I'm Shattered (Rough Day Leaving Alexandria) Egypt Vlog 196 | يوم صعب جدا

[@MoonKnight_Jake]

I gotta tell ya, you are doing such a great job and I keep watching all your videos. I live in California but I was born in Maadi. I immigrated to the USA 20 years ago, and you showed me more than I can ever imagine from the comfort of my bedroom. Thank you, sweetie.

[@WiggyPineda-eg3gb]

Oh my goodness I hope you got your rest, thhank you so much fr filming and letting us see!

[@Gventures]

Haha, thanks WiggyPineda! It was certainly a day 😆 I definitely got my rest in though, feeling much better

[@minahima2002]

honestly you got a point here! 😂😂😂 swear all the way you want, at the end of the day you made an achievement 🔥💪

[@Tigers_Eye_Lady]

Love your videos Gigi, you are ace on that bike for sure! Get some well deserved rest and see you soon 🩷

[@Gventures]

Thank you Tigers_Eye_Lady! ❤️

[@A-h.m.e-d]

15:20 "meena" means Port in arabic he was saying you're not allowed go this way because it's the Port (Alexandria Port)

[@Gventures]

Ohhhhh. Thanks for the translation 🙏

[@A-h.m.e-d]

@@Gventures 41:49 by the way, this delivery driver was asking you where is hotel plaza. Isn't this the same hotel you were going to?😄

[@Gventures]

@A-h.m.e-d I have no idea 😅 The whole area was some weird compound, and I hadn't slept, I barely even knew my own name at this moment 😆

[@A-h.m.e-d]

@@Gventures yes, Marina is mostly private compounds and hotels for upper class stuff is very expensive there especially in the summer Matrouh is a lot more affordable for middle class people plus, it has a lot of free beaches lately since the summers became a lot hotter, Matrouh has become the go to place for ordinary Egyptians you should visit New Alamein what's fascinating about it is that 5 years ago it didn't even exist, was a complete desert the whole area was a huge minefield since WW2, it had to be cleaned before the construction started in 2018 the germans, british and italians didn't take their mines with them when the war ended you can find El Alamein War Cemetery there it contains the graves of the soldiers who fought in The Battle of El Alamein (Allies, germans and italians) you can also find El Alamein War Museum there sorry for the long post

[@Gventures]

@@A-h.m.e-d Don't be sorry. But yeah I know about the museum, and I know it's a new city. I'm too tired to visit any of that though. I may do a driving tour very quickly, but that's probably all I will do. I really only stopped here because Egyptians on the channel 8 months ago kept telling me I needed to visit New Alamein. I personally have no interest to 😅 I am excited for Marsa Matruh though. From what I know about Matruh, it's much more to my taste

[@texasdude1]

Last time i was in Alexandria in 2003 , after the military coup in Egypt the government intentionally destroyed the city, it became just slums, it used to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

[@Gventures]

Alexandria is still beautiful. If the last time you were there was over 20 years ago, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on how it is now

[@texasdude1]

@@Gventures Lol, I commenting based on your footage, I’m a native Alexandrian and it’s sad to see my city deteriorating like this ,it didn’t look like that 20 years ago, I wish you can talk to native Alexandrian , you’ll probably learn more about how the city changed, btw since you’re heading to elalamain you should visit siwa oasis it’s one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, cheers.

[@Gventures]

@@texasdude1 Hmm. I have spoken to native Alexandrians, nobody has ever said anything like that to me before. I've read of its magnificence in the ancient past, but never have I heard of it being one of the most beautiful cities in the world just 20 years ago and now it's slums. Never heard a native Alexandrian say that. Anyways, I guess you don't follow the channel, or you would know I am heading to Siwa. I'm on a road trip from Cairo to Siwa (been to Siwa before, but never by bike).

[@emanamourry5371]

Gigi ... in any case, sleeping or awake we LOVE you ❤🌸🙏

[@Gventures]

❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@lordj7x]

Hi Gigi... safety first!! you are a brave woman, take care and get some rest!

[@craftypromise7814]

Gigi you we’re entering one of the gate to the port of Alexandria.

[@nermeenragab1055]

Good job on a motorbike driving such long distances I live in Egypt but never have been to such places thanks for taking me there through the lens of your camera

[@Gventures]

❤️🙏

[@ArtFreeman]

I enjoy watching your adventures in Egypt and would love to visit this country.

[@Gventures]

You should, it's amazing ❤️

[@KingAbdullahKey]

I love your advenures Gigi and I'm really looking forward to your tour of Marsa Matrua. You can relax in the Egyptian Maldieves and relive any stress. Much love and light to you and Ankh you for the videos

[@Gventures]

I see what you did there 😅 Thank you very much 🙏

[@mpggog642]

Thanks! Good lord, it seems hectic around those tracks. You always have great videos.

[@Gventures]

Lol, yes those tracks are an absolute nightmare, I hate them! 🤣 And thank you AGAIN mpggog!!! You're really covering a lot of meals and and other stuff on this trip for me 😁🙏❤️

[@aidaelbannan1864]

I like the old man he says God bless you ❤

[@Gventures]

Me too. They were very kind and helpful, even with the total language barrier

[@aidaelbannan1864]

Yes❤new video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💃

[@moabdrabou353]

You took the wrong road from you hotel and and you want to the north coast on the wrong time The north coast is a summer destination but I’m sure you will enjoy it Have fun

[@Gventures]

The entire north coast of Egypt is a summertime destination, I know that. But I am on a roadtrip to Siwa, and I don't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa (or even just go to Siwa) in the summer. That is why I am driving now, in the winter season. I am not a local, I am following Google Maps, that is why I took the road I did. There isn't really another option for me, as a solo traveler on motorcycle. And that is okay. It's a part of the journey

[@elshaweish]

Exiting Alexandria is not fun when using Google maps. It'll send you to Port of Alexandria. That's why they won't let you in. This is the only entrance and exit. Someone in Google playing a location game with egypt. Many places are missed up in egypt on Google maps.

