Hi Tim. You may like to know I showed Mohammed the boat captain this video. I told him he was famous in the UK. He was so happy and said he remembers you. Thanks for your videos.
Hello John, I am a male from Egypt, but I have been living in Seattle, USA, since 1980. I have also spent some years living in London, Nottingham, and Birmingham. I wanted to reach out to you to express my admiration for your videos about Egypt. Your personality shines through your videos, and they are a pleasure to watch. I appreciate that you have an open mind about the country and its people, and you showcase Egypt in the best possible way. Your video editing skills are excellent, and you manage to keep your videos exciting, regardless of their length. Keep up the great work!
Honestly tim youre on a track for amazing success in the future. Your content has been getting much more intricate and diverse with every video. Im loving your unique style of reviewing popular/unpopular destinations. Great work, keep it up. Your videos really help me as i am unable to travel to these places!
Never thought of Egypt as a beach holiday destination. Historical or cultural destination, yes. The beach looks lovely and the snorkeling wonderful. I'm from Canada, so my beach hols are a bit closer to home. Mexico or the Caribbean in winter and our own beautiful beaches in the summer. Very interesting to see this area of Egypt. Thanks for sharing.
@@ronniep9272 I lived and dived there for 2 years ....cool ? With a 3 month break from June as it is toooo hot , So f ...off. Nobody called you there . Don't go .
This beach is on the red sea .. it is nothing compared to the beaches they have up north on the Mediterranean, especially as you go west of Alexandria. Just google them .. better than the Carribean.
I've been to Sharm multiple times and just love it. I want to add a comment about the amazing friendliness and hospitality of the Egyptian people you will meet. Yes it will be predominately men, however as a solo female traveller they are always nothing but kind and respectful. Also, seeing how they interact with parents, and especially the children is fantastic. If you have young children don't be concerned by this familiarity - which can include picking the kids up and showing them a lot of positive attention. It's just the way people are in Egypt, and the Middle East in general..... kind, caring, respectful, and so very generous. Btw the vendors will harrass you, but this has been their way of working for more than a hundred years (read Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile which also mentions it and was published in 1937). For me - the #1 draw is the underwater world... however Sharm has so much to offer as your video shows.
Kam: yes there are. I'm going to break this down below into outside, and inside, of the resorts. Here you go: Outside: There are two main pedestrian areas which have many restaurants and fast food chains (KFC etc.). These are Naama Bay, and Soho Square. The old market (souk) also featured in the video will also have cafes etc which are likely a bit more 'local' in feel. There is also a huge restaurant/cabaret venue in the El Hadaba area of Sharm called Alf Layla Wa Layla (1001 Nights..... remember Ali Ba Ba and the 40 Thieves?). As well as food they have entertainment including belly dancing, and the whirling dervish etc. Again do do back to my point above that when you're out and about you will likely be approached multiple times by restaurant, shop, stall vendors to go into their place. The best way to let this not annoy you is to make the decision not to be annoyed (haha) It is perfectly okay to just keep walking past, even if someone is still talking to you, and don't engage if you're not interested. You can even add a polite 'La Shukrahn' if you like (no thank you in Arabic). Also, taxis to and from each location will be needed and are not the cheapest. If you don't want to barter/haggle a price then have the hotel reception to arrange a hotel for you, and you can arrange with the driver a pick up time and place for them to collect you and rake you back to the hotel. Bear in mind the price you pay outbound is only one way (I.e. you will have to pay the same amount on the return journey). In the hotel: will have one or more buffet style restaurants for your All Inclusive package. They usually have a wide range of food and desserts, and alcoholic and non-alcohic drinks (hot and cold). Some hotels are better than others when it cones to quality and taste of food. Although you can never go wrong with Middle Eastern dishes. Most also have 'snack' and 'beach' bars open throughout the day. Snack bars often have cakes, sanwiches, ice-cream, and hot/cold beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Beach bars do chips/fries, burgers, pizza etc; again with the full range of drinks. Most hotels also have a few separate 'A la carte' restaurants which are typically a dedicated type of food. E.g. Italian, bar-b-que/grill etc.. Most All Inc. Packages allow one or some visits to the A la carte restaurants for free during your stay. But outside of that you will have to pay. Do check what your All Inclusive package includes for visits to these as it varies from hotel to hotel, or chain to chain, and how long your stay is. For example, on a 7 night stay one hotel may only allow you a single free A la carte restaurant visit to one of their restaurants and you will have to choose which; whereas another hotel may have a better deal where you get at least one free visit to each of the resort's a la carte restaurants during your stay. The a la carte restaurants need to be booked in advance and this can be done at somewhere in the hote reception or your hotel room phone. Honestly though... personally I have found that the food isn't really that much better than the All Inclusive buffet at the a la cartes i have visited. The only difference really being the table service, more intimate setting, and food presentation on the plates. But that's just my opinion/experience :) Finally, do expect to come back from your holiday a few pounds heavier 😁😁
@@sarahwalton2662 i cannot thank you enough for this highly detailed reply.... ❤️🙏You're a gem... Most people would just answer with a "yes /no" Thank you so much.!! Wishing you the best ❤️
Thank you for showing the Soho Square. We also visited Egypt in 2006, December. And the Square was just opened for tourists. It's amazing how it has changed over the years. We liked the Savoy hotel pretty much. It is near the Soho Square.
I was in Sharm in April & stayed in exactly the same hotel as you! Loved it there, the staff were brilliant. Also did my PADI at the hotels diving school. I really liked the walk down to the beach as it meant I could hey my steps in, which cosidering how amazing the food was, was a really good move! I will definitely go back, as it was such amazingly good value.
My grandma lives there half of the year 3 months at a time. She's there at the moment actually. She's been there for most of my life and I'm 17! I have been when I was very young. The people there are alright. Sharm used to be a very busy place! Shame the tourist population has gone down. Great video tho 👍
In Egypt or Turkey or many places outside the EU the best bet is to simply buy a local SIM card or a tourist SIM, which is preloaded with loads of data and is usually not very expensive. You can get them at arrivals in the airport or in some shops. Turkcell is best in Turkey, Vodafone usually best coverage in Egypt. I think in Egypt it is something like £7 for 10GB or £15 for 30GB which you'll probably never use even over a couple weeks of holiday. Reason why this is so great in Egypt is because Uber exists! In Hurghada, Cairo, Alexandria and a few other spots you can hit up an Uber- no haggling, no arguing or tips- just cheap taxis. Sharm has yet to have Uber so that's a shame but wait and see.
@@handsoffmycactus2958 We're not all orphans or North Koreans. It's useful being able to communicate with friends on the same trip, order a taxi, book a meal, use maps, or call for help when trapped upside down in a ditch in the middle of a foreign country. Just a small selection of examples why people might actually like to use their phones on holiday and not be judged for it by the holier than thou
It’s not somewhere I would go every year but I do enjoy it when I go. We were there in May for a couple of weeks and it was great. Guaranteed good weather and the service is always fantastic. The pestering by shop owners and taxi drivers really doesn’t bother me, just say “no thank you” and carry on with your day.
