It's refreshing to watch a video where someone sticks to their guns and doesn't give in to the hustlers! Well done!

@benbrazyoutube

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words Paul. And welcome to the channel!

You have great channel thank you for that awesome video 👍👍👍

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words Lumadian!

Honestly, *thank you* for saying what you said about the horse and camel owners, from everything I've seen online and heard from friends who've been, they don't treat them kindly, and so I'd honestly Never pay for a ride with one of those types of people,

@benbrazyoutube

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it makes me uncomfortable when they hit or whip their animals. It's unfortunate that it seems to be common practice in many parts of the world.

@seanbumstead1250

8 ай бұрын

I saw another video the Camel did not look well,it definitely was not fead well 😢

Amazing video I cant wait to go to Egypt myself new sub here from a fellow Canadian :D I look forward into watching more of your videos

@benbrazyoutube

4 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks so much for the encouragement. Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure you will have an epic adventure in Egypt... it would be hard not to.

Looks chaotic. What time of the day did you visit. I've seen vids of people arriving at opening time and they pretty much had the whole place to themselves.

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah that's possible. I got there late morning, probably between 10:00 and 11:00. Couldn't miss the included breakfast at my homestay

"Canada Dry" 🤣

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Canada Dry, never die!

@dropin409

Жыл бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube Finally how to spot the Giza bus? Please tell us detailed so that we can avoid hassle finding the bus as well in near future

@dropin409

Жыл бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube What did you do when a pesky huslter warned you -"you are not allowed to walk"

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Actually that man was helping me find the bus, and I just had to ask before boarding "Haram? (Pyramids)". I don't have clear directions for finding the Giza bus unfortunately. You can also take the subway to the "Giza" station where there are buses that take you directly to the pyramids. This is probably the easier option.

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Good question! I recognized this as a lie, so I just ignored the guy and went on my way. It's fair when hustlers try to sell me stuff, but I don't like when they lie to me.

The Chinese have the perfect phrase for this "The hungry don't get fed." I know Westerners try to feel some compassion, but these folks are desperate due to their own life choices.

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

That's an interesting phrase from the Chinese, and it seems to carry some truth, doesn't it.

They would definitely ruin the whole experience,i would just get so frustrated and mad at them

@benbrazyoutube

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it's unfortunate about that. I saw some people getting visibly frustrated. I had a pretty good idea of what to expect, so I was mentally prepared for the hustling

What time of day did you arrive to the pyramids? I will be there in a few weeks and plan to get there are 7am on the dot! Also, how much time did you spend at the pyramids? I plan to go to Saqqara right after.

@benbrazyoutube

2 ай бұрын

I went early in the morning but the earlier the better for sure! You can absolutely go to Saqqara in the same day…. Personally a half day was enough at the pyramids

@JanusJeffrey

2 ай бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube thanks! I hear saqqara is impressive in its own way and look forward to it!

Very impressive Ben although i dont think i could handle the constant badgering . I would probably lie and say i didnt speak english .

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a good strategy, although many of these guys have learned some French, Spanish, German, etc to improve their chances with a wider range of tourists

@dravidakumar1697

Жыл бұрын

I plan to visit the pyramids one day in near future... I am black (Indian)......... do these people pester only white people or also black people?

@ahmedhany7035

Жыл бұрын

@@dravidakumar1697 not really

@wanderingwarrior5626

Жыл бұрын

@@dravidakumar1697 Don't seem to bother women. Soooooo!

@dravidakumar1697

Жыл бұрын

@@ahmedhany7035 Thank God there is at least one advantage of being Black 😅😅😅

They hear Canada and know y’all are so polite 😎🤣💙

Reminds me of the hustlers around the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey many years ago. Aggressive and annoying. One taxi driver even told me as we were riding along the Black Sea, I was a good guy, he was a very bad guy. He was right. Tried to rip me off for $300 at the end of the ride.

