Be careful of the SCAMELS!

@Lenman55

4 жыл бұрын

thats soooo racist wth

@eilrahc700

4 жыл бұрын

Lenman55 LOOOOOL

@astr0hax173

4 жыл бұрын

My man mikey with the puns hitting it again

@gamingwithhawk123

4 жыл бұрын

Mikey when you trying buffet in India again????????/

@killershootin6934

4 жыл бұрын

Thx for admitting impossible "meat" tastes gross lol

Scamels! That is such a shame. You got better footage of the pyramids than them horrible people. I hate when this happens. Especially in a situation where your stuck. I'm glad you got out ok.

@luka3174

4 жыл бұрын

I thinks its pretty common for tourists to get scammed in Egypt

@KokkoiiMatoku

4 жыл бұрын

@@luka3174 doesnt make it okay especially when it can get dangerous.

@luka3174

4 жыл бұрын

Brittany Johnson many scams will slightly threaten but won’t. Organised scammers knows that if someone is killed or injurged it will gain attention from authorities and media

@KokkoiiMatoku

4 жыл бұрын

@@luka3174 doesnt matter it's still dangerous regardless.

@TomAKAVeto

4 жыл бұрын

@@luka3174 It is. I went to egypt last year and you constantly get pestered by people who are trying to rip you off. Even if you pay to go with a tour company, the tour guides try to scam you and take you to their friends business where they give you lengthy sales pitches and try to convince you to buy tacky tchotchkes.

Mike eating in business class: Eh, it’s nothing special. Also Mike at McDonalds: This is the most majestic burger I’ve ever eaten.

@kesuya

4 жыл бұрын

Plane food is generally gross tbh

@sammichhh

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, it's airplane food so it's kindaaaa bound to suck

@mikebuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Well, there’s a reason why it’s the most popular restaurant chain in the world.

@otterworldly9914

3 жыл бұрын

When you're flying business class, you expect your food to be business class as well. That pancake looked like it's been on the plane for two flights.

@evettejansevanrensburg1699

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Cairo and have to say, their McDonald's are really yummy!

They scammed the wrong person. He can really get the word out.

@qee540

4 жыл бұрын

:V

@easyduster

4 жыл бұрын

Fr last time he got scammed in Philippines the guy got arrested. It was on the news apparently

@qee540

4 жыл бұрын

stupid idiots never gets anyway in life. and that person had chosen his route; he choose to get arrested and mess himself up :V

@miamazingness

4 жыл бұрын

@@easyduster wow!

@ahmeda.maksood9977

4 жыл бұрын

It won't matter every1 knows about the pyramids scam they even try to scam locals LOL

Report that Uber driver! He's in on the scam and taking a cut. He doesn't deserve to work for them.

I’m going to Egypt next year thanks for the Heads up on scams - I’ve almost been scammed in Malaysia, Paris and Hawaii and am not about to get tried in Egypt. Got to be street smart

@legendsofruneterralegend3577

4 жыл бұрын

Happy im a country boy, you can keep the city smarts lol.

@dennythedavinchi3832

4 жыл бұрын

I went to Egypt and give you some tips on down below. - Do not walk outside alone especially if you are a female traveler. - For the Pyramid and camel ride, ask hotel/guest house tour guide available, a guide lead you to professional livestock for horse and camel. they give you a negotiable price from $35/$50/$70, I hade $50 with an hour ride with camel rider. Just give him about $10 tips will make him at least satisfies. -I do not recommend you to go on a night train(I did not take it before) it's small uncomfortable and the price is about $100. Just take a train between Alexandria and Cairo, it's the cleanest train. Luxor to Aswan train was full of garbages on the hall and below a seat - Whenever you go, take a tour guide is the most reliable and good price than just do yourself. - Lastly, there are two restaurants I recommend: Alexandria( Muhammad, it's famous restaurant Mike also went in strictly dumpling), Luxor( I do not know the name but you can find only meat restaurant just across the train station, most reasonable price in whole I Egypt travelled)

@sharifmousallati7041

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I live in Egypt and have been to the pyramids a few times, a few tips, don’t park there if you have a car they charge a lot, also don’t respond to anyone who offers you anything IGNORE THEM AT ALL COSTS

@Dainith

4 жыл бұрын

I thinks it's gonna happen to you again, lol, you been fooled more than twice, you like it!!!

@pickledjalapeno9482

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennythedavinchi3832 & @Sharif Mousallati thank you both! Be safe everyone!