I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
Went to sharm twice. April this year and last year. Stayed in aqua blu. Not cheap but worth every penny. Flights are regular now. Do get harassed to buy things and we got conned in a sim card but beyond that. The place is absolutely stunning. Love it
I visited Sharm El-Sheikh and visited the Egyptian islands on the entire Egyptian Red Sea, and they have a wonderful and attractive nature, clean air, clear water and Egyptian coral reefs 🇪🇬❤
I'm glad that you make a fair video and honestly show everything as it is, you are gentle man, and creative content creator, enjoy your vacation hope you make a visit to others cities in Egypt, Cheers
Not been to Sharm but have been to Hurghada, Cairo, Giza and Luxor. I love the beaches on the red sea but hate the hassle you get off resort. Best to hire a guide and they deal with everyone for you. Top tip, never walk into a perfume shop as part of an excursion.
I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
Great representation of Sharm! I've been to Egypt 12 times, 6 times Shark and I love it the most, although every place is great! About the hasslers; just say politely La, shukran and they'll say ok. As a blond female I got a lot of them but they never really bothered me. Thank you for this, I needed it more than I thought 💙
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they should worry you, I've seen those guys they don't look the sort of men who take no for an answer from women. be careful and never travel alone if a women, always have a man or men with you.
@@natasjadirken5633 I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
Great video, Tim. Loved the underwater photography - the sea looks an incredible colour. And you're very brave - these places, as others have said, can be areas of high anxiety with the incessant pushy sales techniques. But we found the browner you get, showing how long you've been there, the wiser you are to their tricks - and they know it...and they leave you alone!😊
This is what I love about this channel! Taking us places I wouldn't feel safe enough to visit but want to see what it is like. Thanks Tim 👍 do you not feel sick in the heat?!
We're actually in Sharm right now. This is our second year here. My husband and I were laughing at the "do not enter a shop, or the door will be closed and the family will come down." This happened to us last year- we entered a shop after being asked to go in, and he closed the door behind us. It was a bit scary, but he made us tea and showed us just about everything for sale in his shop. In the end, to make a getaway, we bought some (horrendously overpriced) camel milk moisturiser and a massive bag of loose tea leaves. The forceful approach is a bit much, but we learned our lesson and won't be entering this year 😂.
We were in another country some 25 years ago, where some shop/restaurant owners had a similar sales ethic. We were lured into a restaurant on our first day...and he wouldn't let us leave! So we pushed our way out and he threatened to shoot us if he saw us again! But we walked past his place on a number of other occasions and he didn't recognise us. All talk..thank god!
That happened to my family in Turkey! We got locked in a carpet shop. They made us apple tea and tried to get my parents to buy a carpet. My brother and I weren't very old (I think I was about 8 and my brother 6) but my parents were forceful enough that after an hour, they not only let us go without buying anything, they took us on a small tour of the local mosque by way of apology. It was not my parents' first rodeo to be fair though and my brother and I were used to spending whole weekends in the travel agency amusing ourselves so it wasn't that different for us 😂
What do you do if you never carry cash - like me - I only ever pay by contactless. If a store doesn't take card then I don't shop there, or do all stores there now take card? A good way to get away with not buying at markets is to never carry cash.
I’ve been to Egypt 15 times on girlie holidays with my husband and never had a bad belly nor anyone I’ve been with I first went 25 years ago on a Nile cruise for my 40th with my mum and took my children when they were teenagers Swam at ras Mohamed and the blue hole never seen a shark ❤
Only recently discovered your channel when I was watching your Pontins blogs - I absolutely love your videos. I love watching travel blogs and yours are some of the best I’ve seen! What a job you have 👌
Very interesting and enlightening vlog, great hotel and seeing all the fish in the sea and boat trip. Makes you appreciate our driving laws after seeing Mohammed on the phone! Colourful at night, going for a quiet walk in town just isn't an option which would soon get annoying, but you are in their culture, not ours.
Visited about 10 years ago. Loved it but the hotel was full of Russians and of course a lot of Russian food. Staff were lovely though hated the Russians. Driving at night was scary as they don’t put their lights on !
Thanks Tim, it brings back some memories. We had a boat trip to Tirana Island in 2015, when it was still open to public, we stoped for snorkeling at almost the same spot as you did near the shipwreck, and my little sun was given a chance to drive the boat a bit on the way back ;) Our hotel was the one with a lighthouse 11:06 , it was very inexpensive, but surprisingly good, and convenient (small territory, few steps only to the beach), and more importantly, it had one of the best coral reefs in Egypt. Later that hotel was sold to Sunrise hotels chain and now its name is Sunrise Remal Beach. We moved to Australia in 2017, and Egypt is out of reach for us now. Literally crying :(
Hi Tim ! Always been a bit unsure of Egypt. But it looks like it's nice, people seem friendly . Loved seeing all the beautiful fish and pure clear water amazing. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
I visited ten years ago. The beaches are amazing but be prepared for food poisoning, the endless bargaining for everything is extremely annoying, and as a woman I was harrassed and catcalled all the time. Therefore the cons still outweigh the pros for going back. Unfortunately.
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next time go with a man, Muslim countries are very man orientated and lots of machismo. remember though to always walk 6 foot behind him, my ex girlfriend forgot this several times I had to remind her of her place...!
Hiya Tim, Egypt looks a great holiday place to visit,love snorkeling and so many beautiful fish and coral.your hotel looks good plenty of pools and near the beach,its be like turkey being asked all the time to buy but they are friendly.thanks for sharing your trip, take care.
We went in 2010 . On the second day they had the Arab uprising so everything was closed for a few days, all the Italians and Germans were flown home early and the Brits and the Russians stayed. But what we did see was beautiful.
👍🏼looks amazing Tim, my sister lived in S Arabia, visited there for holidays etc. was not sure it was safe again, but that’s great that it is. Enjoy 🦘🌻🦘
Tim I love your videos! I don’t know if you edit your own videos but the editing is fantastic and the arrangement is so good! Thanks for another great video! Keep up the good work 😊
Been to sharm a few times amazing place nabq and naama bay even took a day trip to see the pyramids lovely people shame I wouldn’t go again due to recent security issues but love the videos! Also went to that tgis when it was open one of the only few places that didn’t serve alcoholic drinks!
Hello Tim,what a nice place, water is so clear its awesome to see the fish,the nightlife is good to see and things to buy.the weather must be warm there.
We went to Sharm as a family and stayed at the waterpark resort not far from the Hard Rock and we loved it, went to HR a couple of times, the constant hassle put us off going out though, our 14 year old daughter was constantly harrased, not physically but verbally and wolf whistling, good video and insight.
