Hello Dtube! I'm sorry for being away for so long... I hope you are all doing swell, as I am now. (finally got over that nasty flu virus).
I'm uploading this video addressing some of the safety concerns revolving Cairo, Egypt.
As many of you know, Cairo experienced a fair amount of terrorist attacks in 2017, and 2018 doesn't seem to be very promising. That being said, to see the Grand Pyramid of Giza is a life dream for many people around the world, and some of you may be contemplating the idea of going to Egypt and facing the fear.
This quick video may give you some insight on whether or not you should go.
My goal was to test the level of danger in Cairo... perhaps a bit foolish, but I chose to walk freely around the streets (no guide, local friends, security) and wandered into some of the city's poorest areas.
I kept my camera rig (gorilla tripod, Canon 70D, shotgun microphone, 10-18mm lens) in my hand the entire time, as well as my cellphone. If anyone was planning to rob me, this would be the PERFECT time, so I was prepared to lose all my stuff that day. Don't ever attempt this, unless you're willing to face the consequences...
I don't recommend you behave the same way when/if you go to Egypt, but perhaps my "audacity" will give you an idea on just how safe/unsafe you can be.
Please do take this with a grain of salt, it is only MY experience, and it does not mean that other people have not been through better or worst. This is only one person's perspective, so don't take my words as gospel.
This is for all you travelers! I hope it's useful.
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MY NIGGA.......THIS MADE MY DAY ......EGYPT IS THE PINNACLE OF MY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS AND I HAVE ACTUALLY WONDERED BEFORE IF IT WOULD BE SAFE TO BRING MY GIRL AND MY CHILD ALONG BEFORE ......THANK YOU
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This may sound dark and racist, but hear me on this... I'm only saying what I am about to say based on my observations and personal experiences.
I think that as a person of darker skin, you and your family, have a higher chance to remain completely unharmed. The resentment is mostly aimed at people of white skin, more specifically, western white men/women.
That's not to say there hasn't been scenarios where a person of dark skin experiences something negative, what I am saying is, there's a lesser chance, based in my observation.
So you'll be A-OKAY my boy.
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yea man ......ive seen this first hand ........ive been to some places in the Caribbean and central america before and the travel suggestions advised us to stay in the tourist areas for safety .........and i def noticed that i specifically blended in with the locals almost like i had a cloak of invisibility even when we wondered out side of the designated tourist areas
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Cool video, bro. Egypt looks awesome.
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Good video as always. I am not the traveller type of person but I just like to watch your vids. Thank you for doing your content.
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