everywhere in every country and when I went to India last year I had scammers coming up to me non-stop everywhere.
@@sumitm2841karl rock entered the chat
These countries are sometimes dangerous for tourist who have little knowledge.
I have been in tourism for over 40 years. Don't say you're coming back or you're will do it later. If you don't want it, just say "no thank you." Most people will stop thinking that there is a possible sale of their services.
Feluca for 100 egyptian pounds that is a good price already for one hour..specially this pandemic many businessman do not earn enough because there are no tourist..with your video you can help that guy promote his business..stay safe and have fun..i am happy that you have a new video uploads 🙏🏻😊
It’s 5 in the morning and im still up watching your videos ! You’re amazing ! IM SO SORRY for what happened to you in Egypt 😖😖you’ve been SO NICE😖😖😖
you should visit Riyadh in Saudi Arabia .. last 3 years it started to change and they care about tourists so much , people are welcoming and they speak English you’re not gonna have hard time explaining
حبي هسة هوة بلعراق اتوقع وراهة يروح السعودية المصريين يشوفوك دولار يمشي 😣
@@بثوثمباشرة-ف8ع
عاد الخليجيين معاناه اكثر و اكثر و حتى الخواجات يشتكو من المصريين في موقع Reddit الامريكي واحد سأل ايش أسوء بلد زرتوه كلهم جاوبو مصر
@@ezix3753 طبعا يكولون مصر تخيل نفسك تريد تشتري من محل يلحقك واحد يكلك تعال اني ادليك. واذا كتلة لا ماريد راح يضل يلح ويمشي وراك والحاجة ام الف يبيعوهة خمستالاف اني اخر بلد افكر ازورة مصر الصراحة اي اجنبي راح يزور مصر راح يفكر العرب نصابين بس همزين جاي يجونة سياح للعراق حاليا وتكدر تشوف الفرق بينة وبين مصر اكو فديوهات
@@بثوثمباشرة-ف8ع
بالضبط هاذي طباع المصريين عمرها ما تتغير و لهذا السبب عندنا بالسعودية يفضلو يوظفو مصري بمجال المبيعات لأنهم لهوجيه ( حقين كلام كثير ) و للأسف هم قاعدين يعطو انطباع سيء عن باقي دول الشرق الاوسط لأن الخواجات كلهم يحسبوننا نفس الشعب و نفس الطباع فمصر تكون مشهوره بآثارها فهي اول دولة يزوروها السياح و بعدها ينصدموا من التعامل السيء فبعدها يقولك انا تحملت البلد هاذي عشان آثارها و ما عندي استعداد ازور بلد مجاور مافيه آثار و اتلقى نفس المعاملة السيئة
@@ezix3753 صح والله كلامك ذهب تشرفت بمعرفتك يا ابن المملكة يا اصيل
Compliments Luke for your patience 👏
Im sorry you had to go through that shit with the touts haha.
Im an Egyptian who lives abroad and even tho I speak arabic fluently, Im rather light skinned so alot of Egyptians dont believe Im from there. I get treated like this on the streets often too. Its hilarious but kinda sad. Especially as some ppl in the streets can be veeeeery persistant🤣
I didnt know its this bad in Luxor tho, this was next level😂 Havent been there yet.
I just love your Videos!! Love from PAKISTAN. 🇵🇰❤️
Gosh, as long as Luke smiles, scammers never let him alone. That's the common tactic for most scammers all around the world. Lol 😆🤣😂
I agree, Luxor was a hugeeeeeee hassel! Had a guy follow me and my friends for 45 minutes trying to get us to take a ride with him. We went to McDonald's and he waited while we ate and got mad when we walked into our hotel which was next door.
Lol, am gonna be landing in Egypt in January hopefully wish me luck
Omg you are so patient and it makes me sick 🤣🤣🤣id have told them to fuck off. Bless you mate, wish I had your patience.
Hi Luke love watching your video's. The street guy's were so over bearing to watch I felt afraid for you!!! Your content is always on top much love to you!!! 🇺🇸
I was in Luxor last February and experienced similar situations. However, if you say no thanks or tell them leave me alone ,they will walk away. But if you try to be nice and look friendly they won't leave you alone but that's as you said content,helpful for all travellers though.
Apart from that Luxor is one of the best spots in egypt
I watch your every videos when I started following your channel even I wait for watch ur videos. Love from karnataka India 🇮🇳
Thanks for watching Sujith!