Been twice but never again, hotel are fantastic as is the food and the very friendly staff...what i didnt like was how unsafe it was once outside of the hotel complex with very dodgy people harassing you and cars driving at walking pace alongside you...plus as Tim stated the heat can be absolutely unbearable during the day and on top of that your forever being pestered by a lot of "Del boys" ...
I was in Sharm a few years ago and loved it. I wouldnt do AI again though. The hotel i was in was full of Russian people who would fill their plates with food, take 2 bites and put in the rest in the bin, then go up again and do the same. I did a day diving, just trial dive day, but that was incredible.
This was one of the most entertaining vids you have ever made... seeing the markets and nightlife... interesting places and ways to travel about was spot on 👍
Thanks Tim amazing video Brings back memories when I was last there back there 10 years ago The only thing that annoyed me Literally everyone trying to sell you anything and everything 😮 I know it won’t go away I hope it ain’t as bad as it was
Went here for a last minute getaway. Never again! Airport was complete chaos! Got Delhi belly and was so ill. Airport was chaos coming home and toilets were broken and filthy.
Went in Jan 2010 on a lads get away, had a great time! Timed it perfectly as Egypt won the Africa cup of nations whilst we were there (the celebrations were insane) and just 12 months later the military took control of the streets!
Greetings. Ibrahim in Canterbury UK here. I am British, Canadian...and Egyptian! Yes seriously. Born in Cairo but left at age 18 months. Have not been back for a visit since 1987, so your video holds quite a fascinating for me. Interesting the number of "Mohamed's" in your video, as my father's name is Mohamed, as is my middle name. I can still speak Arabic almost fluently, though never learned to read of write it. Still have lots of family in Egypt. Anyhow, watching this right now as I type, totally fascinated. Your night time footage was a huge eye opener for me! I could not believe how modern it all looks. I have been subscribed to your channel for quite some time, after watching a video you made regarding Christmas in Bournemouth. This is quite a contrast...and in my country of birth too! Enjoy the rest of your stay, hope my fellow Egyptians treat you well and safe travels back to Blighty. Merci & Shokran! Ibrahim in Canterbury
Hello Sir, I'm glad to read your story I wish you could make it to visit your friends Naguib sawiras and Mo Salah are waiting you here to have some fun in El Gouna or Marassi you will have nice time there, you will feel like you are 18 again 😂, cheers 😉
Fabulous vlog again, the natural world (the sea) excellent, but the constant hustling around the town and it seems everyone wants to rip you off , I couldn’t stand it. Keep up the good work Tim. Thanks x
Brilliant video. Have seen so many fantastic looking hotels, especially with huge water parks. The only thing that still puts me off is still the security aspect with the airports
I'm really grateful for this video, because so many times Sharm El-Sheikh has popped up on travel recommendations and I've skimmed past. I'm not so sold on the night life, but loved everything else!
Agree. I avoid resorts like that. Or ones where I’m hot and I need to go places that requires taxis and need to batter. Holds absolutely no appeal. I just want to relax. And see sights without the hassle of feeling I’ll going to be fleeced every corner.
Same, I went to Turkey and I absolutely fell in love with it too the point I went again 😂 but I was lucky enough to make friends who lived there and owned a bar/restaurant and offered us lifts, because the first half of the first holiday we done there, the taxi drivers were brutal, and even more so if they knew you had a few beers down you
The water reminds me of the Bahamas. I lived there for 6 years and the color of the water was always fantastic. The market place was the same except you are continuously bothered by the merchants. I really like the smaller resorts. Never thought about going to Egypt but I may have to reconsider. Why go to a water park when you got beautiful pools at the resort?
Hi Tim. This was actually the first video I ever saw by you and thought I'd revisit it again. I found this as me and my wife actually stayed at Xperience Sea Breeze this year in March and I watched this before we came and I've been hooked on yours and Gaby's videos since. Egypt was so beautiful. Loved the hotel and the staff were amazing. We visited the Old Town, and did a few other trips too and loved every second. I wish all the success for your channel and in life.
Looks absolutely lovely but as a (usually) lone female traveller I never feel safe in North African or Middle Eastern resorts, so I tend not to go to them anymore. It's a shame because I like to go snorkelling. Like most British, I also hate being hassled when looking at shops.
Egypt has become much safer for female lone travellers and women thanks to some very harsh penalities and a change in law plus increases social awarness. However like in any city plz be reasonable and vigilent as locals we dnt go to the Pyramids alone for eg although it is now much organized and better. Plz plz be firm and complain and make a fuss if any one tried to bother you ppl and police will help you
As an Egyptian female I feel totally safe traveling there alone. And I have stayed many times there in a hotel room alone and nothing happened. But If you feel unsafe traveling alone then it’s best not to
It was a very good wish you were here blog today of you chilling out visiting sharm El sheikh to go swimming and chill out walks around the streets of sharm El sheikh Egypt tim
Nah, I wouldn't fancy it tbh.....I'm glad you've gone though so I don't have to.....isn't my type of holiday. Looks ok though if you like that kind of holiday. And as always a fab vlog!
Worst holiday I ever had was at Sharn el sheikh. Was pestered as soon as we left the airport & everytime we went into town. 5* hotel and still we all ended up with food poisoning. Don't go no matter how cheap it appears it's not worth it.
@@WalkWithMeTim..if you peek.inside the 5* hotel kitchens..you'll get a massive shock..they have no food safety practices. Cooked fish kept next to raw chicken out in the open for hours..hence why the public never ever see kitchens in these countries..same in Turkey and Greece sadly.
thanks Tim for the nostalgia of Sharm! I lived there in 2009-2010 and worked at Soho Square. it brings back many memories watching your video. Sharm is a great place to visit.
I stayed at the Oasis Blue Bay end of November and Start of December for a bit of Winter sun and Diving. I think your review is spot on. I fell in love with the sea there and loved the resort. I travelled to Dahab diving and found everything very friendly and want to return. However, my Mrs has a different story. I am 6ft 5 and a big guy. I have no problem with tipping and generally having a good relationship with people so everywhere i went i felt safe and had the best time. My Mrs is also chatty, and everyone loves her but in Sharm she was very much treated like a second-rate person. She found the fact no-one would talk to her very irritating and even ordering food they would speak to me and i had to direct their eyes to her to get them to even acknowledge her existence which for western girls is a problem. In the Blue Bay itself they quickly got to know her and did things correctly and all the guys where awesome but outside of the resort it was a different story. The net result was she stayed in the resort having spas and stuff and felt safe. I would go out diving mostly in the mornings for a few hours, so we had a great time but regretfully she does not want to go back. I am gutted so now looking at returning with perhaps some mates for a dive only holiday. Such a shame. BTW. The Airport is a Sh1t hole. That part does also need sorting and perhaps all the young men walking round with Guns in the airport and at the borders need toning down. We had a armed police escort to Dahab part way which I can help think was OTT. Especially as we had nothing on the way back so think they are doing it for show but it kind of has the opposite effect. I hope they do sort it as 90% of the people there are awesome, and they deserve more visitors.
