The Collapse Of Tourism In Egypt (2012)

Tourism on Trial: In Egypt security problems have collapsed the tourism industry, one of the cornerstones of its economy. As radical Islamists push for strict regulations on tourists, Egypt's population is struggling.
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"Before the revolution, we used to get ten buses here every hour," a stall keeper sighs. The lack of tourist business has afflicted over 3.5 million people who depend on the traffic for their income. But while they had hoped that the end of the revolution would bring tourists back, there is now another threat looming on the horizon.
It may sound bizarre, but the radical Islamist Salafists believe that tourists should only be able to see the pyramids through a veil of wax, arguing "there is a religious decree against keeping them as they are". Unfortunately for the tourist industry, they hold 25% of the seats in the new democratically elected parliament. Under the Salafists public displays of affection would also be banned, as would men and women swimming together. In fact, their decrees would probably force Egypt's most famous beach resort, Sharm El Sheik, to close down. But as tour operator Abdis Salaam says, those in the industry are braced for a fight: "We will stand up against them. We are prepared to create a new revolution if our livelihood is affected."
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[@karenthomas6814]

Well according to Islam, the rich feed the poor and they are supposed to give to the poor so no one starves. Go ask a Saudi for money and food.

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

To be social. Its a smal step for goats,its a giant step for Saudia.

[@johnprice5784]

Its not just Muslims either , all the ones in charge don't give a toss for the common folk and are just concerned with keeping their snouts in the expenses trough ( or crib if you're Muslim or Jew I suppose ) .Religion has a lot to answer for and it keeps dragging us all backwards with the clerics desperate need to hold onto power through fear and superstition .

[@andwhy1245]

@ Mark X Mohammad, looks like a Bollywood porn star

[@glenmoray2812]

Well said, indeed!

[@aragornii507]

And thats only supposed to apply to muslims. If you are an infidel you are out of luck

[@oeungmao1]

now you know without the infidel, you are suffering...

[@tonyedwards2693]

Ankorian Klimkmao so are the infidels.

[@supermojo9672]

Cheh!

[@supermojo9672]

@@tonyedwards2693 what stupidity is that?? Your pride is blinding you. If only you could eat it or sell it...

[@awacherif1689]

😂😂😂😂

[@williama6237]

Lol

[@x00p3]

These people are victims of their own religion, but they don't seem to understand that.

[@larginal2124]

Fuck off we don't need your opinion on our country Egypt is Islamic country will always be Islamic that is never going to change from muslim Egyptian

[@x00p3]

I can voice my opinion if I want to, I spoke the truth and the truth really hurts sometimes.

[@ElueeHD]

But when egypt was powerful it was not islamic

[@7AMOODHG]

With Islam they made huge empires

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

7amood_HG Were????

[@BelloBudo007]

I'm still struggling to find one country on the planet that has prospered after Islam became dominant. It appears to be against progress, freedom and 21st century improvement, instead always looking back to a dead and evil past.

[@animeshdas9842]

Bill Blinky you can say the EXACT same statement about Christianity. women rights, view about people who don't believe in Jesus, justifying massacres as crusades etc

[@mooshinu]

Animesh Das Bullshit

[@yasminepsycheanalysis7015]

ever heard of something called the Ottoman empire? lmao or the Islamic golden age? atleast read the history behind the bullshit u spew out of your mouth

[@MadnessMotorcycle]

Where is the Ottoman Empire now? Surviving only in the mind of Erdogan and his ilk. What would you call the current Islamic Age? It is a Dark Age.

[@fromspace7]

And trashing their own economy

[@peter-johndejong5303]

No Islamic majority country, will ever see, economic prosperity, democracy, freedom, social economic justice and high standard human rights law at the same time

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Ikr, they're stuck in 7th century

[@fredmurphy8754]

wonder why, dont say for example foreign backed coups, invasions and involvement?

[@civlik5408]

Ur dark age ended only 300 years ago

[@mauriziomoreni1434]

Right on

[@Siuuuzalll]

Facts

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

A friend of mine, a world traveler, went to Egypt 5 years ago. Walking WITH HER HUSBAND, arms covered with a long shirt, she felt such hostility in the stares of the Egyptian men directed at her, all she wanted to do was go back to the hotel. She said they really seem to hate women over there.

