As a women who survived being held hostage in sexually assaulted in Egypt, I would not recommend women to travel there. It doesn't matter what clothes you have on, tourists will still be looked down on and harassed regardless. Because of corruption, asking the police for help can completely backfire and can be dangerous. If you are traveling to Egypt, please have a bodyguard with you whenever you wander around!
Oh wow, I'm so sorry you experienced that and thank you for sharing. Though, one experience doesn't discount the other - both are possible. I visited and had a wonderful experience so I know with certainty that it is also possible. I agree that having a reputable tour guide with you is a great help when walking around too.
I was hitching to Elat with my girl, an Egyptian freight bus driver took us to Elat/ Aqaba, it was very hot and he invited us to have a shower at the hotel he stayed at. We were both about 18 and the girl was Israeli. Short story he separated us and tried to rape her. She said dont report to police as you cant trust them. Later that night we found a group of Backpackers at the beach and told story to them. Later that night his bus pulled up and he walked over, we hid in the middle of about 20 people in dusk, so he didnt see us. Scariest thing he had a gun in his hand. This was in1979, flew out of Tel Aviv later, it was the first and only time I hve ever heard a cheer at take off. Trust no one.
I can confirm Katie's tips, I even used the same guide in Luxor!!! She knows what she is talking about!! ;-) Also, the guide in Luxor calls her Kattia (very posh), phaha!! Thanks for your tips.
@@KatieShowBlog He was so serious while he bragged about you! I was confused then realized it was you... I was like, 'I know you actually met her but Katie is not pronounced that way'!! phaha
Thanks for including information on what we should wear/how we should dress in Cairo, Egypt. That is the type of information that I'm looking for. Perfect. Thank you!
Great video, agree with you about covering up. As a traveler you’re a guest in another country so respect their wishes, and they will show you great hospitality. Going to Egypt in 3 weeks.
I hope you have the best time there! And I totally agree, it's better to respect the culture where you are visiting instead of trying to force yours & people are much more welcoming. Just common courtesy too really.
@@Ceronocero it's not that scary in Egypt as she said in the video it's not harassment in a scary way it's just annoying, I'm Egyptian myself so I would say try to blend in with the locals a little bit no need to wear a hijab if you don't want to tho :)
Women don't need to be covered head to toe though and I never said that. It's best to just be covered shoulders to knees. There are plenty of ways to do this with light, breathable fabrics (I did this) so it's not too uncomfortable. Also the same shoulder to knees guideline applies to men - my audience is mostly women so I talk about tips for women.
I don't know about other people but I've always liked to "blend in" with locals for each country I've visited. There's several reasons for this. But for the Arabic countries the modesty to me is even more important than anything due to a form of respect for the ppl , their culture and religion. I will cover up from head to toe, and wear their local garments I HAVE NO PROBLEM. There's a time and place for everything. Once I go to a particular country I obey their laws, regulations, customs etc (whether I approve or not)... because I'm in their land, and I chose to go there. I must respect.
Like you said, it's about respect. I don't know why people can't get that and act respectfully while they're traveling. Totally agree how you said 'there's a time and place for everything'
Thank you for your advice on how to dress. Yes anyone can wear anything anytime but a swimsuit at the beach is better then an evening dress. I see it more as a uniform for where you are.
I’m a woman and I’m all for feminism, but if woman get offended about you saying to cover up in a different culture out of respect, then those woman shouldn’t travel. They want people to respect them then they also need to respect others, period.
Besides respect for the culture, it's also better experience for you. Like in most countries you'll get looks with a short skirt or a low cut top so in a conservative society is going to be more prominent.
Hello. Id like to do a solo trip to Egypt, yes im a woman. How do you find a qualified and safe guide? One like you had who set you up with other guides as you traveled. Also, how do I get to find out about all the cool things to do, like how to get there, how much these activities will cost, and even how to find a variety of things to do and see? Thank you
Here's all the info you need: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/ Contact my friend Amr (his info is in the article and he is awesome!) This article has the information for both my guides and things to do. Your guide will be able to give you the info on what everything costs because it depends on what you want to do. I definitely recommend temples and sites in Luxor, pyramids and shopping in Giza, nile river cruise, and Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Hope that helps!
How are you misogynistic giving this advice? Places have different cultural norms. I would follow this advice if you go to Egypt because it is respectful.
I don’t think it’s misogynistic but I’ve been called it a few times for giving out this advice. I just think it’s the respectful way to act & more safe as well, but some people just say you should wear whatever you want which I don’t agree with.
From memory, I think it was about $200 US (can't remember what that is in Egyptian currency), and I got a little bit of cash out towards the end too. Most of my daily expenses were paid through my tour guide so I only needed money for snacks and souvenirs.
