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Harrassment: Kissing in Public
  • By Saladinos on March 14, 2005
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  • As you know, when u r in Rome, Walk like the Romans do. Eventhough Egypt is kind of liberal and a touristic place, still it is part of the arab islamic community. This takes us to the fact that public display of affections is not so much appreciated in the streets. You might not be stopped by the police (it is illegal but they let you go), but you will be harrased for kissing your partner and many will be watching the scene.
    Be patient till u r not in public.
    Have Fun, kiss much.

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    Harrassment: Watch Out for Kids Who Are Crazy for Baksheesh!
  • Updated By RawdgerDodger on May 27, 2007
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  • Baksheesh Crazy!! - Luxor
    Baksheesh Crazy!!
    by RawdgerDodger
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    Baksheesh is the Egyptian term for tips to anyone for practically anything. In fact many times it's accepted to do so and not doing so is frowned upon. The Egyptian society has been historically bred to be that way. But a line is drawn towards kids who race after you demanding money. These children who play in the streets have come to expect a handout from your passing carriage. Many of these children will come running after your horse and carriage running dangerously close to the wheels. It is not life threatening to the tourist but can be quite annoying and not to mention dangerous for the kids involved. These kids are so persistant that many of the tourists throw money out of their carriage just to be rid of them and this sadly encourages them even more. The situation was so bad with my group that the driver of our horse and carriage started to whip the kids away with his horse whip. Human rights activists wouldn't have been pleased with the sight but the fact remains that it was really dangerous for the kids to be doing what they were doing, and all for a little baksheesh.


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    Harrassment: Harrasment for women
  • By TheReturnOfNefertiti on May 30, 2005
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  • I have often found that the first few days in luxor can be hard to cope with if you are a woman travelling alone or in the company of another woman, because of the persistant attention of many egyptian men once you leave the confines of your hotel.

    I went on holiday with my daughter one year and I have learned that when politeness fails my daughters attitude resolves the situation.

    As we walked past the caleeches at the side of Luxor temple towards the shops and Bazaar a young egyptian man followed my daughter and pestered her all the way up the street, three times she said No thank you, but he continued to pester her, suddenly to my surprise she stopped , turned and faced him and then held her fist up to him and said' see this ? want some?'
    I don't know who was the most shocked or surprised , the man or me, but he immediately made a hasty exit.
    I told my daughter 'I don't believe you just did that !'
    her response was 'Well it worked didn't it '
    And to be honest If a firm but polite resonse dosn't work, trust me this one does.
    In the street some egyptian men can be extremly forward and quite offensive towards non muslem women.

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    Harrassment: Carriages
  • By Nisis on May 7, 2007
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  • The poor horses are run in very hot temperatures from 9am til 2am the following morning and are whipped under the belly and around the back legs so that the tourist dont see the marks. Use the taxi, its cheaper anway


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    Harrassment: Not a good place to go as single women!
  • By DebbieChis on September 5, 2005
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  • We went to Luxor in August, low season, which meant that as well as oppressive heat (54 degrees at times) there were not that many tourists, so every fare/ customer counted. We were hassled constantly! To the point where it became unbearable and we stopped leaving the hotel in the evening. My friend and I (we are 27 and 32) have been to several countries where hassle has supposedly been a problem (e.g. Gambia) and we have never had a problem but we occasionally felt quite unsafe here. My friend was even propositioned in the street and he didn't leave until we reached a tourist policeman. I would not reccommend female travellers to visit Luxor, particularly in low season


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    Harrassment: Warning for Females
  • By JohnniOmani on May 7, 2006
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  • While travelling in Luxor I met a few girls were harrassed by local men after sunset especially near some hostels and near the Nile River. Females should exercise extreme caution when looking for a place to stay in Luxor. Several people I met said they heard of some women being sexually assaulted after being given spiked drinks by hotel staff. I recommend Happy Land Hotel and Fontana Hotel.

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