[@mauriziomoreni1434]

They hate free women

[@raymondgravelle3931]

Then what's the point of going?

[@eyeswideopen7777]

Sex deprived

[@dandybeano7312]

I been to Egypt when I was in the Royal Air Force, by that time Egypt was very very modern country. BUT since the Muslim or Islam law started the country turn to garbage.

[@KossolaxtheForesworn]

yes, compare middle east from the 70's to middle east today. islam happens and it will fuck you up.

[@MrRockYz]

Dandy Beano Egypt always Islamic country and it will be always

[@MrRockYz]

LoL ReplayBaby yes we was Pharaohs with to many gods then people in egypt was Christians after this the Islam enter egypt and became Islamic and Arabic country

[@skipruse7209]

Rocy Yz I feel sorry for you. No not really. You made your choice.

[@ahmedismail6916]

Dandy Beano No. In fact, the corruption in Egypt started when secularists took over. These Salafists are extremists. If Islam orders demolishing statues, then why didn't Omar Ibn Al-aas, a prophet companion, demolish them when he liberated Egypt from the Romans??

[@donesy125]

I just came back from Egypt. It’s selfish but it’s actually a good time to visit because there are hardly any tourists and the sights aren’t crowded at all. The only bad thing is the hassling from people selling stuff is more intense because they have fewer tourists to harass.

[@TheRealCantaraBella]

You can negotiate a better deal for yourself.

[@ricardoclemente3255]

imagine if Egypt was all Christian! in fact, imagine if islam never exist at all

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

If you drive trough a Copt residence,you see thats its clean and proper,also saw some flowers there. All these muslim residences are dirthy and smelly shitholes. I was there in 2007. Never ever go again in a muslim country.

[@mooshinu]

I wish egyptians werent islamic nor christian, but kept their heritage and religion...

[@KCAPELGAE]

so in other words awesome

[@JSkyGemini]

It'd be just as bad.

[@mooshinu]

Not true.

[@KrazeeClark]

Now it's much, much worse in 2018.

[@supermojo9672]

Here in 2019. Even worse. Another bomb attack on tourists. Thanks again islam!!

[@AviationNut]

Egypt was my favorite place to visit, I used to go there at least once a year in the winter. My last time there was in 2007, since then I have not gone there, it has gotten way to dangerous, especially if you're not muslim. DO NOT GO THERE UNLESS YOU HAVE A DEATH WISH.

[@mattyah3043]

Aviation Nut your crazy

[@sinhalalion1806]

Aviation Nut Dont say stupid shit man.

[@waterotter3625]

Aviation Nut Egypt is on my list of top places to visit! 😢

[@ruseriberarebel2425]

Pippa of Europe you are obviously lying, I don't believe for a minute that a woman can go alone in a Muslim country without trouble. Specially at night. Get out of here!!!

[@jpeg2753]

Have a nice stay, it is indeed beautiful

[@carpy1252]

It's a pity, Egypt is a country with so much potential. Excellent weather, remarkable ancient relics, good amount of water from the nile to support high populations, amazing beaches, the gem of Africa and yet it's still closed off. Sucks for the youth, they have so much ambition to open up their country to the world yet the old religious folks won't have it.

[@mooshinu]

SaffronCity You cant have any potential when you have Islam as a dominant cult in you're country nowadays.

[@Solitude1990]

I question your definition of excellent weather. Also, the Nile is filthy.

[@offwiththefairies77]

Surely that should be "islam on trial"??

[@rob4831]

no religion is great its all a way of controlling free will let every body live the way they wont to with out fear of hell or promise of paradise

[@singlah]

Guilty as hell.