I haven't done one of those, so I can't speak from experience. But... I'd definitely do one with one of the guides I used (they're the only guides I can speak for and who I trust and recommend) Both my guides are linked in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
If you're with a guide then it could be ok - really depends on the person so it's hard to say a definite yes or no. If you need a guide, I recommended my guides on my website (link in the description and a bunch of comments here) and they were amazing.
Understand about the cover up. Its to keep ourselves safe. Ya dont want to attract unwanted attention. Also its already extremely obvious who is a tourist. I solo travelled Philippines and even tho i am a filipino people could tell im not a local. I was definitely treated differently. (tho in the Philippines you can get away with showing skin, just not too much.)
Exactly, it's all about the type of attention you're attracting and I'll always promote keeping it as safe as possible especially for women traveling alone.
Luxor has amazing scenery, especially when you see it all from the hot air balloon, and Sharm el Sheikh has nice scenery if you like being near the water.
Thank you for saying to cover up ... I've lived in Egypt and YES you need to cover up if you want to be RESPECTED! No you don't get to do what ever you want where ever you go. That's a fact. If they don't like it.. That's their problem
@@belladavies9106 If you are going to stay at a resort like Sharm El Shae. You'll be fine.. If you plan on walking the streets of Cairo. Alexandria ect I wouldn't wear them. It is considered typical of Americans to wear them but it is not common wear in Egypt. Put it this way a tank top is considered sexy to Egyptian men. When I went swimming in the red sea. Women wore their Islamic gear to swim in not baiting suits.. only Children wore Bikini's .. I Suggest long skirts down to your ankles to stay cool in or pants
Hello. When you traveled to Egypt did you have your guide book the hotel and tours for you, or did you book it yourself? I’m traveling there soon and have reached out to the two guides that you have suggested, just not sure how much I should allow them to plan for me. Thank You
Hi! Yes, my guides booked everything. All I organized for myself was my flight to Egypt and home again. I have this post if you'd like to see more of the hotels I stayed in and things I did too: thekatieshowblog.com/best-things-to-do-when-you-visit-egypt/ Hope that helps!
@@KatieShowBlog thank you so much. I was nervous to have them plan everything, but now that i know that’s the process, i feel better. Also reading your blog helped as well.
I have no idea because it was a couple of years ago now. In my blog post I have all the info for my tour guides and either of them will have the answer though (and they were awesome)
I booked directly through my guide as opposed to going through a tour company. They were awesome! All their info is in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
@@thedabbinunicorn5432 All their info is in the blog post I linked then you can contact them to see if their prices work for you. Those are the only guides I used and they were great but I can't speak for any others.
Here's my detailed travel guide for planning a trip to Egypt to get you started: thekatieshowblog.com/best-things-to-do-when-you-visit-egypt/
Hi Kate, can I ask your private tour guide please, thanks
@@edznarra2814 Of course! All the info for both of them are in this guide: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
As a women who survived being held hostage in sexually assaulted in Egypt, I would not recommend women to travel there. It doesn't matter what clothes you have on, tourists will still be looked down on and harassed regardless. Because of corruption, asking the police for help can completely backfire and can be dangerous. If you are traveling to Egypt, please have a bodyguard with you whenever you wander around!
Oh wow, I'm so sorry you experienced that and thank you for sharing. Though, one experience doesn't discount the other - both are possible. I visited and had a wonderful experience so I know with certainty that it is also possible. I agree that having a reputable tour guide with you is a great help when walking around too.
I was hitching to Elat with my girl, an Egyptian freight bus driver took us to Elat/ Aqaba, it was very hot and he invited us to have a shower at the hotel he stayed at. We were both about 18 and the girl was Israeli. Short story he separated us and tried to rape her. She said dont report to police as you cant trust them. Later that night we found a group of Backpackers at the beach and told story to them.
Later that night his bus pulled up and he walked over, we hid in the middle of about 20 people in dusk, so he didnt see us. Scariest thing he had a gun in his hand. This was in1979, flew out of Tel Aviv later, it was the first and only time I hve ever heard a cheer at take off. Trust no one.
Held hostage??
I say, when in a foreign nation, dress as they do. It really is no big deal to respect that. You will be treated better.
Totally agree with you!
I can confirm Katie's tips, I even used the same guide in Luxor!!! She knows what she is talking about!! ;-) Also, the guide in Luxor calls her Kattia (very posh), phaha!! Thanks for your tips.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you had a great time! Also that's funny he says Kattia :D
@@KatieShowBlog He was so serious while he bragged about you! I was confused then realized it was you... I was like, 'I know you actually met her but Katie is not pronounced that way'!! phaha
Really great video, honest and helpful. I especially like the tips on covering up, it’s sensible and practical.
