AVOID These Guys in Luxor, Egypt 🇪🇬
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- AVOID These Guys in Luxor, Egypt! I loved my entire time in Egypt, but for some reason during my time in Luxor I ran into so many touts, that it really made my entire trip there feel like it was never going to end. I was constantly followed and no matter how many times I said No, they wouldn't take no for an answer. I really hope this changes, but sadly I don't think it will.
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Let's hope that one day they actually do something about the touts or else I agree people will in fact stop coming to Egypt sadly.
For all you saying "why are you so kind to them".... I'm not, just smart. I'm not about to talk 💩 to someone, in their own country, by myself, where I don't even know the language... just think about how fast your life can change anywhere like that if you happen to do it to the wrong person... move smart. 🙏🏻
its amazing you kept your composure around them, alot of times i start screaming when someone is this annoying and litteraly glued to you , ur a good person chris i wish you the best
The poverty has done this to them..people in this area have large families. Food is expensive..so is rent..people are fighting to survive. My bro wemt in 2007..he experienced none of this. Good to have some compassion and understanding. Ruling elite doesnt care..neither about the tourists or the poor.
Dear Chris
The problem is that you are so nice with those people. Here is a tip for you, do not respond to them , even don't say no to them, just please ignore them as if they are not there, don't even say thank you
Just ignore them
Be safe bro 💯💯💯💯🙏😀
Hello best Chris , just a little advice for you! Did you know that you can changed one dollar to 70 Egyptian pounds not 30 ?? The real exchange price is 70 today in the market.
Chris wins the award for kindest and most patient person lol
No man not at all, just not about to talk 💩 to the wrong person, in a random part of Africa that I've never been to and end up in the damn river lmao patience can save your life, I've heard them stories man. 😅
No, but seriously..I second that.
Literally
Or the most unwise
I think I would lose my s**t constantly getting harassed by these touts, no means NO.
Absolutely, but you always have to sit back and realize where you're at... I was in the middle of town in an African country that I know not a damn thing about minus my few days here... imagine talking 💩 to the wrong person and ending up in the river the next morning... that's reality
@@Travelwithchris Say " Laa Shokran" and thats it Don't say anything else and walk away.
Just pretend you are deaf
@adambrady7742 when i walked around solo i put my noise canceling head phones in and was great hahaha
I lost my shit on a few of the merchants and on one buggy driver. They love to scam! I read up on Egypt on how to keep them from harassing you and some of the pointers actually worked. It is also helpful if you learn a few Arabic phrases how to tell them politely to leave you alone and if it doesn't work, how to really tell them off and they WILL leave you alone.
Every video you've shown here about Egypt has really put me off going to that country.
Those guys disrespect us the Egyptians and our country Egypt alongside with disrespecting tourists. WE ARE SOO SORRY>>>> They do not represent 1% of us
Totally agree, I feel the same way, is not calling me going there when you get harassment every corner. Omg
Hard pass on the rude Egyptians.
@@adrix89 because my impression changed from day 2 to Day 9 in Egypt 🤣 dude you're such a loser, you only watch to leave negative comments 🤣💪🏻
Yeah not a place for everyone sadly!
Went there a few years ago. The monuments, temples and sights are incredible, but the constant harassing nearly ruins the trip... unbearable.
I feel the same way.
different culture. they will never change. they do this as a living.
I hope the Egyptian government will think about it, because the number of tourists will still decrease
Chris: Here are my tips for dealing with the touts. 1) Wear a headset and pretend you are on a call. 2) Speak to the tout in a language they do not know. I usually speak Thai in the middle east. 3) This is my favorite. Ask to borrow some money from them.
I do have to remind myself how deep the poverty is for people to be so insistent. I am loving your Egypt series Chris!
It is amazing how patient you were with the carriage guy.
very simple ignore them, including the carriage drivers who are not the flavour of the week ,some of them mistreat there horses, ignore them
It’s disgusting how disrespectful people are after you kindly tell them no thank you and they keep pushing your buttons while you are trying to enjoy the country.
That's the way it has been in Egypt for many many decades. Visitors just have to accept it should they want to see that country's attractions.
They have no respect in their dna unfortunately. Plus its all a lesson about bounderies. They lack them and its important to be very firm and just " push" them off. Its no other way. ❤️
I've found that knowing the word no in people's local language is very powerful. They will view you as more of a human instead of a walking wallet
Those guys disrespect us the Egyptians and our country Egypt alongside with disrespecting tourists. WE ARE SOO SORRY
Yes I agree. It's terrible, I hope it were to end or police would fine these people. It's ruining the tourism industry and all the kind people are paying the price.