[@offwiththefairies77]

***** lol

[@mariepanker809]

offwiththefairies77

[@audreywilliams2765]

The UK is fucked I lived in London never heard English full of Pakistans, Women with the Veil 10 kids on welfare, met one real Londoner. YOu think you have landed in Syria not the UK. Vote for the right only way to save the Queen

[@glennparker73]

Crying now because they can't rip people off Fukn good job

[@LabRat6619]

Glenn Parker ❤️

[@nabilaaklan3047]

So it ok to be a rip off in west

[@hillbillyentertainment9142]

I have to deal with them in a business setting, never once have they not tried to rip me off. I had one guy tell me it's a part of what they do, ripping off non-believers. It's freaking maddening trying to do business with them.

[@hillbillyentertainment9142]

Exactly.

[@moewilson4605]

It is 2018 and as a Canadian, I will never visit Egypt. The world has enough interesting places to see that I don’t need to visit a place where there is violence and religion extremism.

[@mmafan4livet536]

tourism in Europe is dead also from all the refugee's

[@samsmith346]

waxy bayona You’re a smart Man/Woman

[@Josh-vj5ip]

Terrorists killed it

[@martinblake2278]

Being a fan of the National Geographic documentaries about Ancient Egypt, I've been to that country thrice. The first two trips were great but my last time there I saw these Islamists harassing some Coptic females and I was even heckled by a man who looks like a cleric just for having coffee with an Egyptian girl. I was shocked. It was a facet of Egypt that I never knew about. I've been to that beach on my first visit and I've met and mingle with Egyptian men and women, they didn't come to me as backward folks but modern and fun loving ones. But nowadays, based on my last trip, things have changed. I'm not planning on visiting anytime soon.

[@chaimomma9198]

Doctor Doom sign of the times

[@msjanegrey]

Doctor Doom do you remember Persia? The good old days.

[@AnythingWithAbeat]

You let one experience tarnish and ruin your view of all of Egypt and its people. As you stated you've had many good times there too. You had coffee with an Egyptian girl and chose to focus on the person who reacted negatively rather than the Egyptian who treated you normally. There's bad people everywhere, non Muslims included. Non Muslim countries included. I feel like the comment section is strife of people with irrational judgements and fears.

[@Basih]

TLDR: Islam ruined tourism in Egypt.

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

Wouldn't the wax just melt? Last time I checked it was desert. Not too smart r they?

[@Tim_Shu]

Building Buildercip 😂😂😂😂 I thought the same thing

[@problematic1417]

There's a lot less friction to topple it when all the wax melts in.

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Kim Mcilwain you certainly don't seem to have a high IQ yourself .. how rude can someone be😡😡

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Christopher Jacobsen some people are sadly both stupid and RUDE

[@honestreviews7185]

Building Buildercip that's cuz they were concieved through incest ... ideosyncracy is becoming real and alive people

[@freshimpactco.8698]

What is the point of covering the statues with transparent wax lol...

[@dandybeano7312]

Fresh Impact Co, They want to make movie, The house of wax, with Vince Price lol...

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Dandy Beano or the world's largest candle haha

[@lsd25records]

SPEND MY HARD EARNED MONEY TO VISIT ISLAM ? Long live Atheism.

[@xonce4296]

Yep

[@adel-711]

I don't wish to return to Egypt ever again

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

Why? Did you go there?

[@skipruse7209]

A M I always wanted to see the Pyramids. But not going to go there now. The area is all screwed up?

[@frazerhinds7124]

uKnow because it's a person's choice what the fuck has it got to do with you ?

[@alrasheedsalih8746]

6th month and am enjoying each breath on this greatly beautiful country, safe, full of love, and always make laugh happily, very kind people, God bless

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

Kick god out. And your fine.

[@onlyme6479]

I would never go back to Egypt for a holiday a long with millions of other Brits

[@worldking5441]

Good,who wants you there anyways stay in Brixit land the no 1 city in acid attacks!

[@worldking5441]

Talking about Cairo being a dirty dump Well thanks to Britain that occupied Egypt and sucked it's blood clean for 70 years

[@dylanblack8487]

world king what do you mean by this, sorry I am rubbish at history.