Omg how annoying are they. Well done you've handled that well. I wanted to go Egypt but after seeing this eff that man!
You are very lucky that you've made it out ok- I wouldn't go without someone that speaks Arabic next time
Falcucca guy face when u handed him the note. Was clearly not 100. Well done luke. These locals need to understand if their treat ppl with respect dignity and fair then tourist will give them more and want to visit too
I like how he got more and more comfortable in the boat what an adorable moment
I couldn’t keep as calm as you , I would be telling them to leave me alone to enjoy my day! Totally spoils the experience😞 they are trying to make a living but they would make more by being respectful and more tourists would visit knowing they won’t be hassled 🙈
Yeah they are driving tourists away left and right by doing this behaviour. Sure you might hassle a tourist hard enough for some small money, but in the longterm, he will tell his friends & family about his bad experience, and you build a reputation that this place is a horrible destination for tourists. And as Luke said, true hospitality is shown in areas like Pakistan, where people dont approach you constantly, and they sit back and let you approach them instead. If egyptians cant do that, and make their own living without relying on harassing tourists, then clearly they are driven by nothing than greed for short-term gain, instead of longterm prosperity. Also they clearly don't respect their own religion which holds hospitality to a very high standard.... Im really disappointed in t hem, as an Egyptian who lives abroad, this is unacceptable behavior, and they should be ashamed of themselves. But so does the corrupt government
OMG the amount of patience Luke has is ridiculous...
Too much hassle in Egypt 🇪🇬
I think it is terrible the way the hassle and bother tourists. I realize they are trying to make a living, I love egypt and would love to visit, but that really makes me NOT want to go
I know they have to make a living but they are a damn pain in the Arse. I love the Red Sea & the Egyptians in the hotels are mainly kind but outside is a different story. Hence I stay A.I. cuz I can’t stand the bloody hassle of come in my shop ect. Well done though highlighting the shit most of them give out. 💕💕
Holy shit man, I was there in April. Stayed at the same hotel , was approached by the first guy that came up to you and I rode with him for a day and figured out he was scamming me. Later I rode a wagon ( big mistake ) which ended up with them tryna extort me. Luckily I met this guy named Mohamed who made the trip completely turn around . It’s still really terrible that they are that way with visitors
This is becoming the Egyptian equivalent of Karl Rock catfishing scammers in India 😁
So true. That's what I thought
Just stumbled on this guy,s videos last week,my god this kid is fearless,great credit to this kid,after that accident, I would have said that,s it, any news on Omar from Pakistan such be a good guy,where to next, great RUclips videos,all the best from Scotland.
30:05 Luke brother, you are most welcome. We expect you in Pakistan again soon and eat Cheese Parattha again 🇵🇰 :)
Did someone say Cheese Paratha? 😳
Some good ass cheese paratha with a hot cup of Chai 😉
@@syedusamanasir4002Some good ass? Oh sorry you're trying to be cool, sorry my bad.
@@eskmob1960 and what are you trying to be?
Dude it's not cheese paratha, it's cheese parawtta😂
Hospitality in Pakiland next level😍 best of the best Luke, please be safe!
Sida bohl.. Mulkh ka naam respect say lay..
سمعة السياحة في مصر اصبحت في الحضيض عالميا اصبح السائح القادم لمصر يعلم ان سيواجه النصابين والمحتالين والمزعجين وجميع الفديوهات للسائحين في اليوتيوب يتعرضون لمثل هذا التصرفات المزعجة والهمجية ولايوجد اي تحرك من الجهات المعنية لحل هذي الازمة المسيئة لمصر
Bloody Hell … I can’t handle these Tout’s For 5 minutes. Well done Luke 👍🏼👏🏼.
Wow how can you be this patient bro?😂 Love from Kerala❤️
Where is Kerala ?
The faluca captain’s name was Mamoud
Hospitality in Pakistan,Next level.That Single Word made me Love You More Luke 🇵🇰♥️
he's forgot he's in egypt not pakistan
@@Reformist101 yeah 😂😂
Wasnt he being ironic when he said that?
Haha, uhh so you didn't see the video on this channel from Pakistan of the Pakistani scammers on the beach threatening and scaring Luke for money? Yes such "hospitality". I think you were tricked.
He was talking about saffron. It's a spice you put in rice to make it yellow.
Luke is actually one of the most underrated yt’bers