Ahh we were in Egypt the exact same time Mikey! Beautiful country with amazing people, however completely agree with you. The first time I went to the pyramids, I had the exact experience that you had. Do not take the camel/horse rides; these guys are illegal and bribe the policemen to let them into to the pyramid complex. They say it is the only way to go and see the pyramids. For my second time (to be honest, I didn't want to go again because of my first experience, but my family wanted to go and see the pyramids), it was much better. If you are being driven into the complex, you need to tell the driver to completely ignore the guys at the first gate and proceed to the official entrance(Warning: It can get quite aggressive as they physically stand in front of the car). The weird thing was is that the policemen at the first entrance as where you are from??? I don't know if this is for security reasons or for scam opportunities. However, once you are at the official gates to the complex, it is absolutely fine. My word of advice for people looking to see the pyramids, take an official guide to take you around, much less hassle. Please don't let these illegal SCAMELS ruin the opportunity to go and see the pyramids.

I hired a local to be my your guide when I was in Cairo and he rode in the Uber with me so i was never scammed. I told him how much I was willing to pay for the camel ride and he negotiated till he found someone who would take me for cheap. Find yourself a guide if you can!

@H3adl3sschick3n

2 жыл бұрын

This guy thinks he's a genius but the amount he paid for the guide was more than what he would have been scammed for

You need to report that Uber driver. He does not need to be a driver.

@mcjunieb

4 жыл бұрын

Especially since the uber driver probably got a cut of the cash

@godsanta9412

4 жыл бұрын

is call a kickback

@elissar1793

4 жыл бұрын

Lol ok but do you think the police will not scam him I mean its Egypt not the USA

@radwasalah9518

4 жыл бұрын

@@elissar1793 he well not trust me iam Egyptian we have a good honest devoted policemen in our country but unfortunately you can't control everything and everyone we need to have conscience not only in Egypt in everywhere

@dopamineinkk9911

4 жыл бұрын

Haha the cops would scam u there

It's so sad that you had to go through this. unfortunately these camel guys are always like that with everybody but sure it must have been much worse since you are a tourist. so nice to have you in here. try to have some of the local authentic Egyptian food, you will most probably like it. so sorry for what happened to you again.

Do you mean “basmati rice” you’ve called it balsamic rice a few times.

@AcE-111

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Godfrey 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@michelleredd8440

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thought I was the only one that caught that. I was thinking is it rice or some kinda salad?

@SummerStormsz

4 жыл бұрын

I always confuse the 2

@ebecky4275

4 жыл бұрын

Right

@SiiobhanK13

4 жыл бұрын

I realised that too!! 🙈

I'm so extremely grateful for you Mike. Life can be a real rollar coaster and I feel watching you pauses life and takes me to places I'll probably never see. Thankyou for this.

It’s a shame that Egypt isn’t as nice to visit anymore. I felt like the country went back a hundred years or so. They scam you, they have no respect for tourists (some are nice), super misogynistic. If you spoke some Arabic, that’d help, but it’s a shame how they rip off innocent people. The Nile river in Cairo was pretty disappointing as well as they dump the sewage there and it smells and looks pretty bad. The museum there was also very disappointing. Very dirty, no english texts explaining what I’m looking at, a lot of ancient stuff kept in very poor conditions which is making them decay due to lack of preservation. I’m sorry if this was all negative, I just really had an awful experience there. :( I hope Egypt becomes a better place to visit in the future!

@Aevilbeast

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's real shame the way Egypt is rapidly deteriorating. I've known so many people who were so excited to finally go to Egypt because it was their dream to go there, only to come back super disappointed and just depressed. They just felt so ripped off, and/or nothing lived up to their expectations at all. One friend likened it to finally meeting your hero you looked up to when you were a kid, only to find out they're a drunk con-man. It's sad to think that instead of Egypt being a bustling and thriving world-renowned destination full of a thousands of years worth's of culture and history is rapidly becoming a dangerous third world country that no one wants to go to. But one thing does give me hope! That throughout history Egypt has changed so many, many time and has been strong enough to survive so many different wars, rulers and cultures, and have been able to bounce back up again despite everything against it. I just hope it's able to recover before too much of it is ruined beyond repair!

@kar1m296

4 жыл бұрын

steven mathew Actually Egypt is one of the most secular states in the Middle East and the least Islamic

@dr.apollo4226

4 жыл бұрын

Coptic Patriot It’s not. After the parliament and monarchy were overthrown, we developed into a very conservative country full of poverty. Barely any women walk without hijab now. Back in the day most women didn’t feel compelled to do so, but if you don’t have hijab now, you’d get harassed by people and the police. The Christians here lost all their rights and there’s no tolerance for any other religions. It’s really not a good place to be, even for Muslims. Now we have dictator, but at least he’s trying to fix the country.

