I gotta tell ya, you are doing such a great job and I keep watching all your videos. I live in California but I was born in Maadi. I immigrated to the USA 20 years ago, and you showed me more than I can ever imagine from the comfort of my bedroom. Thank you, sweetie.
Lol, yes those tracks are an absolute nightmare, I hate them! 🤣 And thank you AGAIN mpggog!!! You're really covering a lot of meals and and other stuff on this trip for me 😁🙏❤️
@@Gventures yes, Marina is mostly private compounds and hotels for upper class stuff is very expensive there especially in the summer Matrouh is a lot more affordable for middle class people plus, it has a lot of free beaches lately since the summers became a lot hotter, Matrouh has become the go to place for ordinary Egyptians you should visit New Alamein what's fascinating about it is that 5 years ago it didn't even exist, was a complete desert the whole area was a huge minefield since WW2, it had to be cleaned before the construction started in 2018 the germans, british and italians didn't take their mines with them when the war ended you can find El Alamein War Cemetery there it contains the graves of the soldiers who fought in The Battle of El Alamein (Allies, germans and italians) you can also find El Alamein War Museum there sorry for the long post
@@A-h.m.e-d Don't be sorry. But yeah I know about the museum, and I know it's a new city. I'm too tired to visit any of that though. I may do a driving tour very quickly, but that's probably all I will do. I really only stopped here because Egyptians on the channel 8 months ago kept telling me I needed to visit New Alamein. I personally have no interest to 😅 I am excited for Marsa Matruh though. From what I know about Matruh, it's much more to my taste
Thanks for the ride - it was amusing! Especially as you were so wiped out and a tad grumpy from time to time, which made me laugh. And you upset the ‘no swearing’ brigade - ha ha! You’re funny!
@@Gventures you’re welcome 🙏🙏🙏, next time try to use google translator north coast ( ساحل شمالي ) ( sahel shamaly )try to pronounce it at English letters and the people will understand you well
@@islammohamed256 I actually know how to say the north coast in Arabic (I wrote that in the video too), I was just tired because I didn't sleep the night before so my brain wasn't working well
Good job on a motorbike driving such long distances I live in Egypt but never have been to such places thanks for taking me there through the lens of your camera
I love your advenures Gigi and I'm really looking forward to your tour of Marsa Matrua. You can relax in the Egyptian Maldieves and relive any stress. Much love and light to you and Ankh you for the videos
14:19 Currently sanding on an upside down surface and HATING life while listening to your vlog. Not even watching. Your swearing and suffering at the moment makes me feel not alone hahaha. Rock on sister!👊🏻😎😂
Haha you took the worst rout possible out of Alexandria! Its usually pretty easy way out from the Cairo-Alexandria road (Tarik Sahrawy) then you follow to the new north coast highway all the way to Matrouh. I must say the policeman at the security gate of the Alexandria harbour was really good with you. He was being helpful trying to explain to you but only the language was a barrier! You are very adventurous for a non-Egyptian to travel like you do in Egypt. Good luck!
I can't wait to see Marsa Matruh! It looks like it has a beautiful large rock and crystal blue clear waters. A great destination for a summer beach trip.
Yeah it's very popular during the summer. I plan to visit again sometime in the summer, maybe I will go with friends or my boyfriend by bus. But I didn't want to ride to Siwa in the summer, or any long distance on my motorcycle for that matter in summer 😅 It will still be fun to see it during the off season though, I am very excited for Marsa Matruh! Not so much Alamein 😅
@Gventures that sounds great, I too will try to spend a few days there to do the relaxing nature/beach and swimming holiday experience then take the bus to do the busier city vibe experience in Alexandria and go to my favourite restaurants again. That blueberry cinnamon bun is waiting for me at Delice Patteserie!
@@waterbearer4627 Ah, Delices ❤ Sounds like a good plan, I would probably do something similar. Smaller city beach vibes in Matruh, then big port city food, culture and night life in Alexandria 👍
@@Gventures Hi, you will enjoy Marsa Matruh, 8 years ago I stayed in St.Joseph Summer House there and it is indeed a lovely place, during the summer months it is always fully booked and you have to reserve a room maybe 3 or 4 months in advance, but I guess you might find a room there at this time. Here is a short video which was shot there if you would like to have a look. Good luck and enjoy the trip. ua-cam.com/video/FLWDEbdnrpg/v-deo.html
Last time i was in Alexandria in 2003 , after the military coup in Egypt the government intentionally destroyed the city, it became just slums, it used to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
@@Gventures Lol, I commenting based on your footage, I’m a native Alexandrian and it’s sad to see my city deteriorating like this ,it didn’t look like that 20 years ago, I wish you can talk to native Alexandrian , you’ll probably learn more about how the city changed, btw since you’re heading to elalamain you should visit siwa oasis it’s one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, cheers.
@@texasdude1 Hmm. I have spoken to native Alexandrians, nobody has ever said anything like that to me before. I've read of its magnificence in the ancient past, but never have I heard of it being one of the most beautiful cities in the world just 20 years ago and now it's slums. Never heard a native Alexandrian say that. Anyways, I guess you don't follow the channel, or you would know I am heading to Siwa. I'm on a road trip from Cairo to Siwa (been to Siwa before, but never by bike).
You poor thing. I'm glad you got to your hotel ok. The commentary was exquisite!😂 you made me laugh. From the road to the tracks to the traffic to the stops all the way home. Delirious and hilarious. North Coast il saahil il shammaly!! Do your homework girl. Am looking forward to the next one. Thank you for the wonderful video. Stay safe!!
Read the subtitles man! I wrote that I know how to say the North Coast in Arabic, but my lack of sleep was not enabling me to think straight, let alone in Arabic! I did my damn homework, it just went out the window that day. 🤣😭 You can even hear the smile on my face in my voice as I am talking to the older man, I knew he wasn't understanding "The North Coast" but I couldn't remember how to say it in Arabic. Anyways, glad you enjoyed the ride, at least someone did, even if it sure as hell wasn't me! 🤣 Can't wait to get outta Alamein 😆
@Gventures lol lol sorry, I missed it. Good luck getting k out of there. I'm wondering if the pool is warm? Or there's a hot tub? The room looked very nice and for $20 that's really good!! Makes sense that it's empty save any foreigners of course. By December all the Egyptians have taken their summer vacations. It's nice when the town isn't too crowded for sure. Was it kofta for dinner?
Alex is a hard place to drive, Cairo is so much calmer. Have a safe trip to Alahan , we work at El Dabaa and sometimes go to Alamein for chill and coffee.
Lol what?! I completely disagree with that, Cairo is not calmer than Alexandria. Cairo is much larger than Alexandria and the streets are hectic. I've been living and driving in Cairo for 3 years and it's a mess. Honestly, I don't even like to compare things like that, but since you did, I must say, I disagree. But Alexandria is also busy, and driving on the tram tracks suck. I will say that. Anyways, thank you for the will wishes on the trip, I love exploring Egypt on motorcycle! This is my 4th road trip here, and I'm very happy to be on the road again 😁
@Gventures I am watching your video further. You arrived Alamin. A cute puppy... This place has nothing there. I will not retire there. Boring!!! You need to rest, sleep and continue your journey!!! Actually where are you now. I believed that this video is a day or 2 days before?? By the way, I liked your swearing.
Wow, you took the road through the maze around the old port! I did it once, too. My days driving in Alexandria taugh me that the shortest route is not the fastest or easiest. Google maps missed both the desert road and a whole highway along the south lake to bypass this mess. I remember going the opposite way just to start from Carrefour and join that highway that ends in the northern coastal road.