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Ohh wow eh, yeah that definitely leaves a sour taste in one's mouth eh

Well I was thinking of coming to see the pyramids I all ways wanted to but the hassle that these people cause would absolutely ruin the whole experience of this wonder of the world they have ruined it why don’t the government put and end to this disgusting behaviour that is destroying the whole experience for the people of the world who would come to see this magnificent place

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah I hear you... it's unfortunate for those who simply want to appreciate the pyramids in peace without being hastled

Super👍

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very informative...pls share hotel details

@benbrazyoutube

10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching! The hotel was called "2 Jana Pyramids View Inn" and it cost about US$10 for my comfortable private room.

I slept like a baby in Egypt, walking all day and the beds were so comfy. Just say Laa, shoukran and walk away.

@Yournotwokem

9 ай бұрын

you sure you didnt get drugged and molested?

@benbrazyoutube

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I often slept well too, except when woken by people in my dorm. I actually enjoyed interacting with the pyramid hustlers

-Beautiful camel - You too 😂

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! You know, I don't even think I noticed that before. Thanks for pointing it out.

It’s the same persistent dudes in every KZread video.

@benbrazyoutube

Ай бұрын

Oh really eh, can't say I'm surprised

Wish I had seen this before I went in 2009. Got caught with no cash other than uk pounds. Wanted USDollars so wouldn’t let me get down from camel!

@benbrazyoutube

2 ай бұрын

Oh no, that sounds like a major hassle. I always exchange some cash immediately after arrival to avoid these situations

@carollongden2369

2 ай бұрын

We were advised by our tour guide not to take cash with us

@benbrazyoutube

2 ай бұрын

@@carollongden2369 You were advised to carry no local cash while travelling in a foreign country? I would strongly advise against ever doing that

They way you ask the people "haram, haram?" 🤣

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah it means pyramid in Arabic 🤪

@abouassad90

Жыл бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube but also "forbidden" or dirty Actions

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

@@abouassad90 😲 what really???

@abouassad90

Жыл бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube yes you should have used the Plural ahramat better. Yes my friend in Islam "haram" are those things what are forbidden like drinking alcohol. Halal is the opposite.

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

@@abouassad90 haha wow amazing, thank you for explaining. I guess I sounded pretty stupid 😅

Just dont talk to them?

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

If I was really tired or something, sure I would ignore them. But normally I try to be polite and friendly, and I usually enjoy engaging with people.

The dude who approached you earlier for the camel is Mehdi! The only guy you can trust in Egypt ❤

@benbrazyoutube

9 ай бұрын

You actually recognized him?? Amazing!

@Carbossa77

9 ай бұрын

@@benbrazyoutube Becoz he’s the ONLY one you can trusted 😂

"you look like Egyptian" saying that to a Caucasian guy is the most cringiest line ever... they're so delusional

@benbrazyoutube

21 күн бұрын

😅 sooo you don't think I look Egyptian? 🤪

They won't go away cause you're too nice. Practice saying...NO! 😠 Works for me.

@benbrazyoutube

9 ай бұрын

Haha I hear ya, but for the most part I enjoy interacting with hustlers no matter where I am

Take local bus on vacation? How stingy can you be??? Sheeet

@benbrazyoutube

4 ай бұрын

I've been budget traveling full-time since 2012, not on vacation. And I'm not afraid of a little adventure.

I'm sorry for you

@benbrazyoutube

11 ай бұрын

Oh that's ok, I knew what to expect and I guess it's all part of the experience.

The Lord Jesus Christ himself couldn’t avoid these hustler’s at the pyramids! 😂😂😂

@benbrazyoutube

11 ай бұрын

You don't think so?

Hey Ben hope you’re doing well , bring a Camel to Canada 😂

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah you want a camel? I'll bring one next time

You look Egyptian that is why they speak English 😂

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah they obviously only say that to engage tourists

What many people don't understand is that the guides have no monthly income, you would be doing them a favor with 100 EGY Pouds

@benbrazyoutube

11 ай бұрын

Of course I understand that. It doesn't change the fact that I don't want a camel ride.

There's absolutely nothing worth seeing in this country

@benbrazyoutube

9 ай бұрын

Why do you say that?

Glad to see the Pizza Hut outside the pyramids survived since 2009! ;)

@benbrazyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Let me guess... you ate there??