[@Gventures]

I've noticed! Well thanks for letting me know where Google Maps led me 🤣 Total mess

[@nagwaaziz]

Google maps is messed up in the USA too

[@annakirei6004]

Alex is a hard place to drive, Cairo is so much calmer. Have a safe trip to Alahan , we work at El Dabaa and sometimes go to Alamein for chill and coffee.

[@Gventures]

Lol what?! I completely disagree with that, Cairo is not calmer than Alexandria. Cairo is much larger than Alexandria and the streets are hectic. I've been living and driving in Cairo for 3 years and it's a mess. Honestly, I don't even like to compare things like that, but since you did, I must say, I disagree. But Alexandria is also busy, and driving on the tram tracks suck. I will say that. Anyways, thank you for the will wishes on the trip, I love exploring Egypt on motorcycle! This is my 4th road trip here, and I'm very happy to be on the road again 😁

[@jeremynkelley]

14:19 Currently sanding on an upside down surface and HATING life while listening to your vlog. Not even watching. Your swearing and suffering at the moment makes me feel not alone hahaha. Rock on sister!👊🏻😎😂

[@Gventures]

🤣 Thanks man. Upside down surface, that doesn't sound like fun 🤬 But your comment made me laugh...good luck 😅

[@lesleycoward3078]

Thanks for the ride - it was amusing! Especially as you were so wiped out and a tad grumpy from time to time, which made me laugh. And you upset the ‘no swearing’ brigade - ha ha! You’re funny!

[@Gventures]

🤣 Yeah I wasn't in the brightest mood this day, the sass came out 😅

[@bernstin6846]

Glad you made it to your location safe. 🤗

[@Gventures]

Me too 😅

[@amirkhairy14]

the red color of water ..it s iodine .. it s a salty lake with a lot of iodine....they bring the table salt from this lake

[@Gventures]

Table salt from THAT lake?! Ach....makes me want to stop eating salt. With the smell in the air of chemicals and all those factories around. Not good. Salt from Siwa or something, that is fine. But not that lake.

[@nagwaaziz]

Alamein is beautiful. I haven’t been there but through the videos I watch.

[@waterbearer4627]

I can't wait to see Marsa Matruh! It looks like it has a beautiful large rock and crystal blue clear waters. A great destination for a summer beach trip.

[@Gventures]

Yeah it's very popular during the summer. I plan to visit again sometime in the summer, maybe I will go with friends or my boyfriend by bus. But I didn't want to ride to Siwa in the summer, or any long distance on my motorcycle for that matter in summer 😅 It will still be fun to see it during the off season though, I am very excited for Marsa Matruh! Not so much Alamein 😅

[@waterbearer4627]

@Gventures that sounds great, I too will try to spend a few days there to do the relaxing nature/beach and swimming holiday experience then take the bus to do the busier city vibe experience in Alexandria and go to my favourite restaurants again. That blueberry cinnamon bun is waiting for me at Delice Patteserie!

[@Gventures]

@@waterbearer4627 Ah, Delices ❤ Sounds like a good plan, I would probably do something similar. Smaller city beach vibes in Matruh, then big port city food, culture and night life in Alexandria 👍

[@ashrafaziz6296]

@@Gventures Hi, you will enjoy Marsa Matruh, 8 years ago I stayed in St.Joseph Summer House there and it is indeed a lovely place, during the summer months it is always fully booked and you have to reserve a room maybe 3 or 4 months in advance, but I guess you might find a room there at this time. Here is a short video which was shot there if you would like to have a look. Good luck and enjoy the trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH26dXiYmdOlpsk

[@JoannaK-tl5tu]

I am so suprised that leaving Alexandria is so difficult... Very long drive... Please make a quick tour of Alamain, I am very courious about it. It seems to be modern now

[@Gventures]

Well, if you're not a local than it's difficult. Google Maps is to blame 😅 I will do my best to capture a wee bit of Alamein, promise!

[@3araab1]

lol, you were trying to get into the port of Alexandria that’s when the police stopped you in the outer gate, you can save yourself the hustle of going thru local streets from where you were staying there is other way thru suiz canal tunnel to the high way in 10 minutes or less

[@Gventures]

Yeaahhh so I've been told. Stupid Google Maps 😅🙄

[@Bosnia_Magnetfishing]

I hope all gets well Gventures!

[@antonellasiri1793]

What a ride, you need a well deserved rest. Take care🥰

[@Gventures]

Thanks Antonella! 🙏

[@mohamedelhageen]

What is the max speed you do on highways?