Yeah it seems like everyone who is familiar with Alexandria is telling me I fucked up 😅 Live and learn! I guess I know for any future trips if I try to do something similar again 😆 Google Maps likes to mess around, I think. Because this is NOT the first time I have seen some terrible suggestions from Google (especially in Egypt). In Cairo where I am more familiar with certain areas, I sometimes ignore Google's directions, because I know a road goes through that they are not showing as an option.
@@Gventures look at the silver lining. This is what what makes your adventures so real and interesting. Let's call this one a guide for how not to do it. I would've recommended the beach but you planned the trip in winter, unless you don't mind the slight cold.
@@MustafaAdelAli Oh yeah for sure, I'm not complaining. I mean, I was complaining in the video of course, because it was in the moment and I was tired 😆But I appreciate every experience I have, the good and the bad. All of my mistakes (minor and major) in my life have taught me something, and I can move forward with that knowledge. About the beach, I still plan to visit it (in Marsa Matruh), but not to swim, just to look at it. I love the sea, no matter the time of year and whether I'm swimming or not. I know the north coast of Egypt is more of a summertime destination, but since I didn't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa in the summer, I chose this time of year (I always do for my motorcycle rides). I'm happy about that choice though, it will show me these cities in a different light, and I can always take the bus and visit in the summer like everyone else at another time. This trip is amazing so far (even including this difficult day 😅) and I'm really excited for the road ahead. Thanks Mustafa! 🙏
You took the wrong road from you hotel and and you want to the north coast on the wrong time The north coast is a summer destination but I’m sure you will enjoy it Have fun
The entire north coast of Egypt is a summertime destination, I know that. But I am on a roadtrip to Siwa, and I don't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa (or even just go to Siwa) in the summer. That is why I am driving now, in the winter season. I am not a local, I am following Google Maps, that is why I took the road I did. There isn't really another option for me, as a solo traveler on motorcycle. And that is okay. It's a part of the journey
The North Coast is the whole strip from idk 20 km after Alexandria/Agamy up to before Marsa Matrouh. Some places are good, some places are bad. But the entire time you were just in Alexandria and not on the North Coast yet.
Yeah I found that out later 🤣 But there is a specific area called "The North Coast," I've heard this from dozens of Egyptians. It is just north of Alexandria, not far. I'm in Marsa Matruh now.
@@Gventures Yeah, sorry I'm late with the videos, lol. Yeah, what you mean is probably the "compounds/resorts" such as Marassi, Hacienda, etc.. where the very rich go. But anyways there is nothing going on there right now it's winter. People go to the North Coast in summer, mainly July and August. But the North Coast is very varied. There are many other areas that are more chill, relax, calm, more affordable, more traditional, etc.. There's literally everything, from parties, alcohol and bikinis to mosques and niqabs. Edit: Also have a safe travel, can't wait to see how SIwa looks like. I've never been there and really want to.
Another great video GG, we were supposed to be in Egypt this week, with our 3 teens, unfortunately our daughter became ill a few weeks go so 2 days before flying out from Aus the specialist said she could not travel overseas. We are all gutted (her dream to see the GEM). Once she is well we will try again! Your videos keep it real for me, and yeah, always a time and place for the F word esp in that gnarly traffic! ❤
Oh mate, that SUCKS!!! So sorry to hear about your daughter getting sick, that's some really shitty timing! But it is what it is, just gotta deal with it and plan for the future. Glad to know I can keep giving you slices of Egyptian crazy cake until you're able to make it out here and have a slice of chaos for yourself 😅 I love this country so much, and the traffic certainly keeps me on my toes 😄
@ yeah GG, but I’ll keep watching because we will get there 2025! I feel even more confident knowing so much and you’re inspiring us to look forward to that. We will get her well and be firing to go, the dream will happen I’m sure of it. Besides, we have to find all these amazing food places you keep showing us 🌻
I am so suprised that leaving Alexandria is so difficult... Very long drive... Please make a quick tour of Alamain, I am very courious about it. It seems to be modern now
Who can complain on this? I only watched ca 13 min in and think it's so great to see this, even on a "bad day" (wrong way and all), but still, if I didn't I would stop and watch something else.. Rock on, G! 🥰
@@Gventures Here is a big swedish rock group from the 90s and their first hit "Drive dead slow"..Perhaps maybe that slow, but take care out there.. 😁ua-cam.com/video/Z4tJb3NKGAA/v-deo.htmlsi=BDnwYq-xNpvVykhO
You made it! I was a little worried for a while there. It seems like whenever you get near your destination, I see more of the color green. L O L what a nice relaxing place though. I could sleep for days by the pool. You definitely earned some rest! What did you get at McDonald’s?
I made it! 🙇♀️ That was a ROUGH ride. Mainly due to my own bad life choices of staying up all night 😅 But thank God I made it. At McDonald's....I honestly can't remember 🤣 A tiny crappy burger and some fries and a little drink, I know that. Maybe I ordered a kids meal, who knows anymore 🤣 But it did give me enough fake energy to limp into Alamein. I really need the rest
@ I know you’ve carried cat food in the past, but maybe save some fries in your pocket for those people who give you trouble at various gate crossings. Most people can’t resist fries. L O L. Glad you got there safely. Peace and quiet and relaxation are priceless things. I hope you find some decent food there too! Happy hump day.
Oh, well, I didn't even remember the name of where I was heading, I just had something saved on Google Maps, I was half dead driving trying to just arrive so I could fall on the ground and sleep 🤣
OMG Gigi why did you take that route 🤦♂️ Use Waze it works way better! I see you didn’t notice the big sign saying Port Of Alexandria 😅 I love your videos we sit here and watch you swear and laugh 😂😂😂😂
No I didn't see the sign until later when I was editing the video. I was too busy driving and noticing the police 😅 I haven't used Waze because I'm used to Google maps and have many things saved on Google maps that I want to visit, and also because I have very little storage on my phone to download any more apps. But uh...maybe I should delete some apps to make room for Waze. I know you or someone else has mentioned the app in the past, but I still haven't tried it out. Oops 🤣
Heheh, so many roads and streets don't have signage in Egypt. And half the time if they do, it's just in Arabic, which I can read but it takes forever so I definitely can't do it while riding. But yeah, it would be helpful 😅
Exiting Alexandria is not fun when using Google maps. It'll send you to Port of Alexandria. That's why they won't let you in. This is the only entrance and exit. Someone in Google playing a location game with egypt. Many places are missed up in egypt on Google maps.
lol, you were trying to get into the port of Alexandria that’s when the police stopped you in the outer gate, you can save yourself the hustle of going thru local streets from where you were staying there is other way thru suiz canal tunnel to the high way in 10 minutes or less
Table salt from THAT lake?! Ach....makes me want to stop eating salt. With the smell in the air of chemicals and all those factories around. Not good. Salt from Siwa or something, that is fine. But not that lake.
@@Gventures - Me too, Gisselle!! I think Jennifer hit the nail on the head - great comment! I love your swearing because it's harmless, and it always makes me laugh!! 😀
Yeah everyone has said that now. But isn't it obvious why I went though this road? Obviously, because I am not a local. Obviously, because I was following Google Maps. But that's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually
Iam from Alexandria...if i saw you gisselle i would really help you to reach your destination easily and save your time and fuel...But i ask you to go through El-agamy when you come back
Well, I've already left now. I'm able to go where I need to of course, but obviously it may not be the most direct route since I'm not from around here. On my way back I think I'm just gonna ride straight through, I will probably be pretty tired.