Thank you so much fine Caroline :)
Thanks for including information on what we should wear/how we should dress in Cairo, Egypt. That is the type of information that I'm looking for. Perfect. Thank you!
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video!! I couldn’t agree with you more that it is just being respectful & safer! Thank you for the video!
Thank you for watching it!
Great video, agree with you about covering up. As a traveler you’re a guest in another country so respect their wishes, and they will show you great hospitality. Going to Egypt in 3 weeks.
I hope you have the best time there! And I totally agree, it's better to respect the culture where you are visiting instead of trying to force yours & people are much more welcoming. Just common courtesy too really.
Yeah, when we go to their countries we have to respect their culture, when they come to our countries, we have to respect their cultures.
@@0Leonx0 exactly...
great video! i think that the covering up is sensible and i love the idea of the hot air balloon in Luxor one of the things on my travel list now!
Thanks so much for watching! :D
Awesome tips! Thank you, was planning on taking lots of shorts and short skirts... will be taking loose linen pants and tee shirts.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing. I’m planning on visiting Egypt in November!
I hope you have an awesome trip! :D
Judging from what I'm reading on Reddit, don't. Really, I would be scared for any woman going there, even with someone. Good luck anyway though
@@Ceronocero it's not that scary in Egypt as she said in the video it's not harassment in a scary way it's just annoying, I'm Egyptian myself so I would say try to blend in with the locals a little bit no need to wear a hijab if you don't want to tho :)
Thank you for this helpful video!
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching it :D
Very helpful! Subscribed:). Can’t wait to visit Cairo, Luxor, & Sharm el-Sheikh.
Thank you! Hope you have the best time!
Kind of unfair for women to be stressed head to toe when it's 40°+ outside whilst a male friend can just walk in a top and shirts...
Women don't need to be covered head to toe though and I never said that. It's best to just be covered shoulders to knees. There are plenty of ways to do this with light, breathable fabrics (I did this) so it's not too uncomfortable. Also the same shoulder to knees guideline applies to men - my audience is mostly women so I talk about tips for women.
Super helpful tips. Thank you!
Thanks for checking it out!
I don't know about other people but I've always liked to "blend in" with locals for each country I've visited. There's several reasons for this. But for the Arabic countries the modesty to me is even more important than anything due to a form of respect for the ppl , their culture and religion. I will cover up from head to toe, and wear their local garments I HAVE NO PROBLEM. There's a time and place for everything. Once I go to a particular country I obey their laws, regulations, customs etc (whether I approve or not)... because I'm in their land, and I chose to go there. I must respect.
Like you said, it's about respect. I don't know why people can't get that and act respectfully while they're traveling. Totally agree how you said 'there's a time and place for everything'
Thank you, a lot of good advice!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your advice on how to dress. Yes anyone can wear anything anytime but a swimsuit at the beach is better then an evening dress. I see it more as a uniform for where you are.
That’s such a good way to put it!
I’m a woman and I’m all for feminism, but if woman get offended about you saying to cover up in a different culture out of respect, then those woman shouldn’t travel. They want people to respect them then they also need to respect others, period.
That's exactly it - respect goes both ways! Glad to hear there are others who get that.
Besides respect for the culture, it's also better experience for you. Like in most countries you'll get looks with a short skirt or a low cut top so in a conservative society is going to be more prominent.
Such a helpful video thank you! How do you normally find your guides? Do you find it when you’re there or arrange in advance?
I arranged them in advance for my trip to Egypt and have all their details on my website
اهلا بكم في مصر أم الدنيا
You have to respect the culture. Love your video
Thank you so much for watching - I totally agree!
Hello. Id like to do a solo trip to Egypt, yes im a woman. How do you find a qualified and safe guide? One like you had who set you up with other guides as you traveled. Also, how do I get to find out about all the cool things to do, like how to get there, how much these activities will cost, and even how to find a variety of things to do and see? Thank you
Here's all the info you need: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/ Contact my friend Amr (his info is in the article and he is awesome!) This article has the information for both my guides and things to do. Your guide will be able to give you the info on what everything costs because it depends on what you want to do. I definitely recommend temples and sites in Luxor, pyramids and shopping in Giza, nile river cruise, and Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Hope that helps!
Great video . Guide suggestions. Where do I look..?
www.thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/ Both my guides and their contact details are here. Hope you have a great time!
How are you misogynistic giving this advice? Places have different cultural norms. I would follow this advice if you go to Egypt because it is respectful.
I don’t think it’s misogynistic but I’ve been called it a few times for giving out this advice. I just think it’s the respectful way to act & more safe as well, but some people just say you should wear whatever you want which I don’t agree with.
