I have a friend in Egypt, he wants me to visit him, i am so unsure because of the choas that is happening in the Middle East, I need some tips or advise on travel or information on how to handle wat to be called culture shock for me if i was to go to Egypt!
Thanks
Gina
2007-01-05 02:19:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
Hey there,
Yes, it's very safe to visit Egypt! I'm Egyptian and I have American and German friends visiting me all the time! They have the time of their life! There's absolutely nothing to be scared of.
And Egypt has nothing to do with any chaos anywhere in the middle east.
There is no culture shock whatsoever! We, too, have cars, buildings, movie theatres, concerts, school, colleges, hypermarkets ........... basically everything! We do NOT live in the desert nor do we ride camels for transportation! We are well educated and most of us speak more than one language (lol I feel I'm talking about aliens here! WE have and WE do....)
Anywayz, back to the point, YES it is absoluuuutely safe. Trust me, you'll have the time of your life! :)
2007-01-05 02:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Stratomanssy 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Egypt is a safe country. Egypt is located in the middle east and Africa. Egypt is a safe place to go and with a friend by you side you will feel even safer. There is no need to worry there is no war happening at the moment in Egypt. Culture shock it's not gonna kill you so, i wouldn't really worry about. Egyptian culture is amazing and you'll love it! God bless and i hope you have a safe journey and enjoy your time in Egypt!
2007-01-05 06:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm No Egypt isn't that bad at all. The worst thing is the fact that guys are annoying. Here in the US, a lot of my friends do drugs now and than, drink all the time 24/7, hooking up, getting pregnant, etc. etc. Btw in the US ive been stalked, hit on all time 24/7, asked to go to guys houses, so it's not only in Egypt it happens in Italy a lot too. Oh I forgot to mention guys putting drugs in girls drinks and taking them home, and than the girls don't remember anything, rapes happen a lot I actually know someone, pedophiles, and many more. Egypt is not that bad.
2016-05-23 05:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes it's very safe, I've been living in Egypt now for 2 years...Take for granted the following points :
-Egypt is on "Earth" in the end, so Yes it's not 100% safe, BUT safer than many other places in the world.
-Obviously, you don't have to walk in darker isolated areas alone.
-Don't deal with suspicious-looking guys in anyway, unless necessary, and don't show wealth.
-again Don't show much wealth in poor areas.
-Don't show much wealth in poor areas.
-Donnot trust anyone blindly, Whoever he is.
-Don't wear over-exposing outfits, most people there are kind of ultra conservative and wearing these clothes might not be a good idea, unless you're okay with sexual harrassments.
The above shall be followed anywhere not necessarily Egypt itself, but more applicable there. On the other hand, Egypt is VERY safe, you could go out shopping late at night, you wouldn't get mugged with a gun-man !..places like Cairo are Very crowded so people are almost everywhere and there's no chance someone could attack the other..People there are so kind and they don't hesitate offering help in the MOST dangerous situations, so you won't feel all alone. The places there are too lively about all the time and some cinemas are available at 3:00-6:00 AM..Just notice-like any place in the world- that you Don't have to count too much on the Safety meter of Egypt !...tend to moderate deeds and you're so safe, safer than most places in the world-if not the safest !
2007-01-08 04:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Psycho 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
so EGYPT,,
it`s really safe ,don`t worry but i have some adviced for from my experience as contact person for 40 medical students each year comes to egypt from europe
1- DONT trust any one who works in the tourism,i mean guides will tell u,, i know shop who will give u great prices,,when he says that make sure that he will take commision from tthat shop
2- when any sales man say for examlpe this is for 200 pounds this mean it`s really not more than 30 pounds and u have to negogiate abut the price
3- it`s better to werqa long clothes BUT nt obligatory
4- it will be great if u have friend with u where u go to help u,,egyptian one to prevent the sales men cheating u ,
2007-01-05 10:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ahmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, there are so many millions of nice people living in Egypt only a small portion have bad intentions.
You will love it don't hesitate. It's the experience of a lifetime.
2007-01-05 15:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by greatnewsbearer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Egypt is a safe country, it's surly a touristic country, poeple understand what tourism is, and accept the difference betwen cultures and countries, don't worry, Egypt receives millions of tourists every year, and the most of them wish to come back!
2007-01-05 02:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by curious girl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is safe to enter Egypt.. but it isn't sure to leave Egypt !
2007-01-05 06:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
of courses its safe egypt is the mother of the world
trust me theres nothing to be afraid of egypt is awsome youll love it its the best place in the world
2007-01-05 06:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by inu gurl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't no where you are from...
but let me tell you this..it is safer to be in Egypt than to be in your home....there is nothing to fear in Egypt.the conflicts in the Middle
east in palestine,Israel, and Iraq has no relation with Egypt
there will not be culture chock because there are many places and hotels and resorts in Egypt, there are millions of tourists come to Egypt every year without having culture chock.
2007-01-05 05:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by mohamed.kapci 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