Hello Giselle, thank you for your effort to show as different sides of Cairo. I got mentally tired just looking you driving in that chaos. You are brave! At the same time it can be fun if not in a rush. Have a great evening 💫
@archaeologicalvantazia8030 wtf is your problem bro. She said I am brave because this kind of traffic and crowded area is not normal for many people in other countries. Are you stupid?
@@archaeologicalvantazia8030 Well I didn't call you a stupid American, I just asked if you were stupid. And I asked if you were stupid because your comment was needlessly aggressive when she was talking about the traffic in Egypt, which many people do. I thought it was pretty obvious she was talking about traffic because she was literally talking about traffic in the sentence before she said "brave."
I agree that with the comment about having a better municipal trash service. When we went to the Alexandria Library I took note of the books related to waste management. I just hope the new Cairo business capital stays so enchanting as you previously showed.
One of my favorite parts of this video was at the big intersection you came to and a dude got on the bus while it was moving. That was awesome. But there’s definitely put going places into a broader context. More please! Have a great day!
Lol oh yeah, that's how people get on and off the buses here. And the microbuses are another story completely! I'm working on a video about that soon. Local transportation here is certainly different 😅 Thanks Bob! 😊🙏
@@Gventures that sounds really cool. In your videos I have seen vehicles that haven’t been around here in years because we put salt on the roads and winter and they rushed away. The climate in Cairo is clearly much drier and warmer. I swear I saw a Volkswagen Passat that I owned 25 years ago. L O L.
You are lighting your second country Egypt you are a nice person and you should open a big restaurant or anything in Egypt you deserve all the support my greetings to you from Egypt 🇪🇬🤍
Gigi I don't Know how you do it but it was a great ride , hope you got your battery fixed .............thank'S a lot enjoyed every moment ......yalla till next video
Love it! Al Moski seems to be my vibe for street photography. Omg!!! Thanks to you i have a dozen locations saved. Excited to travel to Cairo hopefully this winter
Also if you wouldnt mind telling me what the intersection was towards the end of the video when you had to wait for the traffic police. Just my kind of chaos ,) is it Attaba square?
Awesome man, that's exciting! I think (aside from issues the police may give you while filming/photographing), Egypt is a photographers/videographers paradise; there's so much to see. Never take photos or film the police (or government buildings), and you should be okay. If you do somehow accidentally take photos of them and they stop you, they will just make you delete it, so not a big deal-but it's annoying and not fun either. Best to avoid doing it. And no that isn't Attaba Square, though it's sort of close. The area where I got stopped in traffic and had to wait a while is at the corner of Port Said street and Al Azhar. Here's a link to some random shop at that intersection maps.app.goo.gl/fz28ScC3jpFav2uQ8
@@Gventures ah thanks so much Giselle! Maps updated :) Yeah i herd about the cops there and gov buildings..will definitely be careful! I heard they relaxed photography rules quite a bit so that makes me happy. Take care and thanks for showing a jaded photographer that there are still magical places to see
@@sonpois My pleasure man! Welcome to Egypt 😊🇪🇬 If you are looking for busy places to photograph, Ramses station has a lot of commotion. Ataba Market (largest market in the middle east, so I read). Al Moski of course as you know. Also the Friday Market (if you're in Cairo on a Friday). I'll leave links to Ataba and Friday Market. Working on a video about microbuses right now so you'll see Ramses station through that video soon. Ataba: th-cam.com/video/u2T2Deiwdo4/w-d-xo.html Friday Market (animal market): th-cam.com/video/CdxBmfRQ9tA/w-d-xo.html
Traffic in Cairo is chaotic. I think that it would be much better if they have marked lanes that would be respected. For me it was very chalanging to cross the street, usually doing that with some locals. The trafic lights for pedestiran crossings were quite rare and mostly just a decoration.
When I was younger as an Egyptian I would have 100 percent agree with you. As a got older , I got to realize the real truth. A couple of hundred years ago there were no cars, no asphalt roads , no side walks. However you had amazing buildings, cultures , communities, environment, nature, etc. Then came cars and roads and imposed on the country its rules. Some countries decided to follow the rules of the road imposed on it. The others like Egypt fought back indirectly and unconsciously that the public spaces are for communities / culture . In order to build these roads they had to destroy many cultures, communities and historic buildings. In order for cars to move around , they have to polute the sky and environment. While I can go on and on about the Egyptian government is terrible , it can't organize the roads, but truthfully people want to have a community. In Egypt you can easily find cafes , restaurants, shops , businesses, communities that share the road not just the cars . Egypt is rather a huge country with a massive population in a small area on the Nile. Therefore the environment imposed many restrictions on the population. The environment encourages communities, when you impose cars and roads, It creates the above mess you see. No amount of fixing can truly be done unless we truly rethink the idea of urban design
Yes, unfortunately, It is a problem accumulated over the years. The old government ruled the country for 30 years and left everything in a chaotic manner.. vendors cause chaos even though it is illegal in Egypt. I, as an Egyptian, am bothered by this, but the government is trying to develop solutions such as establishing commercial centers for them away from the roads. This is happening now on some roads, but it takes time to spread..
@@PiflaThe current government is trying to fix this, but fixing something when problems have accumulated is expensive and more difficult than building it again, because as you said, you must infringe on some things in order for this bad situation to be fixed.
Thanks for the ride! Great driving skills👍 I remember those microbusses, everytime I see them I’m getting claustrophobic, never ever will I sit in them.
now that i've had my coffee and watched the video i will say a prayer for you riding on those streets that one guy came super close and i puckered up too just watching
Really good video, its challenging walking thru, u r very game riding thru traffic. The area around Al Azhar mosque is lovely n if u walk up a way will come to the old wall at the base of Al Azhar park, if u havent yet, it would be great to see a video of this area. Thanks for another surprise video.