[@Gventures]

Around 120

[@Sim-n5h]

Another great video GG, we were supposed to be in Egypt this week, with our 3 teens, unfortunately our daughter became ill a few weeks go so 2 days before flying out from Aus the specialist said she could not travel overseas. We are all gutted (her dream to see the GEM). Once she is well we will try again! Your videos keep it real for me, and yeah, always a time and place for the F word esp in that gnarly traffic! ❤

[@Gventures]

Oh mate, that SUCKS!!! So sorry to hear about your daughter getting sick, that's some really shitty timing! But it is what it is, just gotta deal with it and plan for the future. Glad to know I can keep giving you slices of Egyptian crazy cake until you're able to make it out here and have a slice of chaos for yourself 😅 I love this country so much, and the traffic certainly keeps me on my toes 😄

[@Sim-n5h]

@ yeah GG, but I’ll keep watching because we will get there 2025! I feel even more confident knowing so much and you’re inspiring us to look forward to that. We will get her well and be firing to go, the dream will happen I’m sure of it. Besides, we have to find all these amazing food places you keep showing us 🌻

[@Gventures]

@@Sim-n5h Hehe, that's awesome, love the attitude. Onward, forward! 😎

[@glennjudd2467]

Get some rest ! That was wild !

[@Gventures]

Thank you! It sure was 😅

[@mozedition3339]

You poor thing. I'm glad you got to your hotel ok. The commentary was exquisite!😂 you made me laugh. From the road to the tracks to the traffic to the stops all the way home. Delirious and hilarious. North Coast il saahil il shammaly!! Do your homework girl. Am looking forward to the next one. Thank you for the wonderful video. Stay safe!!

[@Gventures]

Read the subtitles man! I wrote that I know how to say the North Coast in Arabic, but my lack of sleep was not enabling me to think straight, let alone in Arabic! I did my damn homework, it just went out the window that day. 🤣😭 You can even hear the smile on my face in my voice as I am talking to the older man, I knew he wasn't understanding "The North Coast" but I couldn't remember how to say it in Arabic. Anyways, glad you enjoyed the ride, at least someone did, even if it sure as hell wasn't me! 🤣 Can't wait to get outta Alamein 😆

[@mozedition3339]

@Gventures lol lol sorry, I missed it. Good luck getting k out of there. I'm wondering if the pool is warm? Or there's a hot tub? The room looked very nice and for $20 that's really good!! Makes sense that it's empty save any foreigners of course. By December all the Egyptians have taken their summer vacations. It's nice when the town isn't too crowded for sure. Was it kofta for dinner?

[@aidaelbannan1864]

The dog so cute 🐕❤

[@Gventures]

Yeah he was a little baby 😄🥰

[@ahmetdogan5685]

I like when you swear, please carry on 😂

[@Gventures]

🤣

[@leiper72]

Who can complain on this? I only watched ca 13 min in and think it's so great to see this, even on a "bad day" (wrong way and all), but still, if I didn't I would stop and watch something else.. Rock on, G! 🥰

[@Gventures]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leiper72]

@@Gventures Here is a big swedish rock group from the 90s and their first hit "Drive dead slow"..Perhaps maybe that slow, but take care out there.. 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXXe5Vpg7B6d6Msi=BDnwYq-xNpvVykhO

[@EsLaMMOUSSA]

Is there any hostels between Alexandria and Al-amin?

[@Gventures]

Hostels? I highly doubt it.

[@gabymessih188]

Thanks for the video, I must have missed it but why didnt you sleep the night before? Hope you had some good rest since

[@Gventures]

I just stayed up all night hanging out with people. Big mistake 😆 But thanks I've definitely rested a lot since arriving to Alamein 🙏

[@RaHa-r6j]

It was the entry to the harbor where you were not allowed to enter

[@Gventures]

Yeah I'm discovering that through the comments 😅 Thank you

[@MustafaAdelAli]

Wow, you took the road through the maze around the old port! I did it once, too. My days driving in Alexandria taugh me that the shortest route is not the fastest or easiest. Google maps missed both the desert road and a whole highway along the south lake to bypass this mess. I remember going the opposite way just to start from Carrefour and join that highway that ends in the northern coastal road.

[@Gventures]

Yeah it seems like everyone who is familiar with Alexandria is telling me I fucked up 😅 Live and learn! I guess I know for any future trips if I try to do something similar again 😆 Google Maps likes to mess around, I think. Because this is NOT the first time I have seen some terrible suggestions from Google (especially in Egypt). In Cairo where I am more familiar with certain areas, I sometimes ignore Google's directions, because I know a road goes through that they are not showing as an option.

[@MustafaAdelAli]

@@Gventures look at the silver lining. This is what what makes your adventures so real and interesting. Let's call this one a guide for how not to do it. I would've recommended the beach but you planned the trip in winter, unless you don't mind the slight cold.

[@Gventures]

@@MustafaAdelAli Oh yeah for sure, I'm not complaining. I mean, I was complaining in the video of course, because it was in the moment and I was tired 😆But I appreciate every experience I have, the good and the bad. All of my mistakes (minor and major) in my life have taught me something, and I can move forward with that knowledge. About the beach, I still plan to visit it (in Marsa Matruh), but not to swim, just to look at it. I love the sea, no matter the time of year and whether I'm swimming or not. I know the north coast of Egypt is more of a summertime destination, but since I didn't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa in the summer, I chose this time of year (I always do for my motorcycle rides). I'm happy about that choice though, it will show me these cities in a different light, and I can always take the bus and visit in the summer like everyone else at another time. This trip is amazing so far (even including this difficult day 😅) and I'm really excited for the road ahead. Thanks Mustafa! 🙏

[@moelnaghi3714]

Great vlog, showing the reality of true travelers, astonishing moto ride a pro 👏🏼 Keep it up boss 🫵🏻

[@Gventures]

😅 Thank you 🙏

[@HeshamHanafy-h9y]

Welcome to Egypt ❤

[@soltanalex100]

Gigi you took rong road to north coast you should take the high waY beside alex library

[@Gventures]

Yes I know people have been telling me in the comments, thank you

[@nancylee9635]

Holy, you are so brave to drive between trucks and buses through the narrow spaces. Really bad road with holes and cracks.

