Egypt comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by NewcastleNick · 2 Mar 2026 · 900 views
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2 Mar 2026 at 12:57
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at clubs?
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3 Mar 2026 at 04:57
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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4 Mar 2026 at 13:44
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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4 Mar 2026 at 16:47
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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How's the food there compared to Germany?
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5 Mar 2026 at 08:16
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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5 Mar 2026 at 17:47
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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How's the nightlife there compared to Germany?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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6 Mar 2026 at 23:58
This matches my experience. Egypt is one of my favorites.
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Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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