Egypt — overrated or just right?
Started by SoCalSurfer · 20 Mar 2026 · 1059 views
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20 Mar 2026 at 08:58
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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20 Mar 2026 at 18:07
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 23:44
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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20 Mar 2026 at 23:56
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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21 Mar 2026 at 09:58
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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21 Mar 2026 at 12:12
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:34
How's the weather there compared to the Philippines?
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:08
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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22 Mar 2026 at 11:40
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:49
This matches my experience. Egypt is underrated.
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22 Mar 2026 at 17:07
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:57
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:04
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:59
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:35
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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24 Mar 2026 at 01:04
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:29
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:24
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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24 Mar 2026 at 22:53
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:32
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at clubs?
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