My goodness, Gisselle, this was such a tiring day for you. I'm guessing that after your night's stay at the hotel, you didn't/won't remember much about the drive!! 😂 Anyway at least the hotel looked nice, and very reasonably priced even though it's not really your cup of tea!! I loved the doggie(s) who welcomed you there at 44:44 - so sweet!! Back along the way, I liked the older man and his pal who did their best to help you. At least they tried more than the younger guy at 25:56 who just kept walking!! I laughed when you pulled away as these guys were still watching out for you from the side of the road at 28:33 !! I was trying to follow you on my FlightRadar24 app (yes, I'm a bit of a plane geek!), and I even saw Marina 2 where you were staying. This whole area has built up so much since I was there around 30 years ago. Much luck on the next part of your trip through El Alamein and on to Marsa Matruh. Another great video, Gisselle, made in the face of adversity!! 😆 😊
So, so tiring! I think I was a little cocky the night before and thought "Ah, it's just a two hour drive, I'll be fine!" Guess again! 🤦♀️ Never will I underestimate a short drive again (nor will I drive with no sleep 😅). Thanks to my channel and constantly recording, whether my memory is hazy or not, it's now saved forever (maybe that's a good thing, maybe that's a bad thing, but whatever the case, it's here forever now 🤣). It was very good to arrive to the hotel, I was so dead. I even laid down on the floor while the guy checked me in (he got flustered when I did that and said "no no the manager is right there!" 😆 I said "So what? I'm the guest!" But I dragged myself to my feet again until I got shown to my "room." 😅 The little pup was a good welcome though, and he seems to be having a good life out there. The gentleman who pointed me in the right direction was very sweet, and patient. Despite the language barrier and me blabbering nonsense, he did his best to understand what the hell I was saying (I barely knew what I was saying myself) and sent me in the right direction. It was cute they were watching to make sure I went the right way too. I'm lucky to meet people who are willing to help me and put up with my bs 😅 Oh FlightRadar24! By boyfriend uses that to check the flights or any delays of incoming tourists that are arriving so he can know when to go to the airport to pick them up (he occasionally does pick-ups). This leg of the journey wasn't so easy, but Marsa Matruh will be great. I've been most excited to get far away from Cairo and into unknown regions, to places I haven't been where the vibes are different. Have you ever been to Marsa Matruh before?
@@Gventures - I am honoured by your extensive response to my initial comment, Gisselle! I am sure that all your subscribers appreciate and indeed delight in the interest you show in their comments, and I am no exception! I wish we could get your subscriber numbers growing more rapidly! The numbers are good already, but I feel that you are one of the best contributors (if not *the* best) on UA-cam, and deserve a much greater response!! You work so hard to please your audience with your undoubted production skills, along with your super personal charm and genuine respect, and of course your great sense of humour! Omg, this now sounds as though I am writing a personal CV for you, but you know it's really well meant!! 😂 Yeah, FlightRadar24 is a great app both for aircraft enthusiasts around the world, and for those who need to know accurate arrival times etc., like those in the travel industry as you say. Actually no, I haven't been to Marsa Matruh, but I'm pretty sure that, like most Mediterranean resorts, it has a lot to offer. Looking forward to your initial reaction to the town. 😄
@@mtm4a Ahaha, oh stop, you're flattering me 😅 I like what I do, and I'm very lucky and happy to see people are enjoying it ❤ I'm excited to experience and share my experiences of Marsa Matruh as well. I love visiting new places, and especially far removed ones that are not often visited, they tend to be my favorite. Excited for Matruh and Siwa, yalla!!!!
I dont mind the salty language, Im guilty of it. So funny all the beeping horns. Here if there’s a horn, you could get shot. Besides eating all that delicious food you show, I can’t wait to beep my horn constantly lol. Thanks for another interesting video. ❤😊😻
18:31 I am curious to see it and I thank you for going, but like what you're saying, it doesn't sound like my kind of place. (I'm a low rents sort of person with a cheap fixer upper house and a derelict plane in the yard.)
Yeah me too. I don't even like expensive places, they are always so boring and seem to be filled with stuffy, snobby people. Love local vibes, packed markets and busy streets filled with culture and history and LIFE
Yeah everyone has said that now. That's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually
matrouh is way more simpler and cheaper also best water... but it's a bit far.. marina is great & quite one of the oldest areas there... my advice you can't film alamien and travel to matrouh one shot it would be too hard for ya, sorry for late comment though! good luck 😇
Don't worry, I've already rearranged my plans according to what I felt like and what I think was best for my energy levels / state of mind / enjoyment. Thanks though ☺️🙏
@@Gventures one more thing you gotta visit ageeba rock* and take a coffee on the caffee on top , you don't have to get down to the beach it's very small anyway ...think about it 💕
@@Gventures cleanest water and beaches on the way, new road named new Kornish, you can hangout abit there on the kornish, yeah it's about 1 hour trip from center, if you got time after filming the city it's not small not big... also if into some great shrimp go to Magdy in the market, not fancy but very decent quality & prices are very good...
@@lou007 Yeah someone has already recommended that to me and I plan to go to Magdy, thanks! We'll see about Ageeba though. It's a drive to Marsa Matruh, then a little while in Matruh before driving to Siwa....but I appreciate all the recommendations 🙏
@@amirkhairy14 Ahaha, well now I know, I guess. If I ever try to do what I'm doing again 😅 But really I just follow Google Maps because I don't know where anything is in this part of the country
Well, I gotta follow something! I don't know the area so I have to follow Google Maps to get to my next destination. But yeah, good recommendation to not ALWAYS follow GPS. One time when I was riding around in Aswan, Google told me to drive off a cliff to get to the road below. I will never forget that, because I was talking to Google Maps like it was my stupid but real travel companion. "You want me to drive off the cliff Google? Oh yeah that's a great idea, let's go see if our motorcycle can fly!" 🤣
Unfortunately, you used the worst way to go out of Alexandria to head to the north coast .. this road was replaced by a very nice one decades ago. You simply rode through the very old Alexandria and industrial area
No, I'm staying in "Alamein" according to Google Maps (and hooking.com) but it's way out, clearly not in the city center, wherever that is. I'll explore later once I've regained my strength
Please, after visiting Marsa-Matrouh and El-Alamin, do not try to cross the border to Libya. It is worse than Egypt 10 times as far as I know 😆 Keep up the good work.
Uh, going to Libya is not that easy, the visa is very hard to get. My final destination is Siwa, which I already mentioned at the beginning of the road trip in Cairo. So you don't gotta worry about me trying to go to Libya. Border crossings with a motorcycle aren't just as easy as crossing. You need permits and permissions. And like I said, the visa is hard to get anyways
@Gventures by the way, the policeman in Alexandria stopped you from entering the Meena because it is like a port... Meena in Arabic means port. They have high security to prevent people from smuggling stuff. Ships come from all over the world to this port. They were even mirroring down vehicles. They may even have battleships there, too 😆
@MoonKnight_Jake thanks, yeah a few people have mentioned that now. I only knew the name Mina before today. Now I know it also means port 😅 This is how I've learned so many new words, real life situations where I didn't know it but should have. Live and learn 😁
Rough road trip, I think you wasted too much time to leave Alexandria, when I go from Alex. To NC. I just stick with the cornice road till I reach Al Ajami then follow the road of North coast, something google maps is not accurate
Haha, nah, it's okay. If you noticed, I had some riding gloves in the beginning of this journey when I started in Cairo, but I hated them, so I left them in Alexandria, I was never going to wear them. I don't even wear my helmet sometimes 😅 I know, stupid. But if I die, I die. My life 😅
@@Gventures OK Your choice. Speaking for myself, having come off several times, you need gloves! When you are flying through the air, your hands hit the deck first, every time, believe me ! Stay safe! xx
@@hondablack1 Yeah. I think if I am flying through the air I will probably just be dead here though 😅 I crashed my bike last year in October and had to get stitches, I wasn't even wearing my helmet then. I guess I don't learn 🤷♀ But I appreciate your concern. I did go out and buy gloves right before this trip, but I hated them and ditched them pretty quickly (on the ride to Alexandria from Cairo). You stay safe too 🙏🙏
@@hondablack1 Lol oh I definitely believe that. I bought some crappy ones on "discount" (still expensive!) at Harley Davidson and I now know to NEVER buy crappy, stiff gloves again.