I haven't filmed over there yet, but now that it seems my riding videos are being well -received, I am thinking they might become a regular thing, which will give me plenty of opportunities to record different parts of the city. It's a good suggestion, thanks Judith! 🥰
Lol well hey I have been riding here for a few years now. You know I rode from Cairo to Abu Simbel last year right? 😄 th-cam.com/video/bxlb_SEie2I/w-d-xo.html That's just part 1, but there are many parts to that ride across Egypt. I also rode to Fayoum, that's another series. Here's part 1: th-cam.com/video/Rednpyaf6LQ/w-d-xo.html
@@Gventures Only if the weather is nice. LOL. Where you turned to the right, under Al-Azhar bridge into Al-Moski where they sell all the textile rolls, we used to have a store right there. And that took me back! The best thing about that place is the smell of spices in the air. Is the aroma still there? The other thing is that it looks like they've updated the roads and cleaned up the place just a bit. Especially that section after Al-Moski and into Al-Azhar mosque where you turned around to go back round the other way. Nice! And the entry way / arch into Khan Al-Khaleely, that's new too! Thank you for the video! Super cool. Brave woman!
@@Gventures Dad had a Seat Fura. You've seen those small cars, yes? I'm sure they're still on the road given the prices of practically everything let alone vehicles. Anyway, so, when that store I was telling you about was sold to relatives, he went to go visit once. Parked in one of the small spots to the left, under the bridge. After the visit, went to pray at a close by mosque. When he got back the car was gone. Poof, disappeared. LOL. No worries, it was so old, it had about 100k kilometers on it. Which is a lot when they're not highway kilometers. And he got another one. Same everything down to the window crank knobs. But yeah, Al-Moski has a special place in my heart. LOL!!
@@mozedition3339 Lol, that's true. I wear the helmet to record (camera is attached to it), and damn it's hot with that thing on! There's all sorts of smells happening there, but I can't distinctly recall smelling a strong scent of spices in the air. Yeah they just recently cleaned up that area around Khan el-Khalili and Al Azhar Mosque, fixed the fence, and added that archway. It wasn't like that a few years ago.
@@mozedition3339 Definitely see those little cars around 😅But that's one reason I never ride my motorcycle to Khan el-Khalili or any of those markets if I am going to walk around and film - I don't trust my bike being left out there for a second 😆Glad I could bring you back man! ❤
@@GventuresWe're going to whip up a batch of margaritas this afternoon. I'll enjoy one for you. Easy recipe, one can of frozen limeade to a can tequila whipped up in a blender filled with ice. 😋
Controlled Chaos, is the only way I can describe Cairo traffic. You are an amazing and adventurous lady to drive in that city, let alone on two wheels. while In Egypt on business in 2010, I hired a driver and car to take me from Heliopolis to Cairo daily. The traffic on that main drag between Heliopolis and Cairo was difficult to traverse as well. I was wondering if you could clarify something, do Egyptians have to file an income tax return like we do in April here in Canada and the United States? when I left Cairo in the early sixties with my family, I was not of working age, so I don't know. I know from your videos, that they pay sales taxes in Egypt. With regards to our previous discussion on the new Sphinx Airport, I did a little research. It turns out that the Sphinx airport was originally known as the West Cairo Airport- a military airport- now after they added the Civilian Terminal it is a co-use airfield. it is a joint civilian-military airfield. Much like you would see in many joint US Airports like Phoenix Skyharbour and Niagra Falls International.Anyway, thanks for this impressive view of Cairo and your equally impressive driving skills.
Ok, so I decided to connect TH-cam to my TV so I can get the feeling I am really there with you! And there is no other way that I will be watching your videos anymore! 😂Really, makes me feel I am on those streets❤ I have to admit that I got scared seeing that man almost hit you with his car. For me.. I still am afraid to even cross the streets in Cairo, I hold on my husband and close my eyes I swear, he is leading me... That is insane 😂 I hope you will post a new video today?
Haha, thank you Vera! 🥰 That's awesome watching it on the big screen, I imagine it would really make a difference, especially with a video like this while on the streets! It's pretty crazy driving in Cairo, but especially in local areas like this with lots of markets. Very slow moving, it got pretty hot with the helmet on 😅 And yes I am definitely posting my regular Sunday video today, I always try to upload at 3pm Cairo time for my Sunday uploads, although sometimes I am running a few hours behind. Today's video is about food, and DAMN, it is good. I am now addicted to this place and have already been back a few times since recording 🤣
This is a sensory overload. Almost like a video game. The amount of people outside of a car is so strange to an American living in a rural area in Florida. I got my first car, a Camaro, at age 15 with a learners permit. And there appears to be no road rage? Amazing. 🤩
Haha, oh there's some road rage, but it takes a lot more for it to escalate here than it would in the U.S. Just because of how it is on the daily here 😅
I absolutely loved this video, Gisselle! You do so well to keep us entertained all the way through!! You demonstrate such confidence when blasting your way through the traffic, and your fruity language is always a bonus😄 What a contrast to your last video when you rode through the early morning streets with hardly anyone about. Did you see how close that microbus was to the blue tuk-tuk pick-up at 4:17 ?... and I yelled out when I saw that car coming at you at 20:19 !! I'm sorry your GoPro gave out at the end, but all's well that ends well! I presumed your GoPro was located on your helmet, but when I saw you put on your sunglasses at 6:10 it looked like the camera is situated below the level of your face. So is it fixed around your neck?...just curious!! Thank you for yet another great video, and for all the work you always put in to make your videos so watchable!! 😀William
Lol, my "fruity" language 🤣 Thanks so much William! ❤️🙏 Yes traffic during the weekday is a world apart from a quiet early morning weekend! I thought it would be fun to show that contrast after last Friday's video 😄 Haha, yes traffic in Cairo is always super tight like that, if you leave any space, someone else will take your spot and squeeze in! Actually the blue tuk tuk pick-up made room for me to squeeze through, I was glad he did that 😆 I definitely held my breath with that car at 20:19! Lucky for me Egyptian drivers have quick reflexes 😅 And my camera is actually on my helmet! But it's attached to the bottom of the helmet near the jaw. I actually show it briefly in this video right after I got back from Dubai where I purchased it th-cam.com/video/TposOOSwCD0/w-d-xo.html It's not very good lighting though because it was night 😅
I actually don't think I will like it much, it's not really my style or vibes. However, I do plan on passing through there even though i don't think I will love it 😅
I'm travelling to Cairo in November. Your videos have been very helpful. I'm thinking of doing Cairo 2 days, then 3 days in Luxor. Do you think 2 days is enough to see the major sites in Cairo with Memphis and Saqqara?