[@Laila-hl8dc]

@@dylanblack8487 britain colonised egypt and stole a lot of our things, they also seperated egypt and sudan and caused major conflicts in the area

[@dieterhofner7043]

Why go to Egypt to begin with? it allready feels like you are living abroad theese days.

[@dieterhofner7043]

I Don't Even Lift Bruh Oh a Nazi oh a facist oh a racist. I don't give a shit keep screaming.

[@kemwittalltree9650]

My aunt and uncle went to Egypt for vacation a few years ago and encountered nothing but hostility and unpleasant locals. They said they would never go back. Spend your money elsewhere people, Egypt has turned into a shit hole.

[@dieterhofner7043]

Kemwit Tall Tree Yeah I know I have exactly the same story by allmost all people I know that has been there. South East Asia,Caribbeans, South America is much better though it's more expensive to go there but it's worth it.

[@kemwittalltree9650]

If your going to spend any money at all, get the benefit! Merry Christmas!

[@dieterhofner7043]

Kemwit Tall Tree Thanks you too merry Christmas!

[@gman-qy6my]

well to be fair they spent decades ripping of the tourists, so they should have saved!! now its slow all they do is whinge.

[@Sammyduo214]

Egypt save your country... No to sharia law

[@AnasDaif]

What worl r u living in?

[@mooshinu]

The Cosmic Yordle Certainly not Bandle City

[@nabilaaklan3047]

where is Sharia law, you are lost

[@josephsmith1893]

In my early 20's, I wanted to go to Egypt, but, then I changed my mind. I was in Greece and in U.A.E. Egypt was just a short ride from here, but I decided not to go. Everyone, please just avoid Egypt. I only went to U.A.E for work related business, otherwise I would not have gone there either.

[@nj2mddude205]

If the Egyptian government cracks down on radical Islam, then the tourists will return.

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

No islam countrys for us anymore. Its supporting the devil.

[@gigig6021]

I will never forgive them for what they did to Lara Logan. I'd set my money on fire before ever spending it in Egypt!

[@KB-si5fx]

I've wanted to go to Egypt and see the pyramids ever since I was a kid. I couldn't imagine going now though with radical Islam running rampant.

[@750nut]

My Grandpa went there for a work assignment in the mid 70’s. He said then it was a nasty filthy place that was hostile to Christians Jews and foreigners. He said the best day he spent there was the day he left. Never would he go back.

[@johnthatcher2349]

I try not to spend money in Muslim countries like Egypt ,France ,Uk.

[@sakuragihanamichi1042]

Lol, when did France and UK became Muslims!?.

[@onlyme6479]

You got more chance in waking a pharaoh up then getting tourism back to Egypt

[@mudpuddle8805]

I really dont feel like getting blown up or having my head cut off today. I think I will vacation where the locals dont hate me.

[@brightspark54]

been there once and never again even if you payed me

[@mushken65]

Wherever Islam is found light shall never shine. Problem,problem.Only darkness and fear leads. Look at the Muslim countries, who wants to live there?

[@singlah]

A Sphinx is still a Sphinx whether you pour syrup or wax on it. If those guys think pouring wax over the Sphinx makes it halal... they are so sadly mistaken because wax does not cover "sin", especially if it's clear wax. People are such great liars and fantastic at adapting the environment to suit their needs. And religion is no different. It's man-made and subject to our whims and fancies.

[@singlah]

There is no right religion. One day you will be enlightened and walk away from the madness. That day, the peace you experience will be more powerful than any Allah can ever deliver - because it is true peace.

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

Mu Ma Allah need your guide to your todlers,so he can fuck them.

[@mooshinu]

พิทักษ์ มหาวรรณ์ Marry me

[@chaimomma9198]

Mu Ha Jesus Christ

[@Mp-zv3xc]

The difference is good working people suffer, meanwhile crazy young bafoons ruin the country .

[@mbear1639]

Im glad i saw the pyramids but i would never go back to Egypt. I got "baksheeshed" to death. (i dont know how to spell it....i dont care either). Loosely, the meaning is "tip" or "bribe" and it was RELENTLESS. Probably over 100 times in a single day...everywhere i went....hands out and the phrase "baksheesh, baksheesh". I felt so bad for everyone but afyer a week of getting ripped off, i just wanted to go home.