[@Gventures]

Yep yep I love Alexandria but some of these roads (ESPECIALLY THE CURSED TRAM TRACKS) are not my favorite

[@nancylee9635]

@Gventures I am watching your video further. You arrived Alamin. A cute puppy... This place has nothing there. I will not retire there. Boring!!! You need to rest, sleep and continue your journey!!! Actually where are you now. I believed that this video is a day or 2 days before?? By the way, I liked your swearing.

[@Gventures]

@@nancylee9635 Yes I made it, thank God. The dog was cute, but there certainly is nothing out here. Not a fan. But since I need rest, doesn't matter 😅

[@lou007]

matrouh is way more simpler and cheaper also best water... but it's a bit far.. marina is great & quite one of the oldest areas there... my advice you can't film alamien and travel to matrouh one shot it would be too hard for ya, sorry for late comment though! good luck 😇

[@Gventures]

Don't worry, I've already rearranged my plans according to what I felt like and what I think was best for my energy levels / state of mind / enjoyment. Thanks though ☺️🙏

[@lou007]

@@Gventures one more thing you gotta visit ageeba rock* and take a coffee on the caffee on top , you don't have to get down to the beach it's very small anyway ...think about it 💕

[@Gventures]

@@lou007 Oooh, if it's in Ageeba beach then I don't know if I will. Not sure if I feel like riding an extra hour and 20 mins to there and back

[@lou007]

@@Gventures cleanest water and beaches on the way, new road named new Kornish, you can hangout abit there on the kornish, yeah it's about 1 hour trip from center, if you got time after filming the city it's not small not big... also if into some great shrimp go to Magdy in the market, not fancy but very decent quality & prices are very good...

[@Gventures]

@@lou007 Yeah someone has already recommended that to me and I plan to go to Magdy, thanks! We'll see about Ageeba though. It's a drive to Marsa Matruh, then a little while in Matruh before driving to Siwa....but I appreciate all the recommendations 🙏

[@cecilearquette1637]

I was swearing along with you! Damn, getting out of Alexandria and on the right road was like the worst driver’s ed film ever! Happy dreams!

[@Gventures]

🤣

[@MohamedOriby]

😂😂😂 wrong road 🤪🤪🤪 google map doesn't work well as you experience by the way i love your videos

[@Gventures]

Lol yes very wrong road! 🤣 Thanks Mohamed I appreciate it 🙏

[@blk90s13]

OMG Gigi why did you take that route 🤦‍♂️ Use Waze it works way better! I see you didn’t notice the big sign saying Port Of Alexandria 😅 I love your videos we sit here and watch you swear and laugh 😂😂😂😂

[@Gventures]

No I didn't see the sign until later when I was editing the video. I was too busy driving and noticing the police 😅 I haven't used Waze because I'm used to Google maps and have many things saved on Google maps that I want to visit, and also because I have very little storage on my phone to download any more apps. But uh...maybe I should delete some apps to make room for Waze. I know you or someone else has mentioned the app in the past, but I still haven't tried it out. Oops 🤣

[@blk90s13]

Google sucks even here in America, I used Waze in Egypt many times and it works well even is siwa

[@karimagiannakakis5061]

You are the coolest person ❤😅😂

[@MohamedGomaa-q6g]

He said kill me kill me😂😂😂 and he means call them for me i guess 😂😂

[@Gventures]

What are you talking about? This video is almost an hour, I have no idea what part you are talking about or who said what

[@MohamedGomaa-q6g]

‏‪39:51‬‏ ​@@Gventures

[@Gventures]

@@MohamedGomaa-q6g Oh! No I think he was saying "give me, give me" (give my phone to him). But who knows. It did sound like kill me 😅

[@WarriorSobek]

Looks like more route signs needed along these roads.. 🙂

[@Gventures]

Heheh, so many roads and streets don't have signage in Egypt. And half the time if they do, it's just in Arabic, which I can read but it takes forever so I definitely can't do it while riding. But yeah, it would be helpful 😅

[@WarriorSobek]

@@Gventures 🙂

[@SAKR-M-3]

Iam from Alexandria...if i saw you gisselle i would really help you to reach your destination easily and save your time and fuel...But i ask you to go through El-agamy when you come back

[@Gventures]

Well, I've already left now. I'm able to go where I need to of course, but obviously it may not be the most direct route since I'm not from around here. On my way back I think I'm just gonna ride straight through, I will probably be pretty tired.

[@SAKR-M-3]

@@Gventures No problem gisselle...we love your vlogs

[@Gventures]

@@SAKR-M-3 Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@Joe317-e2c]

I think you had the wrong road , you could use the highway , it is far better than this road . The police didn’t allow to go inside because it is Alexandria port you need to have permission to go inside and if the let inside the port you will not go anywhere , Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city , I feel sorry for your hard time .

[@Gventures]

"Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city." Maybe you weren't paying attention, but I didn't even sleep? Of course I didn't study the road. And I was trying to pass through the North Coast first, perhaps that is the reason I was given the route I was. Who knows. I am using Google Maps mate, not an old paper map, this isn't the 90's.

[@Joe317-e2c]

@ You will get the Egyptians experience , I hope for you have nice trip .