Thank you Sam! I personally do not think 2 days is enough...but I suppose it could be, depending on what you want to see and what you are willing to skip in Cairo. You would also just be rushing around sightseeing all day and then not get to experience as much of Cairo life if you try and pack in as much as possible. But again, it all depends on your preference. Memphis and Saqqara (and Darshur) is like a half day trip or even full day trip just by itself. Then in Cairo/Giza you have the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo Museum, NMEC, Khan el-Khalili market, Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo, many other mosques and the Old Gates of Cairo in Islamic Cairo...yeah. There's a lot to see. In just 2 days, considering the closing times of many of these places, it's too much to see, and would also be exhausting rushing around. But that's just my opinion.
Girl...... my anxiety level is through the roof. Where are the lanes? I died several times watching this. BTW, Born in Egypt but been in the US for almost 40 years so yeah, can never drive in Egypt nor do I want to. I visit once every decade or two so everything changes by the time I go for a visit. Kudos on your nerves of steel.
th-cam.com/video/dshmp3FmZsU/w-d-xo.html Not exactly the same because my camera was older and I didn't have the microphone. But I want to return to Alex and film more sometime
@@Nocturnal-gn4jp I do when someone knows how to write in Arabic but they decide to write in Franco instead. I don't know how to write in Arabic so the only option is Franco. If I knew how to write in Arabic, I would do that
@@Gventures But Franco is also easier to read for those who can't read the Arabic letters so it does have its utility, to flat-out reject it seems a bit of a self-righteous attitude, no?
@@Nocturnal-gn4jp Lol you are trying to act like you know me but you have no clue bro. You are obviously attempting to challenge me, that much is clear, except it's not working because you are saying I flat-out reject Franco. Use your brain. If I flat out rejected it, I wouldn't be writing in it, would I? So what are you blabbering about. Let me share my opinion about Franco and Arabic with you, since you obviously have no idea but seem to think you are clever and are attempting to jump to conclusions for some unidentified reason. If someone can read and write in Arabic, write in Arabic. For someone who is learning Arabic but can't write in it yet - sure, use Franco. I fall into the latter category. I am learning Arabic but can't write in it yet. But trying to read Franco - especially long sentences - is stupid, if the person who wrote it can write in Arabic, why write in Franco? It's more difficult for Arabic learners like myself to read in Franco. Firstly, because if it is actually just written in Arabic, then I can practice reading Arabic, which is what I would much prefer to do than read Franco. Secondly, if I don't understand, I can use google translate. If it is written in Franco, it's written all crazy because everyone writes in Franco differently, and if I don't know or recognize a word, there is no way to translate that. Make sense? Great.
Hey G, can you please do a video on places to store luggage in Cairo? Booked early flights into Cairo in December and the hotel is being difficult with luggage storage so I can start exploring!
Really? That's surprising, usually hotels have no issue with that! Bounce Luggage Storage in downtown: maps.app.goo.gl/PNzqzgbBY8SyV3pP6 Grand royal hotel Cairo luggage storage (not sure about this one): maps.app.goo.gl/S7BYvpJiAJmL9hwe9
@@Gventures yeah! I booked through egypt tours portal who have been excellent so far, but they said to check with the Movenpick hotel in media city, and they havent been answering their phone at all :(
@@andrewjacobs1055 Oh I see, so you just haven't reached them. Have you tried to message them on Whatsapp? It might be the same number. Anyway, I bet they wouldn't have a problem storing your luggage for a while. I suppose it depends on for how long we are talking about, but because you are or will be a guest there, they shouldn't have a problem with that. Anyways, I guess now you know of two places where you can store luggage in case the hotel does not allow it. But I bet they will, once you are able to reach them.
@@andrewjacobs1055 I dunno, I've never actually stored luggage anywhere, I travel with a 40 liter backpack. But someone that came to Egypt said they kept their stuff at the first place I linked and it was fine. I mean, they are paid for that exact reason. I always keep a small travel lock on my luggage (my backpack) anyway, just for extra security to deter anyone from trying to open it. Honestly though, your hotel really should allow you to just keep your luggage there. It's standard practice in Egypt for them to do that, unless you're going to be away for a very long time, you shouldn't have a problem.
Ah .. look at that.. pure chaos on the roads... 1 question tho ! Why would you want a good car in Cairo ... you WILL get hit no matter what. When I say chaos ... I do mean beautiful chaos , under control chaos... insane, love it.