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

I walked past a tourist shop. I did not pay attention to that kitsch in the store. The shop owner, gestured that I had to go inside, to watch. I told him, do not have any interest. Well, there it was, "I was a Christian dog," an occupier of Pallestina, etc etc etc Meanwhile there were more of those Allah Mongols on the street, I think my 2meter length saved us there.

[@1houroflove186]

RELIGION.

[@mikeg90]

1hourOfLove no Islam not religion

[@wurthit1239]

1hourOfLove Humans.........

[@4evrnick]

1hourOfLove no, Islam.

[@4evrnick]

Nidhogg you forget that the separation of religion and state is a Christian concept. As such, your argument is based on a false premise.

[@Ronaldopopkings]

No it was basically the european kings who wanted the church to be less influental. The concept could be applied to every religion.

[@2006canna]

As sad as it is I would never bring my family to Egypt. Wanted to go diving in Hurghada but feel not safe.

[@oolalamme2698]

I have no sympathy for any of the muslims who seem to think that if they moan and complain, the west will bail them out. The people I desire to help are all the Christians who will be the victims of blame for all Egypt's woes. Fear Lord, please save every mid-east Christian lamb to the safety of the West! But leave the islamic goats to fight among themselves as they have done for 1400 years.

[@nabilaklan9346]

We lived together for last 1400. But when west and Germany ww2

[@ddiesel1836]

Islam is like reverse Midas. Everything it touches; it hurts

[@chrislee6702]

All my friends whom traveled Egypt every single ones have bad and horrible experiences in there from airport to pyramid. Airport crew want money for no reasons and travelers who are riding on camels most of them forced by those camel owners. They told me so many bad things they got. Now they don't even think about going back to that horrible country. I love traveling but never egypt.

[@suzimonkey345]

Wouldn’t wax be a problem in that heat? Is there some special kind of clear wax that doesn’t melt in the sun?

[@shammydammy2610]

I used to want to go there. Now it's not even on my list.

[@Guderian1939]

Eygpt. No thanks.

[@osvaldoramirez8266]

It's their own way that makes tourist not visit them.

[@sillystring295]

As a muslim woman I would never visit Egypt because of the lack of respect for women. The fact the men in Egypt feels no shame about cat calling and rape. It's not just uncovered but even women in hijab who are treated badly.

[@monicabitch6519]

they should pour wax over them self,,,,,,,,,,

[@Kitties_are_pretty]

7:18 Oh God no Santa has become an Islamist!

[@Agnidev12]

For purest Muslims only desert could be Halal for praying to formless God/s that do/es not exist/s. So Salafist should go to desert of 600 AD

[@Hoxgene]

Agni Dev every one is just entitled to their own* opinion s

[@jerrykeranen813]

You wanted islam now you get it :D

[@danaport6913]

no wonder. its too risky

[@Comic_Dude]

I would travel every year to Egypt because Ancient Egypt is the origin of all religions. All our spiritual beliefs and life are shaped because of the ancestors and culture of the Pharaohs Kingdom. But if you travel there you can get the head chopped for nothing, one more in the list of meaningless kills. So...maybe in next life i will be able to travel there.

[@John-bh9nr]

if they cover the pyramids now, Im afraid they'll cover the kaaba in Mecca next.

[@ComplimentaryTherapy]

I know many friends who went there and they deeply regretted it

[@ericx4124]

What a shame. Giza and the rest of Egypt’s treasures should be preserved and shared.

[@750nut]

Eric x They will eventually destroy the pyramids too. Just like the Taliban blew up the Buddhist statues in Afghanistan, and ISIS destroyed so many of the relics of Iraq. It’s the nature of these people to destroy and kill. Kill and destroy. Over and over.

[@nicholasthien6169]

let them keep their country and law why even brother what they do in their own country

[@aprilbaker847]

Where i really wanted to go... Now? I wouldn't go-even if they offered a free all expense paid 1month vacation! Airline cost included!