[@Gventures]

@@Joe317-e2c Thanks

[@tinamakaneole]

I dont mind the salty language, Im guilty of it. So funny all the beeping horns. Here if there’s a horn, you could get shot. Besides eating all that delicious food you show, I can’t wait to beep my horn constantly lol. Thanks for another interesting video. ❤😊😻

[@Egy166]

Why did you go through this road !!!! We go there through the desert Road

[@Gventures]

Yeah everyone has said that now. But isn't it obvious why I went though this road? Obviously, because I am not a local. Obviously, because I was following Google Maps. But that's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually

[@ahmedelgohary5194]

I from Alex if I weren't busy, I would come to help. You started on the wrong road from the very beginning.

[@Gventures]

Yeah everyone has said that now. That's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually

[@bernstin6846]

Safe travels

[@essameldin888]

You take a wrong way there are another road very good

[@Gventures]

Yeah everyone has said that now. But as I've told other commenters, I'm not a local so I didn't know that, I am just following Google maps

[@MahaAlkhateeb-yf4uz]

What do you do for living?

[@Gventures]

I have 2 jobs. I teach English and make KZbin videos

[@essameldin888]

Why you did not take a high way instate of inter inside the city

[@Gventures]

GOOGLE MAPS. I literally am complaining about that in the entire video, so I think it would be quite obvious 🤣

[@khaledibraim609]

أتمنى لك السلامة وبالتوفيق

[@Gventures]

🙏 شكرا

[@Geo-jv5zm]

Fearless moto rider .... 37:30 is desiccation of seawater for salt GR-EG

[@Gventures]

Sleepless moto driver 😅🤦🏻‍♀️💀

[@BobBaader]

You made it! I was a little worried for a while there. It seems like whenever you get near your destination, I see more of the color green. L O L what a nice relaxing place though. I could sleep for days by the pool. You definitely earned some rest! What did you get at McDonald’s?

[@Gventures]

I made it! 🙇‍♀️ That was a ROUGH ride. Mainly due to my own bad life choices of staying up all night 😅 But thank God I made it. At McDonald's....I honestly can't remember 🤣 A tiny crappy burger and some fries and a little drink, I know that. Maybe I ordered a kids meal, who knows anymore 🤣 But it did give me enough fake energy to limp into Alamein. I really need the rest

[@BobBaader]

@ I know you’ve carried cat food in the past, but maybe save some fries in your pocket for those people who give you trouble at various gate crossings. Most people can’t resist fries. L O L. Glad you got there safely. Peace and quiet and relaxation are priceless things. I hope you find some decent food there too! Happy hump day.

[@Gventures]

@@BobBaader Lol. Thanks Bob. Have a good rest of your week too 😄

[@jennifermarquess8145]

18:31 I am curious to see it and I thank you for going, but like what you're saying, it doesn't sound like my kind of place. (I'm a low rents sort of person with a cheap fixer upper house and a derelict plane in the yard.)

[@Gventures]

Yeah me too. I don't even like expensive places, they are always so boring and seem to be filled with stuffy, snobby people. Love local vibes, packed markets and busy streets filled with culture and history and LIFE

[@MoonKnight_Jake]

Please, after visiting Marsa-Matrouh and El-Alamin, do not try to cross the border to Libya. It is worse than Egypt 10 times as far as I know 😆 Keep up the good work.

[@Gventures]

Uh, going to Libya is not that easy, the visa is very hard to get. My final destination is Siwa, which I already mentioned at the beginning of the road trip in Cairo. So you don't gotta worry about me trying to go to Libya. Border crossings with a motorcycle aren't just as easy as crossing. You need permits and permissions. And like I said, the visa is hard to get anyways

[@MoonKnight_Jake]

@Gventures by the way, the policeman in Alexandria stopped you from entering the Meena because it is like a port... Meena in Arabic means port. They have high security to prevent people from smuggling stuff. Ships come from all over the world to this port. They were even mirroring down vehicles. They may even have battleships there, too 😆

[@Gventures]

@MoonKnight_Jake thanks, yeah a few people have mentioned that now. I only knew the name Mina before today. Now I know it also means port 😅 This is how I've learned so many new words, real life situations where I didn't know it but should have. Live and learn 😁

[@waleedhaggy8858]

I am just sad i didn't meet you in Alexandria ... Aren't you curios to meet a local who is following you since you started ?!

[@Gventures]

I already responded to this comment

[@waleedhaggy8858]

Sorry but i can't find the first one.. I thought youtube deleted it for some reason

[@Gventures]

@@waleedhaggy8858 I don't see it either, but I know I saw it and I know I responded

[@waleedhaggy8858]

KZbin sometimes does these moves... Sorry can you respond again 🙏🙌

[@Gventures]

@@waleedhaggy8858 I said I can't meet everyone and I get asked by a lot of people, many others who have also been following me for a long time

[@thabqadasi]

ma salama to you also have a nice sleep 😴😴

[@sujitkatyal1]

Driving in Alexandria is not for the faint hearted😢😮😅

[@reverentlygrim2666]

The Delivery guy wanted directions for Plaza Hotel the same place you were heading to :D

[@Gventures]

Oh, well, I didn't even remember the name of where I was heading, I just had something saved on Google Maps, I was half dead driving trying to just arrive so I could fall on the ground and sleep 🤣

[@Ramovator]

I get super fast notifications up here in the North Pole ❤🎉🎉

[@Gventures]

Heheh, surprising, but great!