I think you had the wrong road , you could use the highway , it is far better than this road . The police didn’t allow to go inside because it is Alexandria port you need to have permission to go inside and if the let inside the port you will not go anywhere , Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city , I feel sorry for your hard time .
"Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city." Maybe you weren't paying attention, but I didn't even sleep? Of course I didn't study the road. And I was trying to pass through the North Coast first, perhaps that is the reason I was given the route I was. Who knows. I am using Google Maps mate, not an old paper map, this isn't the 90's.
I am wondering what you wrote to GPS 😂 because from minute one I said noooooooooooooooo where are you going that is not the right road ........ Egypt now is all about bridges 🌉 you go through city instead of go from out side . You need some one know the road and bridges. Mena is a governmental port for big ships of goods and products exchange so you can't go there without approvment. North cost is soooooo long consist of many resorts and villages one of them marina which you went. New allamin still far from marina , that is not new allamin. Sea in north cost most beautiful water ever but you need know where you go . I wished you had better experience may be next time.
I wrote North Coast into GPS. GPS just sucks. I don't need someone to show me, that's just a part of traveling somewhere you are unfamiliar with, you don't always take the best route. Which is fine. I was trying to DRIVE through the North Coast, not stay there. I booked a place that SAID it was in Alamein. It's clearly on the outskirts, so you can blame booking for that. Anyways, it's all fine, I didn't even want to come to Alamein, I am just passing through. Travel is not always perfect and that is totally okay
@Gventures I really wish you do it again . North cost is a magical place and ideal for summer vacation( I live only for that week 😀). Go there for relaxing and having fun. But first you have to make a good research about what you need, a quite place just sea and white sands and nice price( good sahal 👌) or place full of parties and activities and highly expensive prices ( evil sahal👿 ). I hope you tried again before good sahal disappeared
I gotta tell ya, you are doing such a great job and I keep watching all your videos. I live in California but I was born in Maadi. I immigrated to the USA 20 years ago, and you showed me more than I can ever imagine from the comfort of my bedroom. Thank you, sweetie.
Oh my goodness I hope you got your rest, thhank you so much fr filming and letting us see!
Haha, thanks WiggyPineda! It was certainly a day 😆 I definitely got my rest in though, feeling much better
Love your videos Gigi, you are ace on that bike for sure! Get some well deserved rest and see you soon 🩷
Thank you Tigers_Eye_Lady! ❤️
Thanks! Good lord, it seems hectic around those tracks. You always have great videos.
Lol, yes those tracks are an absolute nightmare, I hate them! 🤣 And thank you AGAIN mpggog!!! You're really covering a lot of meals and and other stuff on this trip for me 😁🙏❤️
honestly you got a point here! 😂😂😂 swear all the way you want, at the end of the day you made an achievement 🔥💪
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Gisele straight lace people politely tho innit!!! 😅🏍⚡️Ace video as usual.....❣️💙 @Gventures
15:20 "meena" means Port in arabic
he was saying you're not allowed go this way because it's the Port (Alexandria Port)
Ohhhhh. Thanks for the translation 🙏
@@Gventures
41:49 by the way, this delivery driver was asking you where is hotel plaza.
Isn't this the same hotel you were going to?😄
@A-h.m.e-d I have no idea 😅 The whole area was some weird compound, and I hadn't slept, I barely even knew my own name at this moment 😆
@@Gventures
yes, Marina is mostly private compounds and hotels for upper class
stuff is very expensive there especially in the summer
Matrouh is a lot more affordable for middle class people
plus, it has a lot of free beaches
lately since the summers became a lot hotter, Matrouh has become the go to place for ordinary Egyptians
you should visit New Alamein
what's fascinating about it is that 5 years ago it didn't even exist, was a complete desert
the whole area was a huge minefield since WW2, it had to be cleaned before the construction started in 2018
the germans, british and italians didn't take their mines with them when the war ended
you can find El Alamein War Cemetery there
it contains the graves of the soldiers who fought in The Battle of El Alamein (Allies, germans and italians)
you can also find El Alamein War Museum there
sorry for the long post
@@A-h.m.e-d Don't be sorry. But yeah I know about the museum, and I know it's a new city. I'm too tired to visit any of that though. I may do a driving tour very quickly, but that's probably all I will do. I really only stopped here because Egyptians on the channel 8 months ago kept telling me I needed to visit New Alamein. I personally have no interest to 😅 I am excited for Marsa Matruh though. From what I know about Matruh, it's much more to my taste
Thanks for the ride - it was amusing! Especially as you were so wiped out and a tad grumpy from time to time, which made me laugh. And you upset the ‘no swearing’ brigade - ha ha! You’re funny!
🤣 Yeah I wasn't in the brightest mood this day, the sass came out 😅
Hhhhhh😂😂😂😂 your GPS guided you to Alexandria port , it was so funny ,,,, you have a nice videos keep it going and thanks for sharing
Thank you 😄🙏
@@Gventures you’re welcome 🙏🙏🙏, next time try to use google translator north coast ( ساحل شمالي ) ( sahel shamaly )try to pronounce it at English letters and the people will understand you well
@@islammohamed256 I actually know how to say the north coast in Arabic (I wrote that in the video too), I was just tired because I didn't sleep the night before so my brain wasn't working well
@@Gventures oh ok , thank you for the nice video
I enjoy watching your adventures in Egypt and would love to visit this country.
You should, it's amazing ❤️
Good job on a motorbike driving such long distances I live in Egypt but never have been to such places thanks for taking me there through the lens of your camera
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Yes❤new video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💃
Gigi you we’re entering one of the gate to the port of Alexandria.
Gigi ... in any case, sleeping or awake we LOVE you ❤🌸🙏
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Hi Gigi... safety first!! you are a brave woman, take care and get some rest!
The river with various colors is somewhat intriguing...
That's a word for it 😅
Glad you made it to your location safe. 🤗
Me too 😅
I love your advenures Gigi and I'm really looking forward to your tour of Marsa Matrua. You can relax in the Egyptian Maldieves and relive any stress.
Much love and light to you and Ankh you for the videos
I see what you did there 😅
Thank you very much 🙏
14:19 Currently sanding on an upside down surface and HATING life while listening to your vlog. Not even watching. Your swearing and suffering at the moment makes me feel not alone hahaha. Rock on sister!👊🏻😎😂
🤣 Thanks man. Upside down surface, that doesn't sound like fun 🤬 But your comment made me laugh...good luck 😅
Haha you took the worst rout possible out of Alexandria! Its usually pretty easy way out from the Cairo-Alexandria road (Tarik Sahrawy) then you follow to the new north coast highway all the way to Matrouh. I must say the policeman at the security gate of the Alexandria harbour was really good with you. He was being helpful trying to explain to you but only the language was a barrier! You are very adventurous for a non-Egyptian to travel like you do in Egypt. Good luck!
You are the coolest person ❤😅😂
I like the old man he says God bless you ❤
Me too. They were very kind and helpful, even with the total language barrier
Alamein is beautiful. I haven’t been there but through the videos I watch.
I can't wait to see Marsa Matruh! It looks like it has a beautiful large rock and crystal blue clear waters. A great destination for a summer beach trip.