Exactly, I meant brave as you need good driving skills….I live in Canada where is not that busy but in certain Italian city is very close to what I saw in this video….have a nice day to all…no hard feelings😊
Thank you Antonella 🥰 I know what you meant, but some people just come into the comments angry or looking for problems. Thankfully, not many, but it certainly happens. That guy was far too aggressive for no reason. Anyways, very sweet attitude you have, have a good day ❤
I have a pottery and african wooden masks collection and I would love to get some in Cairo, do you recommend any market or place in specific where I can get some? Saludos cordiales desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Hi GiGi, thanks for the video. It is nice to know that they have metro if you don't want to deal with the heavy trafic. I'll visit Cairo for a single day in November after my tours in Aswan and Luxor. I'm interested in visiting the Islamic Cairo, the Egyptian museum and may be one of the pyramids. I have a guestion because I have a limited time in Cairo I can visit either the red/bent pyramids or Giza. It looks like the bent and the red pyramids are more hassle free than the one in Giza. Is it good idea to visit the red and the bent pyramids over Giza?
The Red and Bent pyramids are not in Giza, they are very far away in Darshur. The Giza Pyramids are the famous ones and you will have time to visit those 3, but not the other pyramids in Saqqara or Darshur.
@@Gventures thank you so much for your response. Yes, it makes sense to visit Giza. I hope you'll have time for the 'islamic Cairo' video as well. Best wishes🤗
Exactly 🤣 But there are no tourists coming to this exact area anyway. Most are further up where the main entrance to Khan el-Khalili is. I was also just referring to that particular corner where the Uber driver's hate to go, probably because of where most of them are coming from, they are on the opposite side of the street. To get to that corner, they would have to go ALL the way up and around like I did in the video, and with all that traffic, they absolutely refuse. It's just not worth their time.
فى محل جامد فى الرويعى .. احمد بتاع الكبده .. اخر مره رحت عنده كان الطلب ب 50 وكباية الشوربة ب 5 ..... بس بصى بقى اكلة ملهاش حل . th-cam.com/video/Xc6j8cFdz18/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CdCpVNBHz4fqgV0D
Hello, I am a student who has been admitted to Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine this year. I am planning to move there at the end of this month or the first week of next month. I wanted to ask if it's possible for a student to find a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Cairo for around $150 per month.
No. Yes. Maybe? If you know how to hunt for one, as long as nobody tries to rip you off, you could find something on the outskirts of downtown or near the area for that price. I'm not going to speak to the quality of what you will find, but I suppose it's possible.
@@Gventures How much should I expect to pay for a well-furnished one-bedroom apartment near Nasser or Orabi metro station in Cairo, considering a flexible budget?
@@khatriali5660 No idea. I've actually mentioned in a few videos that I have no idea or answers about property, be it renting, buying, airbnb, etc. It's a royal pain in the ass and I hated the process of looking for my own apartment to rent. So I know very little about the subject.
Hey miss GiGi , What's up Unfortunaly , the random population increase which were made by the Farmers displaced from the countryside which the made cairo city like one of the asian's city like "Calcutta & Dhaka " , What a mess ! .
@@Gventures 50% of the times you were trying to pass the other cars which would be impossible unless you drive where people are walking, just like 31:15 so please be mindful of people tryina shop in peace next time 🙏
@@mohamed3adawi_yt31 Shop in peace 🤣Good luck with that. And I'll stop driving where people are walking as soon as all the other motorcyclists do. People are walking in the streets, which are MEANT for cars and motorcycles. Sidewalks are for pedestrians, take it up with the gov.
@@mohamed3adawi_yt31 Brother, I am mindful of other people, and help many people when I can. But EVERYONE drives around the cars that has a motorbike, do you expect me to sit in traffic like a car when I can get around them, while STILL being on the street? I follow the Egyptians on the road. Until they don't, I won't.
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Hello Giselle, thank you for your effort to show as different sides of Cairo. I got mentally tired just looking you driving in that chaos. You are brave! At the same time it can be fun if not in a rush. Have a great evening 💫
يعنى ايه انتِ شجاعة؟ وهل هى تسير فوسط صهاينة سفاحين حتى تقول ذلك؟
@archaeologicalvantazia8030 wtf is your problem bro. She said I am brave because this kind of traffic and crowded area is not normal for many people in other countries. Are you stupid?
@@Gventures ترجمة يوتيوب سيئة جعلتنى افهما بالخطأ ولكن لماذا تقولى عنى غبى يا أمريكية؟
@@archaeologicalvantazia8030 Well I didn't call you a stupid American, I just asked if you were stupid. And I asked if you were stupid because your comment was needlessly aggressive when she was talking about the traffic in Egypt, which many people do. I thought it was pretty obvious she was talking about traffic because she was literally talking about traffic in the sentence before she said "brave."
I agree that with the comment about having a better municipal trash service. When we went to the Alexandria Library I took note of the books related to waste management. I just hope the new Cairo business capital stays so enchanting as you previously showed.
I love your videos very much ❤❤
As you're driving along, I love the fact you were explaining things about sites and places as you were passing through. 👍🏻
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@@GuidoHatsizz 🤗🥰
Thanks! If I am familiar with an area I certainly try to explain a little about it 😊
@@Gventures 🥰😊
I love the imaginary road lanes on the streets LOL 😂
Experts drive
I will be visiting Cairo for the first time next week
wonderful tour
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Beautiful place I’m love Kairo
One of my favorite parts of this video was at the big intersection you came to and a dude got on the bus while it was moving. That was awesome. But there’s definitely put going places into a broader context. More please! Have a great day!
Lol oh yeah, that's how people get on and off the buses here. And the microbuses are another story completely! I'm working on a video about that soon. Local transportation here is certainly different 😅 Thanks Bob! 😊🙏
@@Gventures that sounds really cool. In your videos I have seen vehicles that haven’t been around here in years because we put salt on the roads and winter and they rushed away. The climate in Cairo is clearly much drier and warmer. I swear I saw a Volkswagen Passat that I owned 25 years ago. L O L.