[@mtm4a]

From where, I guess there is only one way to go... South!! 😀

[@jawad80144]

You took the wrong way to reach the north coast road .. I am from Alexandria by the way

[@Gventures]

Lol I believe you. I was just following Google Maps

[@mtm4a]

My goodness, Gisselle, this was such a tiring day for you. I'm guessing that after your night's stay at the hotel, you didn't/won't remember much about the drive!! 😂 Anyway at least the hotel looked nice, and very reasonably priced even though it's not really your cup of tea!! I loved the doggie(s) who welcomed you there at 44:44 - so sweet!! Back along the way, I liked the older man and his pal who did their best to help you. At least they tried more than the younger guy at 25:56 who just kept walking!! I laughed when you pulled away as these guys were still watching out for you from the side of the road at 28:33 !! I was trying to follow you on my FlightRadar24 app (yes, I'm a bit of a plane geek!), and I even saw Marina 2 where you were staying. This whole area has built up so much since I was there around 30 years ago. Much luck on the next part of your trip through El Alamein and on to Marsa Matruh. Another great video, Gisselle, made in the face of adversity!! 😆 😊

[@Gventures]

So, so tiring! I think I was a little cocky the night before and thought "Ah, it's just a two hour drive, I'll be fine!" Guess again! 🤦‍♀️ Never will I underestimate a short drive again (nor will I drive with no sleep 😅). Thanks to my channel and constantly recording, whether my memory is hazy or not, it's now saved forever (maybe that's a good thing, maybe that's a bad thing, but whatever the case, it's here forever now 🤣). It was very good to arrive to the hotel, I was so dead. I even laid down on the floor while the guy checked me in (he got flustered when I did that and said "no no the manager is right there!" 😆 I said "So what? I'm the guest!" But I dragged myself to my feet again until I got shown to my "room." 😅 The little pup was a good welcome though, and he seems to be having a good life out there. The gentleman who pointed me in the right direction was very sweet, and patient. Despite the language barrier and me blabbering nonsense, he did his best to understand what the hell I was saying (I barely knew what I was saying myself) and sent me in the right direction. It was cute they were watching to make sure I went the right way too. I'm lucky to meet people who are willing to help me and put up with my bs 😅 Oh FlightRadar24! By boyfriend uses that to check the flights or any delays of incoming tourists that are arriving so he can know when to go to the airport to pick them up (he occasionally does pick-ups). This leg of the journey wasn't so easy, but Marsa Matruh will be great. I've been most excited to get far away from Cairo and into unknown regions, to places I haven't been where the vibes are different. Have you ever been to Marsa Matruh before?

[@mtm4a]

@@Gventures - I am honoured by your extensive response to my initial comment, Gisselle! I am sure that all your subscribers appreciate and indeed delight in the interest you show in their comments, and I am no exception! I wish we could get your subscriber numbers growing more rapidly! The numbers are good already, but I feel that you are one of the best contributors (if not *the* best) on KZbin, and deserve a much greater response!! You work so hard to please your audience with your undoubted production skills, along with your super personal charm and genuine respect, and of course your great sense of humour! Omg, this now sounds as though I am writing a personal CV for you, but you know it's really well meant!! 😂 Yeah, FlightRadar24 is a great app both for aircraft enthusiasts around the world, and for those who need to know accurate arrival times etc., like those in the travel industry as you say. Actually no, I haven't been to Marsa Matruh, but I'm pretty sure that, like most Mediterranean resorts, it has a lot to offer. Looking forward to your initial reaction to the town. 😄

[@Gventures]

@@mtm4a Ahaha, oh stop, you're flattering me 😅 I like what I do, and I'm very lucky and happy to see people are enjoying it ❤ I'm excited to experience and share my experiences of Marsa Matruh as well. I love visiting new places, and especially far removed ones that are not often visited, they tend to be my favorite. Excited for Matruh and Siwa, yalla!!!!

[@ahmedhassan4356]

actually, this is one of the funniest vlogs on the channel 😅watching American girl that drives a bike and speaks Disneyland Arabic, lost on the streets of Alexandria cuz she decided to believe google maps in Egypt ,,, i don't know why this supposed to be funny but me as Egyptian i see this is hilarious tho 🤣 .... someone suggest Alamin i dunno what the fuk is that but its 2 hours drive from Alexandria So bike, backpack, Go pro, iphone and yalla bina ... see yah in North cost bitches 😋 🙃 i really like the spirit so adventuristic 💪 enjoyed this vlog ,,, keep goin tho , u r doin good

[@Gventures]

Wtf is Disneyland Arabic. Google Maps gets me where I need to be, it just gives me shitty routes many times. I am not using a paper map (like that even exists for Alexandria anyway, lol. Plus it's not the 90's), so I follow what I have available to me. Obviously it's not the best (one time in Aswan it told me to drive off a cliff 🤣) but it gets me somewhere better than I could do on my own, and I'm not a local so obviously I don't know where I'm going. I actually thought 2 hours would be easy, which is why I f-ed up and stayed up all night hanging out and not sleeping like I should have, which really screwed with my head, my patience and my energy levels. Getting to Siwa should be real fun 🤣 For my future rides I plan to sleep

[@hossamfikry8098]

google maps not good in alexandria better ask taxis for the way and about the police they r guarding the port of alexandria u cannot go inside wth no permission

[@Gventures]

Yes, so I discovered. Anyways, a little late for all of that now, as I obviously did reach Alamein in the end. Just a pain in the arse 😅

[@aysarsalah2530]

Rough road trip, I think you wasted too much time to leave Alexandria, when I go from Alex. To NC. I just stick with the cornice road till I reach Al Ajami then follow the road of North coast, something google maps is not accurate

[@Gventures]

Yeah google maps is definitely not accurate. Oh well 😅

[@amirkhairy14]

the police man told you that is the gate of port of Alexandria >>so you must have permission to enter 😊

[@nagwaaziz]

Alamein has skyscrapers right on the Mediterranean Sea. This doesn’t look like what I see on videos.