[@joantaylor9702]

Oh the work hard... They worked hard to remove the Christians from their own land. Those that were left they made their life a misery!!

[@Shearwater6]

Ha ha Islam. The religion that wants the cake, but wants to eat it too.

[@miduv82]

The problem is they don't have separation between church (religion) and state. This will kill tourism.

[@fromspace7]

Imagine if Islam had never come to Egypt in the first place, and they still had their own culture and language etc... Would probably be a paradise compared to what it is now

[@nabilaklan9346]

Egypt without Islam they would be nothing

[@ThomasGlynnJr]

It doesn't take a genius to figure out why this happened. This economic misery is self-inflicted, hard to feel sorry for them...

[@ashdixson1906]

We can experience Egypt in our local corner store.

[@anthonym8250]

Egypt is a beautiful ancient country with amazing places to visit and things to do. Unfortunately Egypt's problem is the inherent belief with many locals that the tourists owe the populous. Been once, seen enough. How can you travel somewhere a large part of the population will only make you feel unwelcome if your not giving them money?!

[@whydontiagreewithyou4985]

Because they depend on money, staying in a country without giving back is virtual theft, something Europeans accuse of middle eastern migrants too and are similar to European attitudes towards migrants.

[@simplepatriot2934]

Ive been with 15 to 18 egyptians thier own attitude killed them!

[@TheGlitterGlobe]

This is six years out of date isn’t it? I went to Egypt in Feb and March this year (2018). Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor, and many small villages. Tourism seemed slow, but people are coming back. The exchange rate is ridiculously in favor of tourists. $1 is good for £E17. Egypt is beautiful. The sites are phenomenal. The people were lovely and very friendly, nobody cared what my beliefs were. They were happy to have tourists. I can’t wait to go back.

[@Thomas-lk5cu]

They are way too pushy, I recon it might be a cultural thing, but there are lots of other great places to visit, where the sellers are more peaceful and let’s you enjoy your day without pushing sales.

[@Knaeben]

Even if I really want to look in a store, I won't go near it with a store clerk talking at me like that... But from what I have heard, Egypt is now super-crowded with tourists.

[@velez7267]

Israel must be getting the tourist ,

[@greekguytalks]

Luis V no Greece is.....

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

The whole of Europe is going sky high with tourist. Visit Cuba is also very nice. It looks like time capsule,your back in the 1940s.

[@muzzey63]

TO ALL EGYPTIAN PEOPLE I HAVE BEEN TO EGYPT MANY TIMES PLEASE TREAT ALL YOUR TOURISTS WITH GOODNESS DONT FORCE THEM TO BUY THINGS AND DONT SCAM THEM AS THEY WILL TELL OTHERS AND NONE WILL COME DONT BLAME ISLAMIC LAW OR THE GOVERNMENT IT IS YOU THAT DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE A GOOD BIT OF ADVICE PLEASE TAKE NOTE

[@karenthomas6814]

He didn't look starved. His whole family looked well fed.

[@karmabomb445]

You have to be honest here, if it wasn't for the pyramids, who would actually go to Egypt? The world is a big place with thousands of tourist attractions, why spend hard earned cash going to a place where a good percentage of the people claim to hate you? Why go to a place where you run the risk of attack? I'm not saying this will happen but why take that chance? The constant badgering at the markets is a pain in the arse as well. Tourists travel, but to somewhere they can relax, not to where you may get shot on the beach. It's just not worth it.

[@joantaylor9702]

They can thank Allah and mo ham head for their situation. Allah knows what is best for them so stop complaining!! This is what their god thinks is best.

[@mauriziomoreni1434]

Moon god

[@shrishti6406]

The ancient Egypt culture is magnificent..I really wished it would have survived ...

[@Laila-hl8dc]

go blame the greeks and romans for ruining it

[@RendererEP]

4:16 who else saw those kids punching and kicking eachother lol

[@silvercloud1276]

Elijah Pisani Yes, the kids going home from school in the video are playing. What about the kids in your country? They go to school and shoot up the entire school, students and teachers!