You are lighting your second country Egypt you are a nice person and you should open a big restaurant or anything in Egypt you deserve all the support my greetings to you from Egypt 🇪🇬🤍
Thank you so much @ALLAMAHMEDALLAM 🥰🙏
Gigi I don't Know how you do it but it was a great ride , hope you got your battery fixed .............thank'S a lot enjoyed every moment ......yalla till next video
I love the videos driving around Cairo! Looks like a blast.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Tina!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
@@Gventures yw, its like you are a excellent personal tour guide in a really interesting place. ❤️😁
@@tinamakaneole Haha, that's awesome 🥰 Happy I could be of service 😁
🥰🥰🥰 i love your videos keep it up 👍
Shukran 🙏❤️
Rights Crispy sent me. Just subbed. Good stuff.
Awesome man, thank you! ❤️🙏
Thank you HTD
Love it! Al Moski seems to be my vibe for street photography. Omg!!! Thanks to you i have a dozen locations saved. Excited to travel to Cairo hopefully this winter
Also if you wouldnt mind telling me what the intersection was towards the end of the video when you had to wait for the traffic police. Just my kind of chaos ,) is it Attaba square?
Awesome man, that's exciting! I think (aside from issues the police may give you while filming/photographing), Egypt is a photographers/videographers paradise; there's so much to see. Never take photos or film the police (or government buildings), and you should be okay. If you do somehow accidentally take photos of them and they stop you, they will just make you delete it, so not a big deal-but it's annoying and not fun either. Best to avoid doing it.
And no that isn't Attaba Square, though it's sort of close. The area where I got stopped in traffic and had to wait a while is at the corner of Port Said street and Al Azhar. Here's a link to some random shop at that intersection maps.app.goo.gl/fz28ScC3jpFav2uQ8
@@Gventures ah thanks so much Giselle! Maps updated :)
Yeah i herd about the cops there and gov buildings..will definitely be careful!
I heard they relaxed photography rules quite a bit so that makes me happy.
Take care and thanks for showing a jaded photographer that there are still magical places to see
@@sonpois My pleasure man! Welcome to Egypt 😊🇪🇬 If you are looking for busy places to photograph, Ramses station has a lot of commotion. Ataba Market (largest market in the middle east, so I read). Al Moski of course as you know. Also the Friday Market (if you're in Cairo on a Friday). I'll leave links to Ataba and Friday Market. Working on a video about microbuses right now so you'll see Ramses station through that video soon.
Ataba: th-cam.com/video/u2T2Deiwdo4/w-d-xo.html
Friday Market (animal market): th-cam.com/video/CdxBmfRQ9tA/w-d-xo.html
Youre so helpful! Thanks. I already had marked them since ive seen quite a few of your vids :) yallah
I've come to like videos, good work 👍👍
Thank you 🙏
Another amazing bike ride.
I don’t know how do you do that?
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The traffic is miserable
Unruly chaotic 😢😢
Morning drive was very good
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I love riding around. Traffic, no traffic, in city, outside of the city, I love it all 😄
Traffic in Cairo is chaotic. I think that it would be much better if they have marked lanes that would be respected. For me it was very chalanging to cross the street, usually doing that with some locals. The trafic lights for pedestiran crossings were quite rare and mostly just a decoration.
Lol, yep. It's all just for decoration 🤣
When I was younger as an Egyptian I would have 100 percent agree with you. As a got older , I got to realize the real truth. A couple of hundred years ago there were no cars, no asphalt roads , no side walks. However you had amazing buildings, cultures , communities, environment, nature, etc. Then came cars and roads and imposed on the country its rules. Some countries decided to follow the rules of the road imposed on it. The others like Egypt fought back indirectly and unconsciously that the public spaces are for communities / culture . In order to build these roads they had to destroy many cultures, communities and historic buildings. In order for cars to move around , they have to polute the sky and environment. While I can go on and on about the Egyptian government is terrible , it can't organize the roads, but truthfully people want to have a community. In Egypt you can easily find cafes , restaurants, shops , businesses, communities that share the road not just the cars . Egypt is rather a huge country with a massive population in a small area on the Nile. Therefore the environment imposed many restrictions on the population. The environment encourages communities, when you impose cars and roads, It creates the above mess you see. No amount of fixing can truly be done unless we truly rethink the idea of urban design
Yes, unfortunately,
It is a problem accumulated over the years. The old government ruled the country for 30 years and left everything in a chaotic manner..
vendors cause chaos even though it is illegal in Egypt. I, as an Egyptian, am bothered by this, but the government is trying to develop solutions such as establishing commercial centers for them away from the roads. This is happening now on some roads, but it takes time to spread..
@@PiflaThe current government is trying to fix this, but fixing something when problems have accumulated is expensive and more difficult than building it again, because as you said, you must infringe on some things in order for this bad situation to be fixed.
Thanks for the ride! Great driving skills👍 I remember those microbusses, everytime I see them I’m getting claustrophobic, never ever will I sit in them.
now that i've had my coffee and watched the video i will say a prayer for you riding on those streets that one guy came super close and i puckered up too just watching
🤣 Yeah you really got to watch out for pedestrians here! I also pucker up sometimes while riding 🤣🤣🤣
You have your wits about you..necessary with the traffic...so natural and real...love the cussing on the road...reminds me of myself, ha ha
Really good video, its challenging walking thru, u r very game riding thru traffic. The area around Al Azhar mosque is lovely n if u walk up a way will come to the old wall at the base of Al Azhar park, if u havent yet, it would be great to see a video of this area. Thanks for another surprise video.