Yeah it's very popular during the summer. I plan to visit again sometime in the summer, maybe I will go with friends or my boyfriend by bus. But I didn't want to ride to Siwa in the summer, or any long distance on my motorcycle for that matter in summer 😅 It will still be fun to see it during the off season though, I am very excited for Marsa Matruh! Not so much Alamein 😅
@Gventures that sounds great, I too will try to spend a few days there to do the relaxing nature/beach and swimming holiday experience then take the bus to do the busier city vibe experience in Alexandria and go to my favourite restaurants again. That blueberry cinnamon bun is waiting for me at Delice Patteserie!
@@waterbearer4627 Ah, Delices ❤ Sounds like a good plan, I would probably do something similar. Smaller city beach vibes in Matruh, then big port city food, culture and night life in Alexandria 👍
@@Gventures Hi, you will enjoy Marsa Matruh,
8 years ago I stayed in St.Joseph Summer House there and it is indeed a lovely place,
during the summer months it is always fully booked and you have to reserve a room maybe 3 or 4 months in advance, but I guess you might find a room there at this time.
Here is a short video which was shot there if you would like to have a look. Good luck and enjoy the trip. ua-cam.com/video/FLWDEbdnrpg/v-deo.html
What a ride, you need a well deserved rest.
Take care🥰
Thanks Antonella! 🙏
The dog so cute 🐕❤
Yeah he was a little baby 😄🥰
Great vlog, showing the reality of true travelers, astonishing moto ride a pro 👏🏼
Keep it up boss 🫵🏻
😅 Thank you 🙏
What is the max speed you do on highways?
Around 120
Last time i was in Alexandria in 2003 , after the military coup in Egypt the government intentionally destroyed the city, it became just slums, it used to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Alexandria is still beautiful. If the last time you were there was over 20 years ago, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on how it is now
@@Gventures
Lol, I commenting based on your footage, I’m a native Alexandrian and it’s sad to see my city deteriorating like this ,it didn’t look like that 20 years ago, I wish you can talk to native Alexandrian , you’ll probably learn more about how the city changed, btw since you’re heading to elalamain you should visit siwa oasis it’s one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, cheers.
@@texasdude1 Hmm. I have spoken to native Alexandrians, nobody has ever said anything like that to me before. I've read of its magnificence in the ancient past, but never have I heard of it being one of the most beautiful cities in the world just 20 years ago and now it's slums. Never heard a native Alexandrian say that. Anyways, I guess you don't follow the channel, or you would know I am heading to Siwa. I'm on a road trip from Cairo to Siwa (been to Siwa before, but never by bike).
@إنجلترامنالداخل
She’s American, they have freedom of speech.
Get some rest ! That was wild !
Thank you! It sure was 😅
You poor thing. I'm glad you got to your hotel ok. The commentary was exquisite!😂 you made me laugh. From the road to the tracks to the traffic to the stops all the way home. Delirious and hilarious. North Coast il saahil il shammaly!! Do your homework girl. Am looking forward to the next one. Thank you for the wonderful video. Stay safe!!
Read the subtitles man! I wrote that I know how to say the North Coast in Arabic, but my lack of sleep was not enabling me to think straight, let alone in Arabic! I did my damn homework, it just went out the window that day. 🤣😭 You can even hear the smile on my face in my voice as I am talking to the older man, I knew he wasn't understanding "The North Coast" but I couldn't remember how to say it in Arabic.
Anyways, glad you enjoyed the ride, at least someone did, even if it sure as hell wasn't me! 🤣 Can't wait to get outta Alamein 😆
@Gventures lol lol sorry, I missed it. Good luck getting k out of there. I'm wondering if the pool is warm? Or there's a hot tub? The room looked very nice and for $20 that's really good!! Makes sense that it's empty save any foreigners of course. By December all the Egyptians have taken their summer vacations. It's nice when the town isn't too crowded for sure. Was it kofta for dinner?
Alex is a hard place to drive, Cairo is so much calmer.
Have a safe trip to Alahan , we work at El Dabaa and sometimes go to Alamein for chill and coffee.
Lol what?! I completely disagree with that, Cairo is not calmer than Alexandria. Cairo is much larger than Alexandria and the streets are hectic. I've been living and driving in Cairo for 3 years and it's a mess. Honestly, I don't even like to compare things like that, but since you did, I must say, I disagree. But Alexandria is also busy, and driving on the tram tracks suck. I will say that.
Anyways, thank you for the will wishes on the trip, I love exploring Egypt on motorcycle! This is my 4th road trip here, and I'm very happy to be on the road again 😁
I like when you swear, please carry on 😂
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Holy, you are so brave to drive between trucks and buses through the narrow spaces. Really bad road with holes and cracks.
Yep yep I love Alexandria but some of these roads (ESPECIALLY THE CURSED TRAM TRACKS) are not my favorite
@Gventures I am watching your video further. You arrived Alamin. A cute puppy...
This place has nothing there. I will not retire there. Boring!!!
You need to rest, sleep and continue your journey!!!
Actually where are you now. I believed that this video is a day or 2 days before??
By the way, I liked your swearing.
@@nancylee9635 Yes I made it, thank God. The dog was cute, but there certainly is nothing out here. Not a fan. But since I need rest, doesn't matter 😅
Welcome to Egypt ❤
Wow, you took the road through the maze around the old port! I did it once, too. My days driving in Alexandria taugh me that the shortest route is not the fastest or easiest. Google maps missed both the desert road and a whole highway along the south lake to bypass this mess. I remember going the opposite way just to start from Carrefour and join that highway that ends in the northern coastal road.
Yeah it seems like everyone who is familiar with Alexandria is telling me I fucked up 😅 Live and learn! I guess I know for any future trips if I try to do something similar again 😆 Google Maps likes to mess around, I think. Because this is NOT the first time I have seen some terrible suggestions from Google (especially in Egypt). In Cairo where I am more familiar with certain areas, I sometimes ignore Google's directions, because I know a road goes through that they are not showing as an option.
@@Gventures look at the silver lining. This is what what makes your adventures so real and interesting. Let's call this one a guide for how not to do it. I would've recommended the beach but you planned the trip in winter, unless you don't mind the slight cold.
@@MustafaAdelAli Oh yeah for sure, I'm not complaining. I mean, I was complaining in the video of course, because it was in the moment and I was tired 😆But I appreciate every experience I have, the good and the bad. All of my mistakes (minor and major) in my life have taught me something, and I can move forward with that knowledge.
About the beach, I still plan to visit it (in Marsa Matruh), but not to swim, just to look at it. I love the sea, no matter the time of year and whether I'm swimming or not. I know the north coast of Egypt is more of a summertime destination, but since I didn't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa in the summer, I chose this time of year (I always do for my motorcycle rides). I'm happy about that choice though, it will show me these cities in a different light, and I can always take the bus and visit in the summer like everyone else at another time. This trip is amazing so far (even including this difficult day 😅) and I'm really excited for the road ahead. Thanks Mustafa! 🙏
You took the wrong road from you hotel and and you want to the north coast on the wrong time
The north coast is a summer destination but I’m sure you will enjoy it
Have fun
The entire north coast of Egypt is a summertime destination, I know that. But I am on a roadtrip to Siwa, and I don't want to drive my motorcycle to Siwa (or even just go to Siwa) in the summer. That is why I am driving now, in the winter season.
I am not a local, I am following Google Maps, that is why I took the road I did. There isn't really another option for me, as a solo traveler on motorcycle. And that is okay. It's a part of the journey
I think that was an oil refinery you passed ..probably was the smell
So toxic
I hope all gets well Gventures!
The North Coast is the whole strip from idk 20 km after Alexandria/Agamy up to before Marsa Matrouh.