[@gabrielbaynunn2418]

Pouring wax over the Pyramids😂😂😂 I almost had a laughter-induced heart attack.

[@aanon5716]

we were there on vaca in 2008-9?. talk of a revolution was going on. it was by young students mostly who liked the west & wanted a more democratic open gov. with freedom of speech & free elections, women wanted more freedom, etc... but they were overtaken by islamic extremists & it all went to hell. it was an interesting country full of history & friendly people. we wanted to go back but i dont see it happening any time soon, unfortunately.

[@tophercIaus]

I travelled to Egypt in 2014 and I had an incredible time, mostly because there were no tourists. No lines, great photos, ease of choice in what we wanted to do. But it seemed very bleak for the tour operators, those selling trinkets and goods, etc. I feel really sorry for them, to be honest. Egypt is still the first place I would send anyone with even a mild interest in history. It's phenomenal.

[@tarabee3350]

Don't go into a Muslim country and then complain about the rules and laws. You either respect them or you don't go. It's pretty simple.

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

Tara Bee Repect from fascist Allah pigs,in our west???????????????????????? No,the have not even a clue,what respect means.

[@parmindersinghsidhu4734]

I went to Egypt before revolution and had a lovely time people were so kind . Egyptians are the most friendliness people in the world and i travel quite a lot. When the covid-19 is over i will go back.

[@cweefy]

HOW 'BOUT DAT RELIGION ?! HUH? HUH? YEA WACKO CULTURE

[@dropgloves4491]

Christians are not safe there anymore yet christian tourist is what kept Egyptian economy afloat for hundreds of years. If half of population hates christians so much then what’s the point in going there? Learn acceptance and respect towards others and things will sure come back to normal.

[@nicevideomancanada]

Alas there is always Thailand and many other safer places to travel to.

[@scottwade2612]

Safer is not safe. I went to India and was told that it was so dangerous and my wife and I didn't have any issues. Egypt has the pyramids which can't be seen anywhere else. Not really any country is safe. I mean France has had more attacks than any other country. USA has been hit and UK. So you can stay inside and never go out but the moment you go out there are risks. Getting killed on the way to the airport is higher than travelling to Egypt. Stay away from the churches and your even safer.

[@goforgold7082]

I was in Cairo a couple of years ago. Really loved the city but the people I met I found hard to handle.

[@rajeshsawant5971]

Stop visiting Islamic tourist countries like Maldives, Egypt, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey etc once $s stops coming they won't be able to spreading Islam in Europe n America with this money so be smart go visit secular countries

[@nabilaklan9346]

Rajesh Sawant we sould stop people like you why are sick in the head

[@berly9397]

Mubarak was good for Egypt.

[@armore6250]

Me and my rich friends had no plans to go to Egypt back in 2009. All of their death to non-muslims who Lala is a off switch. They have their own religion to blame.

[@nabilaklan9346]

Arm Ore no one care

[@nancyspencer-pratt3143]

im from USA, not a Muslim... Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria had many poor. but i felt SAFE and it was the best vacation. NO Sharia, do not believe this 😅

[@cilivan1]

Liam Spencer because this video was published at the transitional stage where everything was upside down. Now everything has changed but people take this video seriously and apply it today. The government currently investing alot in tourism and everything got changed. I hope u will be able to see the hard work done in this country to fix everything got damaged by these terrorists

[@dzandbergen2]

Great, another thing that wonderfull islam is destroying

[@dadude4960]

i gave this upvote only because of the "(2012)". i don't understand why a channel like journeyman, which uploads old docs from the 80's doesn't do this more often. or at least write the production year in the description...

[@AnythingWithAbeat]

I went there earlier this year and found it a very enjoyable and pleasant experience. There wasn't a single time when I felt unsafe. Yes there were terrorist attacks there but they've moved on. These risks are unfortunately everywhere these days and letting fear control you will really limit the wonderful experiences you can have.

[@realdiamondshow]

Muslimah perhaps the clue to why YOU feel safe there...is in your name!