@@LilyGazou What a coincidence that I was watching this Video and been longing to go back Diving again and a shark attack happens. I have “Swimming with Sharks” in particular Hammer Head sharks on my bucket list. I was not lucky enough to see any on my 10 dives there. Do I think its dangerous? Sharks swim next to people all the time and shark attacks are rare. I understand 10 people where killed by dogs in the UK last year but it does not stop me from walking out my front door or cycling on the heath where dogs run around. I think the bigger issue is people feeding sharks to make them come over for a shark selfie and that is perhaps what is happening in certain areas and then sharks start thinking humans and food is linked? My Mrs is scared of sharks as she is from SA so has seen Great Whites which I think we are all scared of? When we free dived together once or twice we saw large fish in the deep blue which spooked her but she kept diving as the rewards of swimming with the fish on the corral reefs is worth it.
Thank you so much I just want to tell you that I have enjoyed every minute of your video is like I’ve been there but I’ve never been so thank you so much. It looks amazing it’s such a lovely place
Wow some parts of Egypt look very beautiful, they had some amazing things you can buy and I do feel sorry that they were trying to rip you off. As you said I will think about it, oh I have to go. I couldn't believe it they try to give you a 50% discount for a massage for £500. Anyway it was such great work on you showing us these places.
Interesting vlog Tim. I’m not a personal fan of beaches but even I can appreciate the stunning red sea. Enlightening trip. Thanks for showing me somewhere i’d never otherwise visit. Your presentation is top notch btw
Hey, it was nice to walk with you, dear Tim😃 We are going to have vacations in Sharm El Sheikh with my Mom and sister in July. Thank you for this wonderful trip 🤩😉
I stayed at that hotel in 2014 for my honeymoon! So good to see it again! I didn’t feel safe outside of the resort. A couple I met were in a taxi and the drivers friend jumped in the front. They were terrified. We were constantly hassled by the hotel pool as well with people trying to sell us massages/beauty treatments etc.
I visited the place back in 1975 when it was quite a different place. The Israelis occupied the area then and were building some sort of resort which they later demolished when they had to return the Sinai to Egypt.
They always stop you to buy stuff from their shop but you handled it well Tim haha honestly. I guess its all part of the experience being there. I tried shisha it makes me dizzy not a fan but didnt know you will try it Tim. Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m in Sharm right now. Went to Farsha Cafe last night which was cool. Food overall though not gonna lie has been a struggle. The meals just aren’t right
I visited Sharm last year, lovely. The only disadvantage (for me) is going out as a solo black woman, some traditional Egyptian hotels do not even allow single women. Yes the red sea is to me one of those places I feel disadvantaged but still love. Negotiating prices in Egypt is a must and it needs patience. Just very close to that mosque, I got ripped off $70 for a few grams of incense and a few grams of spices, I can`t even figure out how the guy caught me off guard, thinking of it today, I could kick myself. You`re right the heat is suffocating in the day time. Thanks for sharing
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Hi Tim. You may like to know I showed Mohammed the boat captain this video. I told him he was famous in the UK. He was so happy and said he remembers you. Thanks for your videos.
@@KoolClassics how do i book this boat as i go to egypt inn6weeks and this is not on the excursions list??
@@birminghamboy2088 Go to the hotel. It's on the dock
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You’re definitely deserving of more subscribers Tim. The variety of travel videos makes your channel so colourful and interesting. I’m never bored!
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Hello John,
I am a male from Egypt, but I have been living in Seattle, USA, since 1980. I have also spent some years living in London, Nottingham, and Birmingham. I wanted to reach out to you to express my admiration for your videos about Egypt. Your personality shines through your videos, and they are a pleasure to watch. I appreciate that you have an open mind about the country and its people, and you showcase Egypt in the best possible way. Your video editing skills are excellent, and you manage to keep your videos exciting, regardless of their length. Keep up the great work!
Honestly tim youre on a track for amazing success in the future. Your content has been getting much more intricate and diverse with every video. Im loving your unique style of reviewing popular/unpopular destinations.
Great work, keep it up. Your videos really help me as i am unable to travel to these places!
Thanks so much and very kind of you to say
I agree. It's TV quality content and presentation.
Never thought of Egypt as a beach holiday destination. Historical or cultural destination, yes. The beach looks lovely and the snorkeling wonderful. I'm from Canada, so my beach hols are a bit closer to home. Mexico or the Caribbean in winter and our own beautiful beaches in the summer. Very interesting to see this area of Egypt. Thanks for sharing.
Don't snorkel in these shark infested waters
Just back from a week of snorkeling at sharm el sheikh. The red sea is beautiful and the reefs at the doorstep of these resort are amazing.
@@ronniep9272 I lived and dived there for 2 years ....cool ? With a 3 month break from June as it is toooo hot , So f ...off. Nobody called you there . Don't go .
This beach is on the red sea .. it is nothing compared to the beaches they have up north on the Mediterranean, especially as you go west of Alexandria. Just google them .. better than the Carribean.
This is one of your best Vlogs yet Tim! Everyone of them are so good, but this one seemed extra informative
I've been to Sharm multiple times and just love it. I want to add a comment about the amazing friendliness and hospitality of the Egyptian people you will meet. Yes it will be predominately men, however as a solo female traveller they are always nothing but kind and respectful. Also, seeing how they interact with parents, and especially the children is fantastic. If you have young children don't be concerned by this familiarity - which can include picking the kids up and showing them a lot of positive attention. It's just the way people are in Egypt, and the Middle East in general..... kind, caring, respectful, and so very generous.
Btw the vendors will harrass you, but this has been their way of working for more than a hundred years (read Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile which also mentions it and was published in 1937).
For me - the #1 draw is the underwater world... however Sharm has so much to offer as your video shows.
Very good points
Are there many restaurants there?
Are there many restaurants
Kam: yes there are. I'm going to break this down below into outside, and inside, of the resorts. Here you go:
Outside: There are two main pedestrian areas which have many restaurants and fast food chains (KFC etc.). These are Naama Bay, and Soho Square.
The old market (souk) also featured in the video will also have cafes etc which are likely a bit more 'local' in feel.
There is also a huge restaurant/cabaret venue in the El Hadaba area of Sharm called Alf Layla Wa Layla (1001 Nights..... remember Ali Ba Ba and the 40 Thieves?). As well as food they have entertainment including belly dancing, and the whirling dervish etc.
Again do do back to my point above that when you're out and about you will likely be approached multiple times by restaurant, shop, stall vendors to go into their place. The best way to let this not annoy you is to make the decision not to be annoyed (haha) It is perfectly okay to just keep walking past, even if someone is still talking to you, and don't engage if you're not interested. You can even add a polite 'La Shukrahn' if you like (no thank you in Arabic).