[@Gventures]

No, I'm staying in "Alamein" according to Google Maps (and hooking.com) but it's way out, clearly not in the city center, wherever that is. I'll explore later once I've regained my strength

[@marwamagdy4043]

I am wondering what you wrote to GPS 😂 because from minute one I said noooooooooooooooo where are you going that is not the right road ........ Egypt now is all about bridges 🌉 you go through city instead of go from out side . You need some one know the road and bridges. Mena is a governmental port for big ships of goods and products exchange so you can't go there without approvment. North cost is soooooo long consist of many resorts and villages one of them marina which you went. New allamin still far from marina , that is not new allamin. Sea in north cost most beautiful water ever but you need know where you go . I wished you had better experience may be next time.

[@Gventures]

I wrote North Coast into GPS. GPS just sucks. I don't need someone to show me, that's just a part of traveling somewhere you are unfamiliar with, you don't always take the best route. Which is fine. I was trying to DRIVE through the North Coast, not stay there. I booked a place that SAID it was in Alamein. It's clearly on the outskirts, so you can blame booking for that. Anyways, it's all fine, I didn't even want to come to Alamein, I am just passing through. Travel is not always perfect and that is totally okay

[@marwamagdy4043]

@Gventures I really wish you do it again . North cost is a magical place and ideal for summer vacation( I live only for that week 😀). Go there for relaxing and having fun. But first you have to make a good research about what you need, a quite place just sea and white sands and nice price( good sahal 👌) or place full of parties and activities and highly expensive prices ( evil sahal👿 ). I hope you tried again before good sahal disappeared

[@soltanalex100]

In min 16 police told thst you can't inter the port this needs permission

[@Gventures]

Yes I know people have been telling me in the comments, thank you

[@KavodEllis-iz6hk]

🎯 Hey , I'm moving to Egypt next month , you available for contact if I have questions ?

[@Gventures]

If you have any questions you can message me on my FB page: Gventures

[@KavodEllis-iz6hk]

@Gventures Thanks

[@Papiringou]

How can I contact you. I need get your help on my next travel adventure

[@Gventures]

Oh sorry, I don't plan trips for people, I just make my own trips and record them. Travel KZbinr

[@blue1901]

you litterally went in a can of worms. always take the cairo alex desert road again and turn right into el tari el saheli and KM21

[@Gventures]

Everyone is saying that but damn, how was I supposed to know?! I'm not from around here, I'm just following Google Maps man

[@samhass5653]

The road to Alamein.

[@Gventures]

🤣 Should have been easy! Turned out to be a shit show 🤣

[@samhass5653]

@Gventures I know life in Egypt is a challenge, but honestly you are a relentless. 🤔

[@Gventures]

@@samhass5653 😆😅

[@sujitkatyal1]

I love your swearing😅

[@Gventures]

😅

[@nagwaaziz]

He said it’s a port which requires authorization.

[@Gventures]

Got it. New word! Meena = port 👍

[@nagwaaziz]

@@GventuresYes and ميناء in Arabic

[@Gventures]

@@nagwaaziz Ah okay it's got the hamza. Thanks! 🙏

[@nagwaaziz]

@@Gventures Welcome 🤗

[@zizoesy89]

Google maps doesn't work every time specially in Alexandria .. if you know someone from the city he/she would recommend you another route like قناة السويس Road but unfortunately you took the hardest way 😢 .. sorry for the experience but it's what it's 😂 .. u should know me i can help you in such situations and in a lot circumstances u can't imagine ❤

[@Gventures]

Thanks I appreciate it, but it's part of the journey and solo travel, I suppose. I have dreams to travel the world on my motorcycle, so I am sure this will not be the last time 😆 It is what it is 😅

[@zizoesy89]

@@Gventures you're welcome.. hope you achieve your dreams but this kind of a dream needs a bigger motorcycle 😅

[@Gventures]

@@zizoesy89 A bigger motorcycle would be nice, but it's possible to be done on a 200cc. I know people have crossed all of south and central American on a 90cc, and people are also doing that in Europe and into Russia on a 90cc. Anything is possible 😄😄

[@zizoesy89]

@@Gventures wow that's amazing, like your attitude anything is possible 👍 .. also i have an idea for you ,you can try to cross africa from Egypt to South Africa on your motorcycle knew some KZbinrs do it but they never complete the journey you could be the first on to do so

[@Gventures]

@@zizoesy89 Oh that's definitely not a new idea for me, I've been looking at possible road trips I can go anywhere from Egypt ever since I first crossed the country almost 2 years ago. I also like to read books about people cycling across the world, and also watch other KZbinrs traveling on various bicycles and motorcycles around the world. Before first coming to Egypt in 2021 I actually almost bought a bicycle in Turkey and biked from Turkey to Egypt. The problem was passing through Syria for me at that time, so I scratched that plan, but who knows, maybe in the future I will do it with motorcycle. There's actually a problem with going to South Africa right now, which is passing through the country right below Egypt, Sudan. They are in a midst of a war. I hear things are improving, ever so slowly, but it's still a war zone, and I'm not trying to drive through a war zone. But I have been looking at driving my motorcycle to India from Cairo. Whichever direction I decide to go, the other issue with big, long road trips is money. I ain't rich yet, and I don't want to set out on a trip I can't sustain. I need to be able to afford months and months of travel, with money going out but little coming in 😅 But trust me, I've been planning smaller trips and working on planning bigger trips for the future, when I am able to.