Some places are good, some places are bad.
But the entire time you were just in Alexandria and not on the North Coast yet.
Yeah I found that out later 🤣 But there is a specific area called "The North Coast," I've heard this from dozens of Egyptians. It is just north of Alexandria, not far. I'm in Marsa Matruh now.
@@Gventures Yeah, sorry I'm late with the videos, lol.
Yeah, what you mean is probably the "compounds/resorts" such as Marassi, Hacienda, etc.. where the very rich go. But anyways there is nothing going on there right now it's winter. People go to the North Coast in summer, mainly July and August.
But the North Coast is very varied. There are many other areas that are more chill, relax, calm, more affordable, more traditional, etc.. There's literally everything, from parties, alcohol and bikinis to mosques and niqabs.
Edit: Also have a safe travel, can't wait to see how SIwa looks like. I've never been there and really want to.
Is there any hostels between Alexandria and Al-amin?
Hostels? I highly doubt it.
I was swearing along with you! Damn, getting out of Alexandria and on the right road was like the worst driver’s ed film ever! Happy dreams!
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WHAT IS THES ROAD IAM FROM ALX AND IT IS THE FIRST TIME TO SEE THES ROAD TO NORTH COST. NO ONE USE THES ROAD ANY MORE . HARD WORK KEEP GOING ❤
Safe travels
Another great video GG, we were supposed to be in Egypt this week, with our 3 teens, unfortunately our daughter became ill a few weeks go so 2 days before flying out from Aus the specialist said she could not travel overseas. We are all gutted (her dream to see the GEM). Once she is well we will try again! Your videos keep it real for me, and yeah, always a time and place for the F word esp in that gnarly traffic! ❤
Oh mate, that SUCKS!!! So sorry to hear about your daughter getting sick, that's some really shitty timing! But it is what it is, just gotta deal with it and plan for the future. Glad to know I can keep giving you slices of Egyptian crazy cake until you're able to make it out here and have a slice of chaos for yourself 😅 I love this country so much, and the traffic certainly keeps me on my toes 😄
@ yeah GG, but I’ll keep watching because we will get there 2025! I feel even more confident knowing so much and you’re inspiring us to look forward to that. We will get her well and be firing to go, the dream will happen I’m sure of it. Besides, we have to find all these amazing food places you keep showing us 🌻
@@Sim-n5h Hehe, that's awesome, love the attitude. Onward, forward! 😎
I am so suprised that leaving Alexandria is so difficult... Very long drive... Please make a quick tour of Alamain, I am very courious about it. It seems to be modern now
Well, if you're not a local than it's difficult. Google Maps is to blame 😅 I will do my best to capture a wee bit of Alamein, promise!
Who can complain on this? I only watched ca 13 min in and think it's so great to see this, even on a "bad day" (wrong way and all), but still, if I didn't I would stop and watch something else.. Rock on, G! 🥰
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@Gventures Here is a big swedish rock group from the 90s and their first hit "Drive dead slow"..Perhaps maybe that slow, but take care out there.. 😁ua-cam.com/video/Z4tJb3NKGAA/v-deo.htmlsi=BDnwYq-xNpvVykhO
Thanks for the video, I must have missed it but why didnt you sleep the night before? Hope you had some good rest since
I just stayed up all night hanging out with people. Big mistake 😆 But thanks I've definitely rested a lot since arriving to Alamein 🙏
You made it! I was a little worried for a while there. It seems like whenever you get near your destination, I see more of the color green. L O L what a nice relaxing place though. I could sleep for days by the pool. You definitely earned some rest! What did you get at McDonald’s?
I made it! 🙇♀️ That was a ROUGH ride. Mainly due to my own bad life choices of staying up all night 😅 But thank God I made it. At McDonald's....I honestly can't remember 🤣 A tiny crappy burger and some fries and a little drink, I know that. Maybe I ordered a kids meal, who knows anymore 🤣 But it did give me enough fake energy to limp into Alamein. I really need the rest
@ I know you’ve carried cat food in the past, but maybe save some fries in your pocket for those people who give you trouble at various gate crossings. Most people can’t resist fries. L O L.
Glad you got there safely. Peace and quiet and relaxation are priceless things. I hope you find some decent food there too! Happy hump day.
@@BobBaader Lol. Thanks Bob. Have a good rest of your week too 😄
Gigi you took rong road to north coast you should take the high waY beside alex library
Yes I know people have been telling me in the comments, thank you
It was the entry to the harbor where you were not allowed to enter
Yeah I'm discovering that through the comments 😅 Thank you
What do you do for living?
I have 2 jobs. I teach English and make UA-cam videos
ma salama to you also have a nice sleep 😴😴
Fearless moto rider .... 37:30 is desiccation of seawater for salt GR-EG
Sleepless moto driver 😅🤦🏻♀️💀
أتمنى لك السلامة وبالتوفيق
🙏 شكرا
The Delivery guy wanted directions for Plaza Hotel the same place you were heading to :D
Oh, well, I didn't even remember the name of where I was heading, I just had something saved on Google Maps, I was half dead driving trying to just arrive so I could fall on the ground and sleep 🤣
OMG Gigi why did you take that route 🤦♂️
Use Waze it works way better!
I see you didn’t notice the big sign saying Port Of Alexandria 😅
I love your videos we sit here and watch you swear and laugh 😂😂😂😂
No I didn't see the sign until later when I was editing the video. I was too busy driving and noticing the police 😅 I haven't used Waze because I'm used to Google maps and have many things saved on Google maps that I want to visit, and also because I have very little storage on my phone to download any more apps. But uh...maybe I should delete some apps to make room for Waze. I know you or someone else has mentioned the app in the past, but I still haven't tried it out. Oops 🤣
Google sucks even here in America, I used Waze in Egypt many times and it works well even is siwa
Looks like more route signs needed along these roads.. 🙂
Heheh, so many roads and streets don't have signage in Egypt. And half the time if they do, it's just in Arabic, which I can read but it takes forever so I definitely can't do it while riding. But yeah, it would be helpful 😅
@@Gventures 🙂
Exiting Alexandria is not fun when using Google maps. It'll send you to Port of Alexandria. That's why they won't let you in. This is the only entrance and exit. Someone in Google playing a location game with egypt. Many places are missed up in egypt on Google maps.
I've noticed! Well thanks for letting me know where Google Maps led me 🤣 Total mess
Google maps is messed up in the USA too
lol, you were trying to get into the port of Alexandria that’s when the police stopped you in the outer gate, you can save yourself the hustle of going thru local streets from where you were staying there is other way thru suiz canal tunnel to the high way in 10 minutes or less
Yeaahhh so I've been told. Stupid Google Maps 😅🙄
the red color of water ..it s iodine .. it s a salty lake with a lot of iodine....they bring the table salt from this lake
Table salt from THAT lake?! Ach....makes me want to stop eating salt. With the smell in the air of chemicals and all those factories around. Not good. Salt from Siwa or something, that is fine. But not that lake.
14:02 Your swearing is fine. I sound worse when I'm at my sewing machine and you're dealing with more than my sewing machine *ever* dished out.