Also, taxis to and from each location will be needed and are not the cheapest. If you don't want to barter/haggle a price then have the hotel reception to arrange a hotel for you, and you can arrange with the driver a pick up time and place for them to collect you and rake you back to the hotel. Bear in mind the price you pay outbound is only one way (I.e. you will have to pay the same amount on the return journey).
In the hotel: will have one or more buffet style restaurants for your All Inclusive package. They usually have a wide range of food and desserts, and alcoholic and non-alcohic drinks (hot and cold). Some hotels are better than others when it cones to quality and taste of food. Although you can never go wrong with Middle Eastern dishes. Most also have 'snack' and 'beach' bars open throughout the day. Snack bars often have cakes, sanwiches, ice-cream, and hot/cold beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Beach bars do chips/fries, burgers, pizza etc; again with the full range of drinks.
Most hotels also have a few separate 'A la carte' restaurants which are typically a dedicated type of food. E.g. Italian, bar-b-que/grill etc..
Most All Inc. Packages allow one or some visits to the A la carte restaurants for free during your stay. But outside of that you will have to pay. Do check what your All Inclusive package includes for visits to these as it varies from hotel to hotel, or chain to chain, and how long your stay is. For example, on a 7 night stay one hotel may only allow you a single free A la carte restaurant visit to one of their restaurants and you will have to choose which; whereas another hotel may have a better deal where you get at least one free visit to each of the resort's a la carte restaurants during your stay. The a la carte restaurants need to be booked in advance and this can be done at somewhere in the hote reception or your hotel room phone.
Honestly though... personally I have found that the food isn't really that much better than the All Inclusive buffet at the a la cartes i have visited. The only difference really being the table service, more intimate setting, and food presentation on the plates. But that's just my opinion/experience :)
Finally, do expect to come back from your holiday a few pounds heavier 😁😁
@@sarahwalton2662 i cannot thank you enough for this highly detailed reply.... ❤️🙏You're a gem... Most people would just answer with a "yes /no"
Thank you so much.!! Wishing you the best ❤️
Thank you for showing the Soho Square. We also visited Egypt in 2006, December. And the Square was just opened for tourists. It's amazing how it has changed over the years. We liked the Savoy hotel pretty much. It is near the Soho Square.
Yes that's a very nice hotel
2006 is 20 years ago im sorry for your lost.
@@KevinColt please, be sorry for your English
@@chudotat Im sorry for youre lost
I was in Sharm in April & stayed in exactly the same hotel as you! Loved it there, the staff were brilliant. Also did my PADI at the hotels diving school. I really liked the walk down to the beach as it meant I could hey my steps in, which cosidering how amazing the food was, was a really good move!
I will definitely go back, as it was such amazingly good value.
My grandma lives there half of the year 3 months at a time. She's there at the moment actually. She's been there for most of my life and I'm 17! I have been when I was very young. The people there are alright. Sharm used to be a very busy place! Shame the tourist population has gone down. Great video tho 👍
In Egypt or Turkey or many places outside the EU the best bet is to simply buy a local SIM card or a tourist SIM, which is preloaded with loads of data and is usually not very expensive. You can get them at arrivals in the airport or in some shops. Turkcell is best in Turkey, Vodafone usually best coverage in Egypt. I think in Egypt it is something like £7 for 10GB or £15 for 30GB which you'll probably never use even over a couple weeks of holiday. Reason why this is so great in Egypt is because Uber exists! In Hurghada, Cairo, Alexandria and a few other spots you can hit up an Uber- no haggling, no arguing or tips- just cheap taxis. Sharm has yet to have Uber so that's a shame but wait and see.
Or just chill on holiday without going on your phone all the time. Switch off!!! I’m 23 and even I try and do this
@@handsoffmycactus2958 We're not all orphans or North Koreans. It's useful being able to communicate with friends on the same trip, order a taxi, book a meal, use maps, or call for help when trapped upside down in a ditch in the middle of a foreign country. Just a small selection of examples why people might actually like to use their phones on holiday and not be judged for it by the holier than thou
@@handsoffmycactus2958😂😂😂😂 love it!
@@handsoffmycactus2958 That is such a dumb comment! I mean, you want SOME sort of communication, you're after all in a developing country...
It’s not somewhere I would go every year but I do enjoy it when I go. We were there in May for a couple of weeks and it was great. Guaranteed good weather and the service is always fantastic. The pestering by shop owners and taxi drivers really doesn’t bother me, just say “no thank you” and carry on with your day.
Agree
I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
Your filming is amazing especially considering you're on your own
Thanks .. the underwater shots took a while lol
Went to sharm twice. April this year and last year. Stayed in aqua blu. Not cheap but worth every penny. Flights are regular now.
Do get harassed to buy things and we got conned in a sim card but beyond that. The place is absolutely stunning. Love it
Agree
I visited Sharm El-Sheikh and visited the Egyptian islands on the entire Egyptian Red Sea, and they have a wonderful and attractive nature, clean air, clear water and Egyptian coral reefs 🇪🇬❤
I went there last week.
Don’t go at that coffee shop where he took tea!
The dude behind the counter is hateful and absolutely rude.
AVOID
I'm glad that you make a fair video and honestly show everything as it is, you are gentle man, and creative content creator, enjoy your vacation hope you make a visit to others cities in Egypt,
Cheers
I appreciate that!o
Not been to Sharm but have been to Hurghada, Cairo, Giza and Luxor. I love the beaches on the red sea but hate the hassle you get off resort. Best to hire a guide and they deal with everyone for you.
Top tip, never walk into a perfume shop as part of an excursion.
I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
Great representation of Sharm! I've been to Egypt 12 times, 6 times Shark and I love it the most, although every place is great!
About the hasslers; just say politely La, shukran and they'll say ok.
As a blond female I got a lot of them but they never really bothered me.
Thank you for this, I needed it more than I thought
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they should worry you, I've seen those guys they don't look the sort of men who take no for an answer from women. be careful and never travel alone if a women, always have a man or men with you.
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I am truly sorry about any inconvenience you are experiencing in Egypt. We are more than 114 million Egyptians. Our personalities are different, so please do not judge us negatively
@@noreennasser8210 what I mean is that the Egyptian men have never bothered me!!! Never had any inconvenience! Love the Egyptian people!
Great video looks like paradise. The water looks beautiful and even impressive under water, too also the buildings are just lovely.
Great video, Tim. Loved the underwater photography - the sea looks an incredible colour. And you're very brave - these places, as others have said, can be areas of high anxiety with the incessant pushy sales techniques. But we found the browner you get, showing how long you've been there, the wiser you are to their tricks - and they know it...and they leave you alone!😊
This is what I love about this channel! Taking us places I wouldn't feel safe enough to visit but want to see what it is like. Thanks Tim 👍 do you not feel sick in the heat?!
No just blomming to hot lol
All of Egypt is safer than most citiew in the West inc London and NYC and the major cities
@@hraslan I wouldn't feel safe in those cities either, it's my own anxiety aswel I think. I just personally feel nervous in new places.