I haven't filmed over there yet, but now that it seems my riding videos are being well -received, I am thinking they might become a regular thing, which will give me plenty of opportunities to record different parts of the city. It's a good suggestion, thanks Judith! 🥰
Look at you riding motorcycle the Egyptian way now! (Baby steps but you really did a good job)
Little by little Gigi is becoming جيجي :D
Lol well hey I have been riding here for a few years now. You know I rode from Cairo to Abu Simbel last year right? 😄
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That's just part 1, but there are many parts to that ride across Egypt. I also rode to Fayoum, that's another series. Here's part 1: th-cam.com/video/Rednpyaf6LQ/w-d-xo.html
my goodness, you're a pro!! very impressive.
Ahaha. I think it's fun to drive through areas like this, as long as you aren't in a rush.
@@Gventures Only if the weather is nice. LOL. Where you turned to the right, under Al-Azhar bridge into Al-Moski where they sell all the textile rolls, we used to have a store right there. And that took me back! The best thing about that place is the smell of spices in the air. Is the aroma still there? The other thing is that it looks like they've updated the roads and cleaned up the place just a bit. Especially that section after Al-Moski and into Al-Azhar mosque where you turned around to go back round the other way. Nice! And the entry way / arch into Khan Al-Khaleely, that's new too! Thank you for the video! Super cool. Brave woman!
@@Gventures Dad had a Seat Fura. You've seen those small cars, yes? I'm sure they're still on the road given the prices of practically everything let alone vehicles. Anyway, so, when that store I was telling you about was sold to relatives, he went to go visit once. Parked in one of the small spots to the left, under the bridge. After the visit, went to pray at a close by mosque. When he got back the car was gone. Poof, disappeared. LOL. No worries, it was so old, it had about 100k kilometers on it. Which is a lot when they're not highway kilometers. And he got another one. Same everything down to the window crank knobs. But yeah, Al-Moski has a special place in my heart. LOL!!
@@mozedition3339 Lol, that's true. I wear the helmet to record (camera is attached to it), and damn it's hot with that thing on! There's all sorts of smells happening there, but I can't distinctly recall smelling a strong scent of spices in the air. Yeah they just recently cleaned up that area around Khan el-Khalili and Al Azhar Mosque, fixed the fence, and added that archway. It wasn't like that a few years ago.
@@mozedition3339 Definitely see those little cars around 😅But that's one reason I never ride my motorcycle to Khan el-Khalili or any of those markets if I am going to walk around and film - I don't trust my bike being left out there for a second 😆Glad I could bring you back man! ❤
Thanks for another great ride, and enjoy the rest of your weekend. 😉❤️Filbert
Thanks Filbert, you too! 😁🙏
@@GventuresWe're going to whip up a batch of margaritas this afternoon. I'll enjoy one for you. Easy recipe, one can of frozen limeade to a can tequila whipped up in a blender filled with ice. 😋
@@fv1291 Sounds like bliss 😩
👍👍👍👍 watching your videos I am learning a bit of Arabic, shukrun
@@GuidoHatsizz Awesome man! That's cool to hear 😎
Controlled Chaos, is the only way I can describe Cairo traffic. You are an amazing and adventurous lady to drive in that city, let alone on two wheels. while In Egypt on business in 2010, I hired a driver and car to take me from Heliopolis to Cairo daily. The traffic on that main drag between Heliopolis and Cairo was difficult to traverse as well. I was wondering if you could clarify something, do Egyptians have to file an income tax return like we do in April here in Canada and the United States? when I left Cairo in the early sixties with my family, I was not of working age, so I don't know. I know from your videos, that they pay sales taxes in Egypt. With regards to our previous discussion on the new Sphinx Airport, I did a little research. It turns out that the Sphinx airport was originally known as the West Cairo Airport- a military airport- now after they added the Civilian Terminal it is a co-use airfield. it is a joint civilian-military airfield. Much like you would see in many joint US Airports like Phoenix Skyharbour and Niagra Falls International.Anyway, thanks for this impressive view of Cairo and your equally impressive driving skills.
Ok, so I decided to connect TH-cam to my TV so I can get the feeling I am really there with you! And there is no other way that I will be watching your videos anymore! 😂Really, makes me feel I am on those streets❤ I have to admit that I got scared seeing that man almost hit you with his car. For me.. I still am afraid to even cross the streets in Cairo, I hold on my husband and close my eyes I swear, he is leading me... That is insane 😂 I hope you will post a new video today?
Haha, thank you Vera! 🥰 That's awesome watching it on the big screen, I imagine it would really make a difference, especially with a video like this while on the streets! It's pretty crazy driving in Cairo, but especially in local areas like this with lots of markets. Very slow moving, it got pretty hot with the helmet on 😅
And yes I am definitely posting my regular Sunday video today, I always try to upload at 3pm Cairo time for my Sunday uploads, although sometimes I am running a few hours behind. Today's video is about food, and DAMN, it is good. I am now addicted to this place and have already been back a few times since recording 🤣
@@Gventures I cannot wait then, ❤️❤️BIG LOVE AND SUPPORT ❤️❤️
This is a sensory overload. Almost like a video game. The amount of people outside of a car is so strange to an American living in a rural area in Florida. I got my first car, a Camaro, at age 15 with a learners permit. And there appears to be no road rage? Amazing. 🤩
Haha, oh there's some road rage, but it takes a lot more for it to escalate here than it would in the U.S. Just because of how it is on the daily here 😅
Excellent video keep it up
Thank you!!! I really appreciate it man ❤️🙏
Mango is a must buy in Egypt in summer
I absolutely loved this video, Gisselle! You do so well to keep us entertained all the way through!!
You demonstrate such confidence when blasting your way through the traffic, and your fruity language is always a bonus😄
What a contrast to your last video when you rode through the early morning streets with hardly anyone about.
Did you see how close that microbus was to the blue tuk-tuk pick-up at 4:17 ?... and I yelled out when I saw that car coming at you at 20:19 !!