[@Planet_Xplorer]

You certainly took the ugliest backside road. There's a much nicer Highway that is very modern. Make sure you take it on your way back

[@Gventures]

I'll be following Google Maps on my way back, but hopefully it gives me a better route. Either way, I know I will be much better rested, so it won't matter so much to me! It was really more about my lack of sleep that affected this ride so much.

[@nesreenyehia1603]

OMG you took old long route from the city I dont know how google map give this direction The start of The high way you arrived at min 37 its only 7 minute from your hostel I wish i am there to put you on the road I you can contact me in your return trip, i live abroad but still can manage North coast start from kilo may be 27 to matrouh all this north coast You must write exactly where or which kilo Have a safe trip ❤❤❤

[@sherifnassar2729]

Omg! Gigi you've chosen totally the wrong way to go to north coast 🙆🤦

[@Gventures]

It's not my fault! 😂 I'm not from Alexandria and I've never been to the North Coast, I was just following stupid Google Maps

[@sherifnassar2729]

@Gventures yea its too stupid and by the way you crossed by El max old lighthouse

[@Gventures]

@@sherifnassar2729 Ahhh so THAT'S the lighthouse...I didn't realize...

[@sherifnassar2729]

@Gventures Yes, at 31:30 you were just beside the street which leads to the old lighthouse

[@sayyedalmahallawy799]

I don't mind swearing,I'd swear myself .

[@Gventures]

😅❤️🙏

[@mohammedahmed-qw2um]

i think this not the sea its the lagoon

[@Gventures]

It's part of the sea though, I mean it's not fake water or a man-made pool

[@nagwaaziz]

It’s traditional with stupid Google maps to go around town when there’s a direct way.

[@Gventures]

🤣 Gotta keep with tradition! 🤣

[@nagwaaziz]

@@Gventures😂

[@nagwaaziz]

Strange google maps is taking you through town instead of the highway.

[@Gventures]

Go figure 🙄🤣 Google Maps in Egypt likes to play 🤪

[@nagwaaziz]

@@GventuresIt’s the same here in No VA. It takes me to 495 to the 267 Toll Rd when it’s a 5 minute driving. So it’s not just google Egypt.

[@Gventures]

@@nagwaaziz Fair enough. But I've struggled more with Google maps here than I have in any other country I've traveled to (25+ countries)

[@nagwaaziz]

@@Gventures Maybe because it’s kind of new in Egypt. For some reason Egypt wasn’t allowing GPSs in Egypt.

[@worlddj1364]

You swearing is actually funny LOL Means that we Egyptians are justified when we deal with this garbage traffic to swear too LOL

[@Gventures]

Egyptians are 1000% justified for any swearing 🤣 I think it's usually an endless stream of that when I'm driving around in heavy traffic

[@walidmahmoud5321]

Nice video. Be nice to boycott Mckhara

[@Gventures]

I do eat Egyptian food every day and consume local brands often. In fact I hate McDonald's because it's garbage food and I rarely ate it even before Gaza. If you watched the full video you would hear me call it garbage food while I was sitting inside of the restaurant. But it was the only food I saw available on this long stretch of highway and I was falling asleep while riding because I didn't sleep at all the night before. I care about staying alive and not crashing my motorcycle so I went to eat some food there. Plus I do whatever I want.

[@ahmedellithy354]

You used F words alot 😂 your manners have changed in Egypt 😂 😅

[@Gventures]

Lol nah bro my manners have always been this way, the way I am has nothing to do with Egypt

[@BritishBangladeshimum]

Look very very very tired

[@Gventures]

I'm dead 💀

[@bituoxsurveyor]

👏

[@hondablack1]

Please Gigi, get yourself some proper riding gloves. Especially if you gonna be riding whilst half awake ! xx

[@Gventures]

Haha, nah, it's okay. If you noticed, I had some riding gloves in the beginning of this journey when I started in Cairo, but I hated them, so I left them in Alexandria, I was never going to wear them. I don't even wear my helmet sometimes 😅 I know, stupid. But if I die, I die. My life 😅

[@hondablack1]

@@Gventures OK Your choice. Speaking for myself, having come off several times, you need gloves! When you are flying through the air, your hands hit the deck first, every time, believe me ! Stay safe! xx

[@Gventures]

@@hondablack1 Yeah. I think if I am flying through the air I will probably just be dead here though 😅 I crashed my bike last year in October and had to get stitches, I wasn't even wearing my helmet then. I guess I don't learn 🤷‍♀ But I appreciate your concern. I did go out and buy gloves right before this trip, but I hated them and ditched them pretty quickly (on the ride to Alexandria from Cairo). You stay safe too 🙏🙏

[@hondablack1]

@@Gventures Not all gloves are equal. Some are above others. 😃😃

[@Gventures]

@@hondablack1 Lol oh I definitely believe that. I bought some crappy ones on "discount" (still expensive!) at Harley Davidson and I now know to NEVER buy crappy, stiff gloves again.

[@amirkhairy14]

you took the wrang way to el alamin

[@Gventures]

I was trying to drive through the North Coast first, and was just following the route Google Maps gave me. I said all of that in the video

[@amirkhairy14]

@@Gventures you should take the desert road (cairo direction )and after may be 20 km you go right to the borth coast road

[@Gventures]

@@amirkhairy14 Ahaha, well now I know, I guess. If I ever try to do what I'm doing again 😅 But really I just follow Google Maps because I don't know where anything is in this part of the country

[@boby4751]

For those that are that weak minded about swearing needs to never leave the house or go on the internet, pretty simple :D :D :D::D :D :D :D :D.