@@sophierobinson6041i know a place you would never feel nervous .. google " Siwa Oasis "
It’s not safe especially for women you will get attacked or raped there like I did
The haggling is an annoyance something i wouldn't have patience for- the snorkling looked incredible!
We're actually in Sharm right now. This is our second year here. My husband and I were laughing at the "do not enter a shop, or the door will be closed and the family will come down." This happened to us last year- we entered a shop after being asked to go in, and he closed the door behind us. It was a bit scary, but he made us tea and showed us just about everything for sale in his shop. In the end, to make a getaway, we bought some (horrendously overpriced) camel milk moisturiser and a massive bag of loose tea leaves. The forceful approach is a bit much, but we learned our lesson and won't be entering this year 😂.
Yes you hear the stories but don't think it actually happens I was only in my 20's at the time with my girlfriend it was very nerve-wracking
We were in another country some 25 years ago, where some shop/restaurant owners had a similar sales ethic. We were lured into a restaurant on our first day...and he wouldn't let us leave! So we pushed our way out and he threatened to shoot us if he saw us again! But we walked past his place on a number of other occasions and he didn't recognise us. All talk..thank god!
That happened to my family in Turkey! We got locked in a carpet shop. They made us apple tea and tried to get my parents to buy a carpet. My brother and I weren't very old (I think I was about 8 and my brother 6) but my parents were forceful enough that after an hour, they not only let us go without buying anything, they took us on a small tour of the local mosque by way of apology. It was not my parents' first rodeo to be fair though and my brother and I were used to spending whole weekends in the travel agency amusing ourselves so it wasn't that different for us 😂
@karent4347 this wasn’t the called “Mike Tyson” the fragrance and spice shop hahaha
What do you do if you never carry cash - like me - I only ever pay by contactless. If a store doesn't take card then I don't shop there, or do all stores there now take card? A good way to get away with not buying at markets is to never carry cash.
Looks amazing Tim, it's stunning.
LOVED all the snorkelling video. Just stunning! And that water…sigh….☺️ Thanks Tim! Another great trip with you! ❤
My pleasure!
That shark attack down the coast put me off ever wanting to go in the sea again! Great vid as per 😊
Me too but it's like anything you wouldn't do anything ever again 😕
@@WalkWithMeTim Aye that's true!
I noticed sharks on the 'what fish you might see' poster Tim looked at, and he avoided them. I'd love to know what risk you are of shark attacks!
I’ve been to Egypt 15 times on girlie holidays with my husband and never had a bad belly nor anyone I’ve been with I first went 25 years ago on a Nile cruise for my 40th with my mum and took my children when they were teenagers Swam at ras Mohamed and the blue hole never seen a shark ❤
Only recently discovered your channel when I was watching your Pontins blogs - I absolutely love your videos. I love watching travel blogs and yours are some of the best I’ve seen! What a job you have 👌
Wow thanks jason
Fantastic video!incredible blue water!You’re a talented filmmaker and have a flare to entertain!
Your devoted fan from America
Thanks again Tricia
What a great video of a beautiful country, thank you Tim.
My pleasure!
Very interesting and enlightening vlog, great hotel and seeing all the fish in the sea and boat trip. Makes you appreciate our driving laws after seeing Mohammed on the phone! Colourful at night, going for a quiet walk in town just isn't an option which would soon get annoying, but you are in their culture, not ours.
Visited about 10 years ago. Loved it but the hotel was full of Russians and of course a lot of Russian food. Staff were lovely though hated the Russians. Driving at night was scary as they don’t put their lights on !
Shark el sheikh looks very pretty can't believe how clear the water looked, thanks for showing us loved the video.
Thanks sean
Tim how do i go about booking mo for this trip to thomas reef? As this is not on tui excursion list
Thanks Tim, it brings back some memories. We had a boat trip to Tirana Island in 2015, when it was still open to public, we stoped for snorkeling at almost the same spot as you did near the shipwreck, and my little sun was given a chance to drive the boat a bit on the way back ;) Our hotel was the one with a lighthouse 11:06 , it was very inexpensive, but surprisingly good, and convenient (small territory, few steps only to the beach), and more importantly, it had one of the best coral reefs in Egypt. Later that hotel was sold to Sunrise hotels chain and now its name is Sunrise Remal Beach. We moved to Australia in 2017, and Egypt is out of reach for us now. Literally crying :(
Went to sharm 15 years ago and by far the best place for snorkelling. Amazing
Another top class vlog Tim. This channel is outstanding for variety and quality of the vids.
Much appreciated
Looks amazing always wanted to go to Egypt hopefully i will get to go soon might consider coming here thank you for sharing 🙂
Hi Tim ! Always been a bit unsure of Egypt. But it looks like it's nice, people seem friendly . Loved seeing all the beautiful fish and pure clear water amazing. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
Thanks Tracey
@@WalkWithMeTim Is Casper keeping you up ? X
I visited ten years ago. The beaches are amazing but be prepared for food poisoning, the endless bargaining for everything is extremely annoying, and as a woman I was harrassed and catcalled all the time. Therefore the cons still outweigh the pros for going back. Unfortunately.
next time go with a man, Muslim countries are very man orientated and lots of machismo. remember though to always walk 6 foot behind him, my ex girlfriend forgot this several times I had to remind her of her place...!
Hiya Tim, Egypt looks a great holiday place to visit,love snorkeling and so many beautiful fish and coral.your hotel looks good plenty of pools and near the beach,its be like turkey being asked all the time to buy but they are friendly.thanks for sharing your trip, take care.
Thanks Diane
I am not even planning vising Egypt and i watched the video. One of the best channels about travelling.
Wow, thank you!
Wow you showed us so much. Thankyou. Best bit was seeing the dead sea with the beautiful sealife. I wouldn't mind some of Egypt right now!👍🏾
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We went in 2010 . On the second day they had the Arab uprising so everything was closed for a few days, all the Italians and Germans were flown home early and the Brits and the Russians stayed. But what we did see was beautiful.
👍🏼looks amazing Tim, my sister lived in S Arabia, visited there for holidays etc. was not sure it was safe again, but that’s great that it is.
Enjoy 🦘🌻🦘
I've watched most all of your videos but this place blew me away.Thanks so much for videoing so well...I love them Carolyn
Great video. Thanks for showing us Sharm!
Thanks for watching it :- )
@@WalkWithMeTim Of course looking forward to your next video
Great video, that water looks amazing!
Tim I love your videos! I don’t know if you edit your own videos but the editing is fantastic and the arrangement is so good! Thanks for another great video! Keep up the good work 😊
That's very kind to say .. yes I edit all of them
@@WalkWithMeTim amazing job !!
Been to sharm a few times amazing place nabq and naama bay even took a day trip to see the pyramids lovely people shame I wouldn’t go again due to recent security issues but love the videos! Also went to that tgis when it was open one of the only few places that didn’t serve alcoholic drinks!