I'm sorry your GoPro gave out at the end, but all's well that ends well!
I presumed your GoPro was located on your helmet, but when I saw you put on your sunglasses at 6:10 it looked like the camera is situated below the level of your face. So is it fixed around your neck?...just curious!!
Thank you for yet another great video, and for all the work you always put in to make your videos so watchable!!
😀William
Lol, my "fruity" language 🤣 Thanks so much William! ❤️🙏
Yes traffic during the weekday is a world apart from a quiet early morning weekend! I thought it would be fun to show that contrast after last Friday's video 😄
Haha, yes traffic in Cairo is always super tight like that, if you leave any space, someone else will take your spot and squeeze in! Actually the blue tuk tuk pick-up made room for me to squeeze through, I was glad he did that 😆
I definitely held my breath with that car at 20:19! Lucky for me Egyptian drivers have quick reflexes 😅 And my camera is actually on my helmet! But it's attached to the bottom of the helmet near the jaw. I actually show it briefly in this video right after I got back from Dubai where I purchased it th-cam.com/video/TposOOSwCD0/w-d-xo.html
It's not very good lighting though because it was night 😅
@@Gventures - Oh okay, thanks for answering my query about your camera, Gisselle... and for the link! Now I know! 😅
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You must visit the Egyptian North Coast especially marassi you'll like it or at least the new Alamein city 🙏🙏
I actually don't think I will like it much, it's not really my style or vibes. However, I do plan on passing through there even though i don't think I will love it 😅
I'm travelling to Cairo in November. Your videos have been very helpful. I'm thinking of doing Cairo 2 days, then 3 days in Luxor. Do you think 2 days is enough to see the major sites in Cairo with Memphis and Saqqara?
Thank you Sam! I personally do not think 2 days is enough...but I suppose it could be, depending on what you want to see and what you are willing to skip in Cairo. You would also just be rushing around sightseeing all day and then not get to experience as much of Cairo life if you try and pack in as much as possible. But again, it all depends on your preference. Memphis and Saqqara (and Darshur) is like a half day trip or even full day trip just by itself. Then in Cairo/Giza you have the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo Museum, NMEC, Khan el-Khalili market, Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo, many other mosques and the Old Gates of Cairo in Islamic Cairo...yeah. There's a lot to see. In just 2 days, considering the closing times of many of these places, it's too much to see, and would also be exhausting rushing around. But that's just my opinion.
Girl...... my anxiety level is through the roof. Where are the lanes? I died several times watching this. BTW, Born in Egypt but been in the US for almost 40 years so yeah, can never drive in Egypt nor do I want to. I visit once every decade or two so everything changes by the time I go for a visit. Kudos on your nerves of steel.
Do a tour like these in Alexandria... It will be great in summer 🍹🏄r
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Not exactly the same because my camera was older and I didn't have the microphone. But I want to return to Alex and film more sometime
Good morning Gisselle!
Soba7 el kheer! 😁 Good morning ☀️
@@Gventures I thought you hated Franco? :D
@@Nocturnal-gn4jp I do when someone knows how to write in Arabic but they decide to write in Franco instead. I don't know how to write in Arabic so the only option is Franco. If I knew how to write in Arabic, I would do that
@@Gventures But Franco is also easier to read for those who can't read the Arabic letters so it does have its utility, to flat-out reject it seems a bit of a self-righteous attitude, no?
@@Nocturnal-gn4jp Lol you are trying to act like you know me but you have no clue bro. You are obviously attempting to challenge me, that much is clear, except it's not working because you are saying I flat-out reject Franco. Use your brain. If I flat out rejected it, I wouldn't be writing in it, would I? So what are you blabbering about. Let me share my opinion about Franco and Arabic with you, since you obviously have no idea but seem to think you are clever and are attempting to jump to conclusions for some unidentified reason.
If someone can read and write in Arabic, write in Arabic. For someone who is learning Arabic but can't write in it yet - sure, use Franco. I fall into the latter category. I am learning Arabic but can't write in it yet. But trying to read Franco - especially long sentences - is stupid, if the person who wrote it can write in Arabic, why write in Franco? It's more difficult for Arabic learners like myself to read in Franco. Firstly, because if it is actually just written in Arabic, then I can practice reading Arabic, which is what I would much prefer to do than read Franco. Secondly, if I don't understand, I can use google translate. If it is written in Franco, it's written all crazy because everyone writes in Franco differently, and if I don't know or recognize a word, there is no way to translate that. Make sense? Great.
Hey G, can you please do a video on places to store luggage in Cairo?
Booked early flights into Cairo in December and the hotel is being difficult with luggage storage so I can start exploring!
Really? That's surprising, usually hotels have no issue with that!
Bounce Luggage Storage in downtown:
maps.app.goo.gl/PNzqzgbBY8SyV3pP6
Grand royal hotel Cairo luggage storage (not sure about this one):
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@@Gventures yeah! I booked through egypt tours portal who have been excellent so far, but they said to check with the Movenpick hotel in media city, and they havent been answering their phone at all :(
@@andrewjacobs1055 Oh I see, so you just haven't reached them. Have you tried to message them on Whatsapp? It might be the same number. Anyway, I bet they wouldn't have a problem storing your luggage for a while. I suppose it depends on for how long we are talking about, but because you are or will be a guest there, they shouldn't have a problem with that. Anyways, I guess now you know of two places where you can store luggage in case the hotel does not allow it. But I bet they will, once you are able to reach them.