Maybe the best way to deal with these guys is to completely ignore them and don't even acknowledge them. Don't even say no to them.
Easier said than done! LOL! It's challenging! It's one of the reasons why I'm hesitant to return to Egypt! They are relentless!
If you do that then it becomes a competition between them " I bet you can't get this foreigner to say something" What I use in these countries that drives them crazy I say "This item was made in China" Walk away and have the laugh on them IT WORKS,
@@RaymondMoore-c4g I’ll have to try that one next time! I would talk in pig-English or pretend I was on my phone talking to someone and they left me alone. So, that helped as well.
The hustle is real, and I don't think I'd be as calm and execute such patience as you. Thanks for always bringing us great videos. 👍
😢hi
My tactic has always been to ignore touts, eventually they stop talking and move on, Chris is just too kind lol
Thank you ! After watching your video I will never even think about going to Egypt 🙏
🤣🤣🤣
Wow that would drive me crazy! Thank you for making this video and being so patient and respectful!
This is exactly what I was saying on these other videos! They’re too pushy, too aggressive, it doesn’t feel safe, it doesn’t feel fun. Your patience is astounding!
True
I'm Egyptian (born in Canada) and it's straight up harrassment. Let's call it for what it is. I've never been there and had no idea it was this bad. I'm genuinely speechless. You should not talk to people like that. It's threatening.
I love watching how you interact with these folks. Also, I really applaud you for how you remain so respectful in times where others may not be able to. This was another very entertaining video, Chris. Thanks!!
💯💯💯💯💯✅👍
@@MikePhoTravelVlogs you got yourself a new sub Mike. Can’t wait to dig into your vids too! Love this! 🙏🏼❤️
Well, he also drops money, otherwise it would be quite different! The smile is also for sale!
Me & my gf were constantly getting harassed during our Egypt trip, especially in Luxor. The best thing to do is to not acknowledge them, it’s better to stay silent with these type of people
As an Egyptian-born Canadian, I feel absolutely ashamed to see these individuals representing Egypt and its nation. It is utterly preposterous that these local vendors assume every tourist is an naive newcomer to the country with sly smiles exploiting tourists’ lack of knowledge about local prices and taking advantage of any opportunity to make a profit through cunning tactics employed by some of them. These behavior should not be tolerated in this country. However, I strongly believe that Egypt is an extraordinary country with a rich culture, awe-inspiring history, and delightful weather. Chris, I would like to express my gratitude for your kind and patient.
The comportment of tourists is often responsible of that. I come as possible to Egypt from 1980, of course it changed a lot, and there are super basterds here anbd there, but globally it can be a very nice country...
I love the tour, it’s inspiring but I don’t have patience to constantly be hounded. It probably would have ruined my trip. Kudos to you 😂
No body is more kind than you, I am really sorry for you facing this kind of bad situations, thank you man for your patience on us, you got my heart and I wish I could meet you some day. Best regards from Menoufia governorate, Egypt.
I am so happy to hear that you will not be doing anymore donkey or horse rides - also elephant rides in Thailand etc.
Anyways I look forward to watch this video, great architecture, the nile and to watch you experience stuff there. Take care, stay safe and keep on smiling Chris ❤️🌴✌️
Congratulations, you are about to hit 400k subscribers. This channel is going to hit millions.
This video in particular give me a very valuable information and advice my good brother, and that is not to go to Egypt...
My favorite moments from your street vendor/ shopping series is definitely the bargaining. When they know they are tryna swindle you and you hit them with the real price and everyone just laughs. That’s gold!
this series has been very entertaining! thank you for making it
I had anxiety for you, watching the harassment you had to endure after kindly saying no more than enough times.
Its frustrating to watch knowing that you get so many amazing encounters with kind and generous people, this gets overshadowed by some of the bad experiences no matter where you travel in the world.
Respect goes a long way! well done to you for keeping it calm and assertive, love watching your videos cant wait to see whats next in Egypt.
Chris, thank you for sharing your videos! I am learning so much about personalities and how to deal with people with different attitudes while keeping your cool and smile 😃
This is the only reason I don't like going to countries like this! They hound you and get very angry when you say no! I have to say you handled everything very patiently and even you knew that they were charging you more, you went along with it. Credit to you bro!