Hello Tim,what a nice place, water is so clear its awesome to see the fish,the nightlife is good to see and things to buy.the weather must be warm there.
Very warm
We went to Sharm as a family and stayed at the waterpark resort not far from the Hard Rock and we loved it, went to HR a couple of times, the constant hassle put us off going out though, our 14 year old daughter was constantly harrased, not physically but verbally and wolf whistling, good video and insight.
Been twice but never again, hotel are fantastic as is the food and the very friendly staff...what i didnt like was how unsafe it was once outside of the hotel complex with very dodgy people harassing you and cars driving at walking pace alongside you...plus as Tim stated the heat can be absolutely unbearable during the day and on top of that your forever being pestered by a lot of "Del boys" ...
Lol
WOW so looking forward to this Tim 😊👍🍀
I was in Sharm a few years ago and loved it. I wouldnt do AI again though. The hotel i was in was full of Russian people who would fill their plates with food, take 2 bites and put in the rest in the bin, then go up again and do the same. I did a day diving, just trial dive day, but that was incredible.
Beautiful!!! And super informative! Thank You!
Soho Square has vastly changed since I was there 10 years ago. Great video, Tim 👍👌👏
defo altho I struggle to understand what it actually is lol I know what they are trying to do but ...
This was one of the most entertaining vids you have ever made... seeing the markets and nightlife... interesting places and ways to travel about was spot on 👍
Thanks Tim amazing video
Brings back memories when I was last there back there 10 years ago
The only thing that annoyed me
Literally everyone trying to sell you anything and everything 😮
I know it won’t go away
I hope it ain’t as bad as it was
Went here for a last minute getaway. Never again! Airport was complete chaos! Got Delhi belly and was so ill. Airport was chaos coming home and toilets were broken and filthy.
Wow 😳 I really like view in undersea really beautiful, definitely would like to visit Egypt ❤
It's beautiful
Went in Jan 2010 on a lads get away, had a great time! Timed it perfectly as Egypt won the Africa cup of nations whilst we were there (the celebrations were insane) and just 12 months later the military took control of the streets!
Greetings. Ibrahim in Canterbury UK here. I am British, Canadian...and Egyptian! Yes seriously. Born in Cairo but left at age 18 months. Have not been back for a visit since 1987, so your video holds quite a fascinating for me. Interesting the number of "Mohamed's" in your video, as my father's name is Mohamed, as is my middle name. I can still speak Arabic almost fluently, though never learned to read of write it. Still have lots of family in Egypt. Anyhow, watching this right now as I type, totally fascinated. Your night time footage was a huge eye opener for me! I could not believe how modern it all looks.
I have been subscribed to your channel for quite some time, after watching a video you made regarding Christmas in Bournemouth. This is quite a contrast...and in my country of birth too!
Enjoy the rest of your stay, hope my fellow Egyptians treat you well and safe travels back to Blighty.
Merci & Shokran!
Ibrahim in Canterbury
I'm glad I brought back some memories for you
Hello Sir, I'm glad to read your story I wish you could make it to visit your friends Naguib sawiras and Mo Salah are waiting you here to have some fun in El Gouna or Marassi you will have nice time there, you will feel like you are 18 again 😂,
cheers 😉
Fabulous vlog again, the natural world (the sea) excellent, but the constant hustling around the town and it seems everyone wants to rip you off , I couldn’t stand it. Keep up the good work Tim. Thanks x
Glad you enjoyed it glen
Brilliant video.
Have seen so many fantastic looking hotels, especially with huge water parks. The only thing that still puts me off is still the security aspect with the airports
It was very tight going back .. having said that I thought I'd test it and left all my liquids in my bag .. and no one noticed 🤔
I'm really grateful for this video, because so many times Sharm El-Sheikh has popped up on travel recommendations and I've skimmed past. I'm not so sold on the night life, but loved everything else!
No ; hate being pestered by people trying to sell you stuff
Agree. I avoid resorts like that. Or ones where I’m hot and I need to go places that requires taxis and need to batter. Holds absolutely no appeal. I just want to relax. And see sights without the hassle of feeling I’ll going to be fleeced every corner.
Same, I went to Turkey and I absolutely fell in love with it too the point I went again 😂 but I was lucky enough to make friends who lived there and owned a bar/restaurant and offered us lifts, because the first half of the first holiday we done there, the taxi drivers were brutal, and even more so if they knew you had a few beers down you
Only good thing about Egypt is the sea
@@kerrymetcalfe2737 historical sites?
@@kerrymetcalfe2737 see history people sun everything
The water reminds me of the Bahamas. I lived there for 6 years and the color of the water was always fantastic. The market place was the same except you are continuously bothered by the merchants. I really like the smaller resorts. Never thought about going to Egypt but I may have to reconsider. Why go to a water park when you got beautiful pools at the resort?
A lovely video Tim. Not sure I would go to Egypt. It does look lovely though. My favourite resort is Malta
Hi Tim.
This was actually the first video I ever saw by you and thought I'd revisit it again. I found this as me and my wife actually stayed at Xperience Sea Breeze this year in March and I watched this before we came and I've been hooked on yours and Gaby's videos since. Egypt was so beautiful. Loved the hotel and the staff were amazing. We visited the Old Town, and did a few other trips too and loved every second. I wish all the success for your channel and in life.
Id get so fed up of constantly being sold things and accosted. If i want to buy something i will.
6:52 'Music' 😂 Superb video as always! Keep 'em coming mate! Loving it!
Thanks
I laughed hard at that one 😂😂. That was a Quran recitation and it's not copyrighted so fret not my friend
Love the beautiful beach, warm, sandy beach n crystal clear water.. nothing to complain. I was there last year ❤❤
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This is by far the best video ever recorded and uploaded to your channel.
Great work and lovely video 📸
Wow u think 🤔
You should go Rhodes it’s a beautiful island Lindos is amazing
My favourite video of yours. Please do more Tim
Thanks
Cant wait to see what its like in Sharm El Sheikh!
:-)
Looked nice, and good fun. Not cheap and that boat looked like it had seen better days
Looks absolutely lovely but as a (usually) lone female traveller I never feel safe in North African or Middle Eastern resorts, so I tend not to go to them anymore. It's a shame because I like to go snorkelling. Like most British, I also hate being hassled when looking at shops.
yes I agree its a shame because sometimes you might attract unwanted attention but most of the time its harmless but would understand why you wouldn't
Egypt has become much safer for female lone travellers and women thanks to some very harsh penalities and a change in law plus increases social awarness. However like in any city plz be reasonable and vigilent as locals we dnt go to the Pyramids alone for eg although it is now much organized and better. Plz plz be firm and complain and make a fuss if any one tried to bother you ppl and police will help you
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As an Egyptian female I feel totally safe traveling there alone. And I have stayed many times there in a hotel room alone and nothing happened. But If you feel unsafe traveling alone then it’s best not to
It was a very good wish you were here blog today of you chilling out visiting sharm El sheikh to go swimming and chill out walks around the streets of sharm El sheikh Egypt tim
Worst holiday resort I've been to. And to top it off , the security at the airport behave appallingly....never again
Great video Tim, I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks 🙂
Thanks Deano
Nah, I wouldn't fancy it tbh.....I'm glad you've gone though so I don't have to.....isn't my type of holiday. Looks ok though if you like that kind of holiday. And as always a fab vlog!
its not for everyone .. I guess just like Butlins lololol
Looks amazing beautiful underwater photography great video thanks tim. 👋👋
Glad you enjoyed it
Worst holiday I ever had was at Sharn el sheikh. Was pestered as soon as we left the airport & everytime we went into town. 5* hotel and still we all ended up with food poisoning. Don't go no matter how cheap it appears it's not worth it.