Lol, this comment made me laugh. Thanks Jennifer
@@Gventures - Me too, Gisselle!! I think Jennifer hit the nail on the head - great comment! I love your swearing because it's harmless, and it always makes me laugh!! 😀
@@mtm4a Thanks William 😅
@@Gventures - Hehe!! More from me later!! 😅
@@mtm4a It's always a pleasure 😁
😂😂😂 wrong road 🤪🤪🤪 google map doesn't work well as you experience by the way i love your videos
Lol yes very wrong road! 🤣 Thanks Mohamed I appreciate it 🙏
Why did you go through this road !!!! We go there through the desert Road
Yeah everyone has said that now. But isn't it obvious why I went though this road? Obviously, because I am not a local. Obviously, because I was following Google Maps. But that's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually
Iam from Alexandria...if i saw you gisselle i would really help you to reach your destination easily and save your time and fuel...But i ask you to go through El-agamy when you come back
Well, I've already left now. I'm able to go where I need to of course, but obviously it may not be the most direct route since I'm not from around here. On my way back I think I'm just gonna ride straight through, I will probably be pretty tired.
@@Gventures No problem gisselle...we love your vlogs
@@Hodhod-M3 Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Why you did not take a high way instate of inter inside the city
GOOGLE MAPS. I literally am complaining about that in the entire video, so I think it would be quite obvious 🤣
I get super fast notifications up here in the North Pole ❤🎉🎉
Heheh, surprising, but great!
From where, I guess there is only one way to go... South!! 😀
My goodness, Gisselle, this was such a tiring day for you. I'm guessing that after your night's stay at the hotel, you didn't/won't remember much about the drive!! 😂
Anyway at least the hotel looked nice, and very reasonably priced even though it's not really your cup of tea!! I loved the doggie(s) who welcomed you there at 44:44 - so sweet!!
Back along the way, I liked the older man and his pal who did their best to help you. At least they tried more than the younger guy at 25:56 who just kept walking!! I laughed when you pulled away as these guys were still watching out for you from the side of the road at 28:33 !!
I was trying to follow you on my FlightRadar24 app (yes, I'm a bit of a plane geek!), and I even saw Marina 2 where you were staying. This whole area has built up so much since I was there around 30 years ago.
Much luck on the next part of your trip through El Alamein and on to Marsa Matruh.
Another great video, Gisselle, made in the face of adversity!! 😆
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So, so tiring! I think I was a little cocky the night before and thought "Ah, it's just a two hour drive, I'll be fine!" Guess again! 🤦♀️ Never will I underestimate a short drive again (nor will I drive with no sleep 😅). Thanks to my channel and constantly recording, whether my memory is hazy or not, it's now saved forever (maybe that's a good thing, maybe that's a bad thing, but whatever the case, it's here forever now 🤣). It was very good to arrive to the hotel, I was so dead. I even laid down on the floor while the guy checked me in (he got flustered when I did that and said "no no the manager is right there!" 😆 I said "So what? I'm the guest!" But I dragged myself to my feet again until I got shown to my "room." 😅 The little pup was a good welcome though, and he seems to be having a good life out there. The gentleman who pointed me in the right direction was very sweet, and patient. Despite the language barrier and me blabbering nonsense, he did his best to understand what the hell I was saying (I barely knew what I was saying myself) and sent me in the right direction. It was cute they were watching to make sure I went the right way too. I'm lucky to meet people who are willing to help me and put up with my bs 😅 Oh FlightRadar24! By boyfriend uses that to check the flights or any delays of incoming tourists that are arriving so he can know when to go to the airport to pick them up (he occasionally does pick-ups). This leg of the journey wasn't so easy, but Marsa Matruh will be great. I've been most excited to get far away from Cairo and into unknown regions, to places I haven't been where the vibes are different. Have you ever been to Marsa Matruh before?
@@Gventures - I am honoured by your extensive response to my initial comment, Gisselle! I am sure that all your subscribers appreciate and indeed delight in the interest you show in their comments, and I am no exception!
I wish we could get your subscriber numbers growing more rapidly! The numbers are good already, but I feel that you are one of the best contributors (if not *the* best) on UA-cam, and deserve a much greater response!!
You work so hard to please your audience with your undoubted production skills, along with your super personal charm and genuine respect, and of course your great sense of humour!
Omg, this now sounds as though I am writing a personal CV for you, but you know it's really well meant!! 😂
Yeah, FlightRadar24 is a great app both for aircraft enthusiasts around the world, and for those who need to know accurate arrival times etc., like those in the travel industry as you say.
Actually no, I haven't been to Marsa Matruh, but I'm pretty sure that, like most Mediterranean resorts, it has a lot to offer. Looking forward to your initial reaction to the town. 😄
@@mtm4a Ahaha, oh stop, you're flattering me 😅 I like what I do, and I'm very lucky and happy to see people are enjoying it ❤
I'm excited to experience and share my experiences of Marsa Matruh as well. I love visiting new places, and especially far removed ones that are not often visited, they tend to be my favorite. Excited for Matruh and Siwa, yalla!!!!
I dont mind the salty language, Im guilty of it. So funny all the beeping horns. Here if there’s a horn, you could get shot. Besides eating all that delicious food you show, I can’t wait to beep my horn constantly lol. Thanks for another interesting video. ❤😊😻
I don’t think you’re in Kansas anymore.. 😂
How can I contact you. I need get your help on my next travel adventure
Oh sorry, I don't plan trips for people, I just make my own trips and record them. Travel UA-camr
You take a wrong way there are another road very good
Yeah everyone has said that now. But as I've told other commenters, I'm not a local so I didn't know that, I am just following Google maps
He said kill me kill me😂😂😂
and he means call them for me i guess 😂😂
What are you talking about? This video is almost an hour, I have no idea what part you are talking about or who said what
39:51 @@Gventures
@@MohamedGomaa-q6g Oh! No I think he was saying "give me, give me" (give my phone to him). But who knows. It did sound like kill me 😅
18:31 I am curious to see it and I thank you for going, but like what you're saying, it doesn't sound like my kind of place. (I'm a low rents sort of person with a cheap fixer upper house and a derelict plane in the yard.)
Yeah me too. I don't even like expensive places, they are always so boring and seem to be filled with stuffy, snobby people. Love local vibes, packed markets and busy streets filled with culture and history and LIFE
Driving in Alexandria is not for the faint hearted😢😮😅
I from Alex if I weren't busy, I would come to help. You started on the wrong road from the very beginning.
Yeah everyone has said that now. That's fine, this is a part of traveling solo on motorcycle. It's a part of the experience and the journey, and I made it to Alamein eventually
matrouh is way more simpler and cheaper also best water... but it's a bit far..
marina is great & quite one of the oldest areas there...
my advice you can't film alamien and travel to matrouh one shot it would be too hard for ya, sorry for late comment though! good luck 😇
Don't worry, I've already rearranged my plans according to what I felt like and what I think was best for my energy levels / state of mind / enjoyment. Thanks though ☺️🙏
@@Gventures one more thing you gotta visit ageeba rock* and take a coffee on the caffee on top , you don't have to get down to the beach it's very small anyway ...think about it 💕
@@lou007 Oooh, if it's in Ageeba beach then I don't know if I will. Not sure if I feel like riding an extra hour and 20 mins to there and back
@@Gventures cleanest water and beaches on the way, new road named new Kornish,
you can hangout abit there on the kornish,
yeah it's about 1 hour trip from center,
if you got time after filming the city it's not small not big...
also if into some great shrimp go to Magdy in the market, not fancy but very decent quality & prices are very good...
@@lou007 Yeah someone has already recommended that to me and I plan to go to Magdy, thanks! We'll see about Ageeba though. It's a drive to Marsa Matruh, then a little while in Matruh before driving to Siwa....but I appreciate all the recommendations 🙏
You did indeed took the worst possible road (specially when you drove in the wrong direction against traffic in the road leading out of the port)
Heheheh
He said it’s a port which requires authorization.