I wouldn’t even say a word to that guy. Keep it pushing. People like this just don’t get nothing from me. I respect the hustle but not when annoyance gets to you
They will insult you anyways. It's just disgusting.
Out of all the places youve been Chris, Egypt is the only place i wouldnt set foot in, Id end up in prison with the amount of annoying people on the streets, thats the one thing i cant tolerate is people not taking no for an answer, and to be honest theres nothing really nice about it, yes the Nile is beautiful to look at, but theres not much else to interest me for a holiday...love your videos Chris
Very much respect for your patience. During a visit to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, the keeper of the tombs made us jump over some fence to take a picture of us in the tomb, and then he asked for money for it, and when some tourists came by, he pretended to yell at us for breaking the rules. They are unbelievable. I come from Serbia, which is not a much richer country than Egypt, we are not the rich West... It's funny to me.
He bought a gift for 180 and he know it is only worth 60 pounds and I'm sure it is only for 30 pounds or less
He only did this to make their day
Chris you are a very kind man ❤
180 זה פחות מ 4 דולר...מי ישמע איזה אדיב
After visiting Egypt, tourists would need another vacation just to recover from this 😢. Sad… a country with so much history is getting a bad name because of these touts and scammers and the officials are oblivious or don’t care.
This was nothing. A few years a go my wife and i went to Hurghada. The people there are very very respectless. Try to buy your wife for camels and that kind of stuff.
I have been to 18 countries, mostly third world countries. I have come to that Egyptians are not very smart
You keep your patience very well Chris! It becomes harassment after a while of them constantly following you and asking. I am sorry you had to deal with that!
No Egypt for me, I would get angry fast
Those guys disrespect us the Egyptians and our country Egypt alongside with disrespecting tourists. WE ARE SOO SORRY>>>> They do not represent 1% of us
Yeah definitely not for those without patience... I don't got patience, I just put up with it... it was hard, real hard
@@Travelwithchris I could tell a few times you got that killer look..lol
@@ahmedalaa-ec2qqI have been there it’s not 99% don’t be smart
i have been angry with them to the point you would go to prison ....don,t say a word to them..they have no honour.
Thanks for showing us these annoying scammers. I feel stressed just watching you deal with these guys. Egypt is off my travel list
This is why tour guides are a necessity. As a woman, I wouldn't tour there without a guide with me the whole time.
انهم سيائين انهم يأخذونها تجاره افضل أن تذهب المقهيلشباب متعلم وتعرض عليه 100او 200جنيه ليوم وسيقبل لأرشادك يوم كامل
WOW! How awesome to be recognized from the 'internet"! I'm American living in Egypt for 5 yrs. Everyone knows when the cruise ships arrive and leave so he knows you were not saying the truth about the boat leaves at 7PM. 🤣No boat leaves Luxor in the night. Listen, you are THE MOST POSITIVE UA-camr I have viewed to cover Luxor and Egypt, which just speaks to you are a positive person and want to see the good in everything and everyone. Keep being you Chris! You're an amazing person. Traveling mercies and wonderful journeys. I've enjoyed watching every video of Egypt.
It was very entertaining watching your interaction with the two shopkeepers. It was pretty fun. The only way that I think you could avoid being harassed for buggy rides, camel rides, tours, etc. is being on a tour but it does take away some of the fun when you want to be alone but in your other video you talked about how they were just trying to make a living and then you see what it’s like. Once you get a rest after rest after harassed gets old after a while quick even as patient as you are you got tired of it. I like your videos very much. I just wish for someone wanting to go over there that you would talk to little bit more about the logistics like how you got from point a to point B you start your day especially if you wanted to do a little bit of this on your own without the tour, the logistics is very useful, very helpful for someone wanting to navigate the tour on their own
I know it may seem rude given the fact these are economically depressed regions of the world. But harassing tourist when tourism is a major source of revenue is counterproductive. I generally say “no thanks” “no” and then ignore them - sadly. Starting up a conversation with a “hello” generally is construed as an invitation to solicit relentlessly. Egypt looks beautiful and is on list of places to go. On hold for now because of the political trouble in the region.
The only way for a tourist is if you want people to not bother you when they ask you where you are from, so tell them I am from Israel.
Love your videos man. You inspire me to one day travel the world myself
Thanks so much! You definitely got to get out there and see the world!