[@AnythingWithAbeat]

John Hylton interesting you say that. Perhaps you are right. I have lived in the UK my entire life & I have travelled to many different countries. Often (psychologically) I have felt safer in predominantly Muslim countries purely because I wear a headscarf and I don't feel/look like a minority. Admittedly in Egypt I was mistaken for an Egyptian or at least an Arab on a few occasions (I'm not). When I have travelled to Eastern Europe, for example Croatia or Serbia I have felt a greater need to be more careful & alert because I am a minority in those countries and also because of the history that places like Bosnia has had with Muslims. I subconsciously feel more judged, stared at and intimidated for some reason because I know that the indigenous people probably have limited knowledge about Muslims and most of it is probably based on what they've seen in the media. On the other hand, I do believe in white privilege. I have never travelled anywhere alone because I wouldn't feel safe (regardless of the country). A) because I am a female b) because I am brown c) because I am Muslim and it is visible (headscarf). I know that white people are treated like stars in South Asian and African countries. They seem to have more respect and a grand welcome wherever they go (i.e. random people wanting to take pictures with them etc). They are more stared at but it's out of curiosity and awe rather rather than anything negative. Also if a white person goes missing/dies on holiday or in foreign land, western countries are more active and involved in investigating. Citizens living in a western country have that advantage/privilege (me included). I feel like white people are more confident in travelling alone perhaps because they feel safer. In Istanbul I even met a white American woman who couch surfed.

[@ShidaiTaino]

I've always wondered why the Islamic Caliphates didn't destroy non Abrahamic ruins and statues and art like Roman, Greek, Ancient Egyptian, Buddhist, etc.

[@joantaylor9702]

LOL! No sympathy for them. They are horrible people. They treat everyone very badly. Tourists need armed guards. But they do love Islam.

[@louis1443]

You guys did it to yourself However I do feel bad for them I hope things change. I would love to visit but I don’t want to die.

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Couldnot watch it to the end.. so much hatred towards my beautiful country.. things may not be that great and we do have many flows BUT that doesn't give you the right to slam us in such a way..No one is perfect.. I'm an Egyptian Coptic Christian and I am sooo proud and blessed .. I live peacefully in my town.. I do wear my cross and that doesn't cause me that much inconvenience.. bad people exist everywhere and racists too.. but I can't say it's a daily struggle.. my country will always be a great one and I condemn every hateful thing that's been thrown at it in those comments.. goes to show how tolerant and loving you all are .. if you don't consider coming back to Egypt then it's great cause you're not welcome anyway..You have to respect Egypt and Egyptians in order to have access to be received in the Country of a 7000 years civilisation before the world knew what civilisation looked like..LONG LIVE EGYPT

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

Taqiyya. We seen the Coptic victims.

[@kevinmcfarley156]

It's sounds like you are in a lot of pain. It's sad how the Islamists have ruined what you had, but you can't blame other people for not wanting to visit.

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Audrey O`Callaghan would so happily keep my Egypt to myself not everyone deserves to be welcomed in the land of the Faroes😎😎

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Kevin McFarley one thing is sure yes I am in a lot of pain.. things are not as bad as this horrible video show it my people are nice and welcoming.. .no angels but no demons either

[@maguymaalawy5751]

Audrey O`Callaghan waow!!! So you know my Egypt and fully understand why I love it that much!! We could not go through with the revolution only because it was the reason why those ugly radicalists came to the surface... on the 30th of June 2013 we as a nation through them off and regained our country the ugly faced one you see in this video is probably behind bars right now .. Egypt is back to what it's been..all is not perfect but we do get along really well like we always did before those ugly bearded monsters came out of their hiding after the 25th doomed revolution..anyway I am so touched it brought tears to my eyes to read what you wrote about my country and this is still so true.. I live in Alexandria and get to see the beautiful Mediterranean sea every day and think to myself I live in a beautiful city in an amazing country no matter what... Thank you so much and sorry if I did seem a little unfriendly..I m just a very proud and patriotic Coptic egyptian and sorry for misspelling Feroes it's just how I thought it was written in English😄😄

[@Kingdennissinned]

Why would I want to go to a country where the streets consists of mostly men and women covered head to toe??