Got it. New word! Meena = port 👍
@@GventuresYes and ميناء in Arabic
@@nagwaaziz Ah okay it's got the hamza. Thanks! 🙏
@@Gventures Welcome 🤗
I love your swearing😅
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you took the wrang way
to el alamin
I was trying to drive through the North Coast first, and was just following the route Google Maps gave me. I said all of that in the video
@@Gventures
you should take the desert road (cairo direction )and after may be 20 km you go right to the borth coast road
@@amirkhairy14 Ahaha, well now I know, I guess. If I ever try to do what I'm doing again 😅 But really I just follow Google Maps because I don't know where anything is in this part of the country
You took the wrong way to reach the north coast road .. I am from Alexandria by the way
Lol I believe you. I was just following Google Maps
The road to Alamein.
🤣 Should have been easy! Turned out to be a shit show 🤣
@Gventures I know life in Egypt is a challenge, but honestly you are a relentless. 🤔
@@samhass5653 😆😅
Strange google maps is taking you through town instead of the highway.
Go figure 🙄🤣 Google Maps in Egypt likes to play 🤪
@@GventuresIt’s the same here in No VA. It takes me to 495 to the 267 Toll Rd when it’s a 5 minute driving. So it’s not just google Egypt.
@@nagwaaziz Fair enough. But I've struggled more with Google maps here than I have in any other country I've traveled to (25+ countries)
@@Gventures Maybe because it’s kind of new in Egypt. For some reason Egypt wasn’t allowing GPSs in Egypt.
the police man told you that is the gate of port of Alexandria >>so you must have permission to enter 😊
never follow the gps in egypt 😅
Well, I gotta follow something! I don't know the area so I have to follow Google Maps to get to my next destination. But yeah, good recommendation to not ALWAYS follow GPS. One time when I was riding around in Aswan, Google told me to drive off a cliff to get to the road below. I will never forget that, because I was talking to Google Maps like it was my stupid but real travel companion. "You want me to drive off the cliff Google? Oh yeah that's a great idea, let's go see if our motorcycle can fly!" 🤣
@@Gventures 🤣🤣
Omg! Gigi you've chosen totally the wrong way to go to north coast 🙆🤦
It's not my fault! 😂 I'm not from Alexandria and I've never been to the North Coast, I was just following stupid Google Maps
@Gventures yea its too stupid and by the way you crossed by El max old lighthouse
@@sherifnassar2729 Ahhh so THAT'S the lighthouse...I didn't realize...
@Gventures Yes, at 31:30 you were just beside the street which leads to the old lighthouse
🎯 Hey , I'm moving to Egypt next month , you available for contact if I have questions ?
If you have any questions you can message me on my FB page: Gventures
@Gventures Thanks
What are you gotta hangover Girl up all night partying🎉
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Unfortunately, you used the worst way to go out of Alexandria to head to the north coast .. this road was replaced by a very nice one decades ago.
You simply rode through the very old Alexandria and industrial area
Yeah, it's the route Google Maps gave me, so that's where I went 🤣
Alamein has skyscrapers right on the Mediterranean Sea. This doesn’t look like what I see on videos.
No, I'm staying in "Alamein" according to Google Maps (and hooking.com) but it's way out, clearly not in the city center, wherever that is. I'll explore later once I've regained my strength
Please, after visiting Marsa-Matrouh and El-Alamin, do not try to cross the border to Libya. It is worse than Egypt 10 times as far as I know 😆 Keep up the good work.
Uh, going to Libya is not that easy, the visa is very hard to get. My final destination is Siwa, which I already mentioned at the beginning of the road trip in Cairo. So you don't gotta worry about me trying to go to Libya. Border crossings with a motorcycle aren't just as easy as crossing. You need permits and permissions. And like I said, the visa is hard to get anyways
@Gventures by the way, the policeman in Alexandria stopped you from entering the Meena because it is like a port... Meena in Arabic means port. They have high security to prevent people from smuggling stuff. Ships come from all over the world to this port. They were even mirroring down vehicles. They may even have battleships there, too 😆
@MoonKnight_Jake thanks, yeah a few people have mentioned that now. I only knew the name Mina before today. Now I know it also means port 😅 This is how I've learned so many new words, real life situations where I didn't know it but should have. Live and learn 😁
i think this not the sea its the lagoon
It's part of the sea though, I mean it's not fake water or a man-made pool
17:47 fancy ass area😂😂
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Rough road trip, I think you wasted too much time to leave Alexandria, when I go from Alex. To NC. I just stick with the cornice road till I reach Al Ajami then follow the road of North coast, something google maps is not accurate
Yeah google maps is definitely not accurate. Oh well 😅
Please Gigi, get yourself some proper riding gloves. Especially if you gonna be riding whilst half awake ! xx
Haha, nah, it's okay. If you noticed, I had some riding gloves in the beginning of this journey when I started in Cairo, but I hated them, so I left them in Alexandria, I was never going to wear them. I don't even wear my helmet sometimes 😅 I know, stupid. But if I die, I die. My life 😅
@@Gventures OK Your choice. Speaking for myself, having come off several times, you need gloves! When you are flying through the air, your hands hit the deck first, every time, believe me ! Stay safe! xx
@@hondablack1 Yeah. I think if I am flying through the air I will probably just be dead here though 😅 I crashed my bike last year in October and had to get stitches, I wasn't even wearing my helmet then. I guess I don't learn 🤷♀ But I appreciate your concern. I did go out and buy gloves right before this trip, but I hated them and ditched them pretty quickly (on the ride to Alexandria from Cairo). You stay safe too 🙏🙏
@@Gventures Not all gloves are equal. Some are above others. 😃😃
@@hondablack1 Lol oh I definitely believe that. I bought some crappy ones on "discount" (still expensive!) at Harley Davidson and I now know to NEVER buy crappy, stiff gloves again.
I think you had the wrong road , you could use the highway , it is far better than this road .
The police didn’t allow to go inside because it is Alexandria port you need to have permission to go inside and if the let inside the port you will not go anywhere ,
Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city , I feel sorry for your hard time .
"Unfortunately you didn’t study the road good because it is easy access to Almain city."
Maybe you weren't paying attention, but I didn't even sleep? Of course I didn't study the road. And I was trying to pass through the North Coast first, perhaps that is the reason I was given the route I was. Who knows. I am using Google Maps mate, not an old paper map, this isn't the 90's.
@ You will get the Egyptians experience , I hope for you have nice trip .
@@Joe317-e2c Thanks
I am wondering what you wrote to GPS 😂 because from minute one I said noooooooooooooooo where are you going that is not the right road ........
Egypt now is all about bridges 🌉 you go through city instead of go from out side . You need some one know the road and bridges.
Mena is a governmental port for big ships of goods and products exchange so you can't go there without approvment.
North cost is soooooo long consist of many resorts and villages one of them marina which you went. New allamin still far from marina , that is not new allamin. Sea in north cost most beautiful water ever but you need know where you go . I wished you had better experience may be next time.
I wrote North Coast into GPS. GPS just sucks. I don't need someone to show me, that's just a part of traveling somewhere you are unfamiliar with, you don't always take the best route. Which is fine. I was trying to DRIVE through the North Coast, not stay there. I booked a place that SAID it was in Alamein. It's clearly on the outskirts, so you can blame booking for that. Anyways, it's all fine, I didn't even want to come to Alamein, I am just passing through. Travel is not always perfect and that is totally okay
@Gventures I really wish you do it again . North cost is a magical place and ideal for summer vacation( I live only for that week 😀). Go there for relaxing and having fun. But first you have to make a good research about what you need, a quite place just sea and white sands and nice price( good sahal 👌) or place full of parties and activities and highly expensive prices ( evil sahal👿 ). I hope you tried again before good sahal disappeared
In min 16 police told thst you can't inter the port this needs permission
Yes I know people have been telling me in the comments, thank you