@@KatieShowBlog Yes, I agree I just don't understand those people's logic with saying you're being misogynistic by saying that.
Hi Katie - do you remember how much money you pulled out from the ATM initially?
From memory, I think it was about $200 US (can't remember what that is in Egyptian currency), and I got a little bit of cash out towards the end too. Most of my daily expenses were paid through my tour guide so I only needed money for snacks and souvenirs.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing your experiences 😊
Do you think an overnight Western Desert trip is safe with a reputable guide?
I haven't done one of those, so I can't speak from experience. But... I'd definitely do one with one of the guides I used (they're the only guides I can speak for and who I trust and recommend) Both my guides are linked in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
Where do I go to get a private guide that organizes those things?
All the info for the guides I hired is in this post & they were both amazing. thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
If I solo travel there for my first trip alone but have a tour guide would that make a difference?
If you're with a guide then it could be ok - really depends on the person so it's hard to say a definite yes or no. If you need a guide, I recommended my guides on my website (link in the description and a bunch of comments here) and they were amazing.
How do I find Mr. Ali for quide services?
Understand about the cover up. Its to keep ourselves safe.
Ya dont want to attract unwanted attention.
Also its already extremely obvious who is a tourist.
I solo travelled Philippines and even tho i am a filipino people could tell im not a local. I was definitely treated differently.
(tho in the Philippines you can get away with showing skin, just not too much.)
Exactly, it's all about the type of attention you're attracting and I'll always promote keeping it as safe as possible especially for women traveling alone.
I prefer more beautiful scenery than historical sites where would you recommend to go in Egypt?
Luxor has amazing scenery, especially when you see it all from the hot air balloon, and Sharm el Sheikh has nice scenery if you like being near the water.
Who was your tour guide ?
All their info is in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
Thank you for saying to cover up ... I've lived in Egypt and YES you need to cover up if you want to be RESPECTED! No you don't get to do what ever you want where ever you go. That's a fact. If they don't like it.. That's their problem
Really glad I'm not the only one who sees it - thank you for sharing!
Is it not safe to wear shorts and vests
@@belladavies9106 If you are going to stay at a resort like Sharm El Shae. You'll be fine.. If you plan on walking the streets of Cairo. Alexandria ect I wouldn't wear them. It is considered typical of Americans to wear them but it is not common wear in Egypt. Put it this way a tank top is considered sexy to Egyptian men. When I went swimming in the red sea. Women wore their Islamic gear to swim in not baiting suits.. only Children wore Bikini's .. I Suggest long skirts down to your ankles to stay cool in or pants
@@kareeseboone6011 thank you so much I just wanted to be respectful we’re staying in an air bnb
@@belladavies9106 Happy to help! Wishing you a fantastic time!
Hello. When you traveled to Egypt did you have your guide book the hotel and tours for you, or did you book it yourself? I’m traveling there soon and have reached out to the two guides that you have suggested, just not sure how much I should allow them to plan for me. Thank You
Hi! Yes, my guides booked everything. All I organized for myself was my flight to Egypt and home again. I have this post if you'd like to see more of the hotels I stayed in and things I did too: thekatieshowblog.com/best-things-to-do-when-you-visit-egypt/ Hope that helps!
@@KatieShowBlog thank you so much. I was nervous to have them plan everything, but now that i know that’s the process, i feel better. Also reading your blog helped as well.
How to book a guide can you recommend someone? And also for uber if theres any?
All the details for the guides I used are here: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
The guides had drivers who took us for all our outings and when I traveled without them I walked so don't know much about Uber sorry
@@KatieShowBlog thanks appreciate it
Why did they do all the bag checks?
For extra security to make sure you're not bringing weapons in I guess
How did you get your original guide?
I contacted them through Facebook - all their info is in this post thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
@@KatieShowBlog ya i saw that after i made my post should have looked first Thank you 😊
How much were the entrance fees and what not? Just curious.
I have no idea because it was a couple of years ago now. In my blog post I have all the info for my tour guides and either of them will have the answer though (and they were awesome)
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What is the best way to book a guide
I booked directly through my guide as opposed to going through a tour company. They were awesome! All their info is in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
That's is my question how do I find a guide ? 😂😂😍😍
@@thedabbinunicorn5432 All their info is in the blog post I linked then you can contact them to see if their prices work for you. Those are the only guides I used and they were great but I can't speak for any others.
I'm going. How do I find the guides?
All their info is in this post: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
How you get a guide?
All their info is in here: thekatieshowblog.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-egypt/
Egypt is not safe to travel right now. There is riots protests turning violent on the streets of Cairo.
Thanks for adding that & hopefully the video can still help people prepare for when things settle down
Egypt is so much more than Cairo.
@@carolinechoc So true!
I’ll go. You can’t live in fear