I hope that someone can reach to the guy that took the photos and never sent them to you. That’s straight up fucked up
Rizzy gonna Rizzy
Brother Chris- best advice I can give you regarding gifts and souvenirs to avoid the haggling and headfuck, just go into a their main supermarket - you’ll find it all there for a fraction of the price and it’s all price tagged.
What's their main supermarket?
There’s many around Egypt -Gomla Market, Fathalla, ragab & sons, Kher Zaman but specifically in Luxor I believe it’s Gomla Market in Television Street if not sure ask a local but just be cautious. Good luck 🤞🏻
Couple of mainstream supermarkets you’ll find around Cairo or Alexandria (if you go)- Spinneys & Carrefour 🤙
Great content my friend ! you have some a great patience ;) I think my brain has already given up after 10 people. .
This guy teach us how to avoid scammers and after avoid how to get in trap scammers🤣😂
Another great video. As someone interested in traveling to the area, but with less charisma points than you, I wonder if there is a more effective way of saying “no”. What a beautiful part of the world. The Nile cruise situation was especislly fortuitous, bro!!!
Speak in a made up language 😂
Seriously I'm watching these videos, and you really have the patience of a Saint because I would have flipped. im getting irritated just watching the behaviour.. I'm used to touts as I have travelled, but these people are so disrespectful. EGYPT is such a beautiful place, but watching how some of these people operate in your videos, I'm going to give eygpt a miss this year. Thanks again for the videos bro your a good guy and very respectful of peoples cultures👊🏿
Most repeated words when visiting Egypt - la shukran
DON,T SAY A WORD TO THEM.
I'm sorry no way I could that calm. I could never visit there after watching. Love your video.
Yes definitely not a spot for everyone bro, it was hard! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Chris for the adventure video,
“O” my goodness you are awesome patient humankind.
Never think to travel to Egypt 🇪🇬.
The temple inside is so much more spectacular that outside you really missed visiting a very special place I’ve been inside 3times this week
I will be returning again soon!
And one more thing Chris. Did you see how quickly the children backed off near the end of your video when you gave them a loud and firm no? This is how to deal with touts. In certain places of the world niceness is associated with weakness. Also be aware the touts would never behave this way with an Arab tourist. Arabs would never tolerate such behavior. You got to harden your heart. Great video Chris except for the touts.
But you are a foreigner. You are just money in these touristic areas.
Dear Valued sir, Thank you for taking the time in my country. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate your honesty in highlighting the negative aspects of your visit. i wish finish about this problems in my country for your happy feel
Love your video, I recently visited a nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. What I do recommend is getting a tour guide to help you out because these hustlers will usually not approach you when you have a good and honest local guide. If you don't have one then all you gotta do is reject them, no is no! (That's what I learned from living in cairo as a german and thai person 😅)
After you get rid of one scammer there is a whole queue of scammers, beggars and touts waiting for you.
It seems there are 35000 scammers for one tourist.
This shameless uneducated and unsanitary desert creatures are morally devastated and bankrupt
Yes very true
Im normal person not a vlogger but i know 1000 times more how to avoid them
Do visit the citadel and al-Azhar Park in Cairo! Zamalek has a couple of museums, the Cairo Marriott Hotel and the garden are also worth a visit.
Thank you brother Chris!
Because how nice u are with people interactions... u should have more followers... but it s okay, time will make it happen Chris! U such a cool guy!
Thank you so much for the support! 🙏🏻❤️ I appreciate you so much!
@@Travelwithchris cheers from Cambodia
I love the barging in the market and the show they'll put on.
From Marocco to Indonesia, it's all the same fun game.
If they ask you 100 tell them you have 50 or less. They will let you go. You can always go to a resort if you don't like the locals.
Much love and blessings from the Netherlands🖐🏾
Thanks for watching!