@@Gventures are the two above listed places safe to store luggage? I was advised by my tour group that it may not be a safe option
@@andrewjacobs1055 I dunno, I've never actually stored luggage anywhere, I travel with a 40 liter backpack. But someone that came to Egypt said they kept their stuff at the first place I linked and it was fine. I mean, they are paid for that exact reason. I always keep a small travel lock on my luggage (my backpack) anyway, just for extra security to deter anyone from trying to open it. Honestly though, your hotel really should allow you to just keep your luggage there. It's standard practice in Egypt for them to do that, unless you're going to be away for a very long time, you shouldn't have a problem.
Ah .. look at that.. pure chaos on the roads... 1 question tho ! Why would you want a good car in Cairo ... you WILL get hit no matter what. When I say chaos ... I do mean beautiful chaos , under control chaos... insane, love it.
Exactly, I meant brave as you need good driving skills….I live in Canada where is not that busy but in certain Italian city is very close to what I saw in this video….have a nice day to all…no hard feelings😊
Thank you Antonella 🥰 I know what you meant, but some people just come into the comments angry or looking for problems. Thankfully, not many, but it certainly happens. That guy was far too aggressive for no reason. Anyways, very sweet attitude you have, have a good day ❤
@@Gventures 🥰🥰
I have a pottery and african wooden masks collection and I would love to get some in Cairo, do you recommend any market or place in specific where I can get some? Saludos cordiales desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Pottery and African wooden masks....no I have no idea where to buy masks, sorry man. Well...maybe in Aswan! But that's way south 😅
@@Gventures ❤️❤️❤️
Hi GiGi, thanks for the video. It is nice to know that they have metro if you don't want to deal with the heavy trafic. I'll visit Cairo for a single day in November after my tours in Aswan and Luxor. I'm interested in visiting the Islamic Cairo, the Egyptian museum and may be one of the pyramids. I have a guestion because I have a limited time in Cairo I can visit either the red/bent pyramids or Giza. It looks like the bent and the red pyramids are more hassle free than the one in Giza. Is it good idea to visit the red and the bent pyramids over Giza?
The Red and Bent pyramids are not in Giza, they are very far away in Darshur. The Giza Pyramids are the famous ones and you will have time to visit those 3, but not the other pyramids in Saqqara or Darshur.
@@Gventures thank you so much for your response. Yes, it makes sense to visit Giza. I hope you'll have time for the 'islamic Cairo' video as well. Best wishes🤗
How would a newbie know where the ubers will pick you up..trial and error?
Exactly 🤣 But there are no tourists coming to this exact area anyway. Most are further up where the main entrance to Khan el-Khalili is. I was also just referring to that particular corner where the Uber driver's hate to go, probably because of where most of them are coming from, they are on the opposite side of the street. To get to that corner, they would have to go ALL the way up and around like I did in the video, and with all that traffic, they absolutely refuse. It's just not worth their time.
That vid was captured on sunday ,,true or false?
If true tell me because i am so much smart and want be sure of this 😂😂😂
Nah man 😅 Wednesday
Are motorcycle accidents a common issue in Cairo?
Uh...yeah, there's lots of accidents related to traffic. But not as bad as you might think, all things considering 😅
@@Gventures take care as I'm sure you do.
@@FPrill Thanks, yes I do now 😅
if you pass by Maadi I'm ready to ride
Haha 😄
I’m a good driver, but I would get an heart attack while driving in Cairo. 😅
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Hi I from Minneapolis I want come Egypt how much for rent apartment please
I am not a realtor agent
فى محل جامد فى الرويعى .. احمد بتاع الكبده .. اخر مره رحت عنده كان الطلب ب 50 وكباية الشوربة ب 5 ..... بس بصى بقى اكلة ملهاش حل .
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i love you gigi
Haha
@@Gventures 😍😍😍♥️
Hello, I am a student who has been admitted to Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine this year. I am planning to move there at the end of this month or the first week of next month. I wanted to ask if it's possible for a student to find a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Cairo for around $150 per month.
No. Yes. Maybe? If you know how to hunt for one, as long as nobody tries to rip you off, you could find something on the outskirts of downtown or near the area for that price. I'm not going to speak to the quality of what you will find, but I suppose it's possible.
@@Gventures How much should I expect to pay for a well-furnished one-bedroom apartment near Nasser or Orabi metro station in Cairo, considering a flexible budget?
@@khatriali5660 No idea. I've actually mentioned in a few videos that I have no idea or answers about property, be it renting, buying, airbnb, etc. It's a royal pain in the ass and I hated the process of looking for my own apartment to rent. So I know very little about the subject.
Mandooba?? 😂😂😂
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Hey miss GiGi , What's up
Unfortunaly , the random population increase which were made by the Farmers displaced from the countryside which the made cairo city like one of the asian's city like "Calcutta & Dhaka " ,
What a mess ! .
I love Egypt! I love Cairo. I love riding ❤️
@@Gventures
You love the city of
Chaos & randomness !
☹ weird .
please dont ride motorcycles in the busy markets.
it bothers the shoppers and makes it annoying for them to walk safely.
I'm on the road the entire time Mohamed, where motorcycles are supposed to drive🤣
@@Gventures 50% of the times you were trying to pass the other cars which would be impossible unless you drive where people are walking, just like 31:15
so please be mindful of people tryina shop in peace next time
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@@mohamed3adawi_yt31 Shop in peace 🤣Good luck with that. And I'll stop driving where people are walking as soon as all the other motorcyclists do. People are walking in the streets, which are MEANT for cars and motorcycles. Sidewalks are for pedestrians, take it up with the gov.
@@Gventures having a crippled government doesn't mean we should stop being mindful of other people.....
@@mohamed3adawi_yt31 Brother, I am mindful of other people, and help many people when I can. But EVERYONE drives around the cars that has a motorbike, do you expect me to sit in traffic like a car when I can get around them, while STILL being on the street? I follow the Egyptians on the road. Until they don't, I won't.
You are a Crazy driver 😂