It seems no one can get to the bottom of the fact no matter what hotel u stay In u get a funny stomach
@@WalkWithMeTim..if you peek.inside the 5* hotel kitchens..you'll get a massive shock..they have no food safety practices. Cooked fish kept next to raw chicken out in the open for hours..hence why the public never ever see kitchens in these countries..same in Turkey and Greece sadly.
@@koogle5410never had a bad stomach in Greece ... or Tunisia or Spain.
@@nicolapurdy7450 I did in Corfu...I've been to 68 countries I've only been ill in a handful. Greece, Egypt and turkey I. That list!!
@koogle5410 not bad going for 68 countries to be fair lol. I must just be lucky I guess or have an iron stomach 🤣
thanks Tim for the nostalgia of Sharm! I lived there in 2009-2010 and worked at Soho Square. it brings back many memories watching your video. Sharm is a great place to visit.
Been in Egypt twice last year, it was amazing trip, can’t wait to go back ❤❤❤❤
I stayed at the Oasis Blue Bay end of November and Start of December for a bit of Winter sun and Diving. I think your review is spot on. I fell in love with the sea there and loved the resort. I travelled to Dahab diving and found everything very friendly and want to return. However, my Mrs has a different story. I am 6ft 5 and a big guy. I have no problem with tipping and generally having a good relationship with people so everywhere i went i felt safe and had the best time. My Mrs is also chatty, and everyone loves her but in Sharm she was very much treated like a second-rate person. She found the fact no-one would talk to her very irritating and even ordering food they would speak to me and i had to direct their eyes to her to get them to even acknowledge her existence which for western girls is a problem. In the Blue Bay itself they quickly got to know her and did things correctly and all the guys where awesome but outside of the resort it was a different story. The net result was she stayed in the resort having spas and stuff and felt safe. I would go out diving mostly in the mornings for a few hours, so we had a great time but regretfully she does not want to go back. I am gutted so now looking at returning with perhaps some mates for a dive only holiday. Such a shame. BTW. The Airport is a Sh1t hole. That part does also need sorting and perhaps all the young men walking round with Guns in the airport and at the borders need toning down. We had a armed police escort to Dahab part way which I can help think was OTT. Especially as we had nothing on the way back so think they are doing it for show but it kind of has the opposite effect. I hope they do sort it as 90% of the people there are awesome, and they deserve more visitors.
Any thoughts on the shark attacks?
@@LilyGazou What a coincidence that I was watching this Video and been longing to go back Diving again and a shark attack happens. I have “Swimming with Sharks” in particular Hammer Head sharks on my bucket list. I was not lucky enough to see any on my 10 dives there. Do I think its dangerous? Sharks swim next to people all the time and shark attacks are rare. I understand 10 people where killed by dogs in the UK last year but it does not stop me from walking out my front door or cycling on the heath where dogs run around. I think the bigger issue is people feeding sharks to make them come over for a shark selfie and that is perhaps what is happening in certain areas and then sharks start thinking humans and food is linked? My Mrs is scared of sharks as she is from SA so has seen Great Whites which I think we are all scared of? When we free dived together once or twice we saw large fish in the deep blue which spooked her but she kept diving as the rewards of swimming with the fish on the corral reefs is worth it.
Thank you so much I just want to tell you that I have enjoyed every minute of your video is like I’ve been there but I’ve never been so thank you so much. It looks amazing it’s such a lovely place
Wow some parts of Egypt look very beautiful, they had some amazing things you can buy and I do feel sorry that they were trying to rip you off. As you said I will think about it, oh I have to go. I couldn't believe it they try to give you a 50% discount for a massage for £500. Anyway it was such great work on you showing us these places.
500 egp is just over 10 english pounds, its hardly expensive mate
That was great Tim. Wow you really get around. Would not have known it was so built up. Thanks for sharing
Interesting vlog Tim. I’m not a personal fan of beaches but even I can appreciate the stunning red sea.
Enlightening trip. Thanks for showing me somewhere i’d never otherwise visit.
Your presentation is top notch btw
Wow thanks rosey
Hey, it was nice to walk with you, dear Tim😃 We are going to have vacations in Sharm El Sheikh with my Mom and sister in July. Thank you for this wonderful trip 🤩😉
Thanks for watching
I stayed at that hotel in 2014 for my honeymoon! So good to see it again!
I didn’t feel safe outside of the resort. A couple I met were in a taxi and the drivers friend jumped in the front. They were terrified.
We were constantly hassled by the hotel pool as well with people trying to sell us massages/beauty treatments etc.
Yes there is that but it's not all the time and a lot of people never leave there resort so don't experience that
Tunisia is the same pesterd constantly no peace these type ov places
I get quite intense travel anxiety so, thank you Tim for doing my holidaying for me!!
I visited the place back in 1975 when it was quite a different place. The Israelis occupied the area then and were building some sort of resort which they later demolished when they had to return the Sinai to Egypt.
I actually spent a few weeks in Sharem in 1979 while serving in the Israeli Navy. It does look quite different nowadays 🙂
@@iz778shame on you for being part of the occupation of our lands.
I really enjoy your videos! I came here in 2015 it was amazing!
Very interesting. I’d always wondered what it was like having heard so many rave about it. While beach resorts aren’t my thing it didn’t look too bad.
its also great for exploring
They always stop you to buy stuff from their shop but you handled it well Tim haha honestly. I guess its all part of the experience being there. I tried shisha it makes me dizzy not a fan but didnt know you will try it Tim.
Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m in Sharm right now. Went to Farsha Cafe last night which was cool. Food overall though not gonna lie has been a struggle. The meals just aren’t right
I visited Sharm last year, lovely. The only disadvantage (for me) is going out as a solo black woman, some traditional Egyptian hotels do not even allow single women.
Yes the red sea is to me one of those places I feel disadvantaged but still love. Negotiating prices in Egypt is a must and it needs patience. Just very close to that mosque, I got ripped off $70 for a few grams of incense and a few grams of spices, I can`t even figure out how the guy caught me off guard, thinking of it today, I could kick myself.
You`re right the heat is suffocating in the day time.
Thanks for sharing