Did you even manage to catch your breath at any point without saying a word 😂😂😂 - just avoid responding they soon back off. Take it from a guy who’s been in Egypt over 2years! Trust me
You missed the photo of the Luxor Obelisk and the Avenue of Sphinxes You didn´t film the Valley of the Kings Tombs? You did not go to Abu Simbel ?
he only want to show the scamers and the bad side of the country
he only want to show the scamers and the bad side of the country
he only want to show the scamers and the bad side of the country
U deal with these guys so well Chris much respect ❤ I’m not sure I could handle being harassed constantly
these poor horses you can see they have totally shut down poor things
First, Chris, you are very patient, congratulations! Egypt can be a real nice experience, depending on where you go and how you behave. It use to be agreable in the pure local places, in remote areas where the tourists never go. But of course it can take time to be accepted and it doesn't fit with a tourist program. taking enough time is the key. Bettrer go slowly and taste one area, and come back later as possible to see other places. The real backpackers life is disappearing, the "bourgeois" take all the place... Remember cameras and photos non stop is not ageable for people in most countries. Better stay simple, it will open all the doors. In fact it kills the real contact. I tell you that, I travelled all my life with low budget.
All the souvenirs are made in china and shipped in containers to egypt anyways but buying them will help them a lot .
as someone who is well travelled that why i love living in thiland the people are respectful and dont grind the tourists
What about "They are not scammers, they just hard work"? 😂😂😂😂😂
You are very patient Chris. I could not visit this country after seeing how the they harass you. They are ruining the tourist trade.
For photo shooting, never pay before receiving the photos...
At the end of the day, they literally lose their word over $1... and all the people who will see this to include Im sure the tourist police... karma is real 😅
That sunset is awe inspiring. My plan is to come to Egypt in early 2025.
Chris do the balloon ride in Luxor. Is amazing!
I would've done it, but the weather didn't allow the following morning!
Yea try that it is amazing
I sure hate people like that , I don’t have the patience to deal with shit like that .
Very nice vids - thanks for all the pieces of advice.
I agree with some of the comments too about how they just hound you, you hold yourself very well Chris.😁💪❤️🙏 Just great stuff.
Keep up the great content Bro Chris definitely amazing city😊
Don't just say thank you , Say NO
Man you have patience I'd lose it
I plan on going to Egypt this year. Thanks for the heads up
You had me laughing when you told those vendors what kind of dog you have hahaha! The way you crack up hahahah!
Chris 12:42 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you Thank you.
You know Chris you can make a brand name Thank you Tank you. I will be the first one who buys the T-Shirt
على الجهات المختصة ان تعاقب هؤلاء الشحاتين الذين يزعجون السياح انها تسيئ للبلد والسياحه ف الذي ياتي لمصر لمره واحده لا يكررها إطلاقا بسبب هذه التصرفات. قليل من الكرامه يا مصريين . مخجل حقا .
ودي حقيقة كل اللي قبلة بيبقي قرفان من مصر ويقول مش رايح تاني. وحكومة نايمة علي ودنها مفيش تغير من قديم الأزل
Just subbed, because sir you have the patience that I will never have. Stay classy braddah , aloha from the 808.
Another beautiful video but some people local people need some Manners thanks for sharing Chris 👍
Im a new subscriber. I like your videos. Great job. Greetings from Oceanside California 🤙
omgggg that's so muchhh !!! im exhausted of just watching the video !!!
As Egyptians, we are exposed to these people and we get annoyed just like you, but we do not respond to them at all, whether with a thank you or any other word we do. We do not take care of them, so they easily distance themselves from you. I hope everyone knows this and will not suffer or be upset anymore.
TRAVEL TIP 317 : LEARN TO IGNORE
You have a lot of patience Chris ❤ I think I would end up going crazy 😂with those people that just won’t take no for an answer 😅
You are so patient!!! 😮😮😮
This dude Chris has such a good attitude, he keeps his cool even when he’s subjected to the salesman and merchants of the bazaar. For this reason alone, I avoid Egypt but I feel bad for the people there
Respect from El monte , Ca❤, love your patience. I would have just ignored them😊
thanks for watching!
Traveling Mercy you stay safe I definitely don't want to get off the boat there
Always wanted to visit Egypt one day, it was on my bucket list but after seeing this video I have changed my mind. I can feel the bad energy/vibe from the screen.
الشحادين دول شوهوا سمعة الناس خلاص مايبغى خدمتك غصب هو!!
« Sir I’m gonna teach you a business tip, where someone says no it’s no » 😂😂😂😂😂😂 cheers from Algeria 🇩🇿
A quick sharp “NO!”..from the first encounter might be good, and “No!!-I am working!” Not sure but I would be curious if it would work. I’m also curious if dressing like a local would help you avoid standing out and being harassed.??👍🏽
After telling them no more than two times the only thing I found that worked was to just stop talking to them 😂
I really enjoyd the video Chris!, 🤣💙👊