@kar1m296

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.apollo4226 Not really im christian and i feel very safe here and i have my full rights

@dr.apollo4226

4 жыл бұрын

Coptic Patriot That’s nice to hear. What part of Egypt are you from?

Ive been to many countries and I agree that Egypt has the worst scammers.

@ahmedelsawy567

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, as Egyptian But as per my knowledge there is police men at all tourism places contacts them for scams And my recommendation is to have local guide

@rempuiasailung6980

4 жыл бұрын

DeepFriedMochi진 we have scammers by the millions in India too, but not of this magnitude lol, I guess the scammers in Egypt won’t even mind taking away all u have and leave u to die, at least Indian scammers won’t do that 😅😂😀

@ahmedelsawy567

4 жыл бұрын

@@rempuiasailung6980 don't be reacist, I was in India last two years and I was going to be hijacked

@Jinxerize

4 жыл бұрын

Agree of all the countries i have been to the scammers and touts in Egypt is by far the worst. It's to bad it's a beautiful country otherwise.

@thedarkemissary

4 жыл бұрын

@@ahmedelsawy567 Police men also in on it.

Wow, I thought I over paid $30 USD for a Camel ride this past November lol..the tomb you entered is free, you just walk in, don't talk to the people at the entrance.

@elyc.1554

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know that entering the pyramid is free.i will be going to egypt next month.thanks for the info!

@MiiZzJ0kEr

3 жыл бұрын

thank you !! im going in may and making sure I enjoy my stay without any problems... how much is the camel ride?

@kareembanzeeena

3 жыл бұрын

30 dollars for a camel ride.. it’s normally 30 pounds

@okiokiokiokioki0p8

3 жыл бұрын

@@MiiZzJ0kEr 50 - 100 egp max

I as an Egyptian Iam really sorry for what u have been through ..u are absolutely right about the SCAMELS and most of the tourist guide people even as an Egyptian foreigner living in Egypt we see all sorts of things in our daily lives ...I hope u come visit Egypt once more💙

You paid 700 egyptian pounds not for the ride, but for the pun you eventually came up with.

@MikeyChenX

4 жыл бұрын

worth it

@asamisaito

4 жыл бұрын

Self hearting

@ItsaMeSandy

4 жыл бұрын

@@asamisaito well deserved

@KenMathTeacher

4 жыл бұрын

But 700 Egyptian pounds is just like 40 US bucks, for a two hour excursion how is this exorbitant?? Do they usually go for less?

@asd573

4 жыл бұрын

That's what i call karma in advance.

These scammers ruin the experience of visiting a new country. Had the same experience in India. Completely throws off the vide.

@Vinsanity48

4 жыл бұрын

Don't be a stupid then, it's as simple as that, don't be in awe of everything, scammers cash on that, look normal act normal and you'll be fine. India can be overwhelming because there's a lot going around I agree, better come prepared for that feeling rather than feeling bad afterwards.

@crystalpardo6041

3 жыл бұрын

Varnesh Vaid You can’t excuse their behavior. There are plenty of countries that are beautiful that won’t try to scam you at every turn.

@Vinsanity48

3 жыл бұрын

@@crystalpardo6041 of course you can't! I'm just telling ways to adapt.

We just left Egypt, and we also had a terrible experience from the moment we arrived at the airport until we left. From having to bribe workers at the airport, to getting scammed by taxis, shop owners, and restaurants. Almost everyone we met wanted to take advantage of us and scam us, and everyone just wanted tips. Very dirty (trash everywhere). I don’t recommend visiting this country, and I know I will never be back

Oh man.. I'm so sorry this happened. But know you are loved, and we appreciate you protecting those that come after. Keep rocking Mikey!❤❤👏

Pleas never take the horse carriage form of transport. The animals are exhausted and worked hard. Made me cry. And yes, Camel rides are a scam and always check your change at the pyramids.

@stussyhuff

4 жыл бұрын

Seen the horrible treatment given to any animal in Egypt 2018.

@587mostafagamal7

4 жыл бұрын

I always get torn change which can’t be spent

@reese1337

3 жыл бұрын

where can i find a herbal Shaman

Hey Mike I'm from egypt and I've been watching you for 2 years now I'm so sorry you got scammed I hope it wont damage tour image of this beautiful country and the amazing food ot has to offer

@asserkhaled3195

3 жыл бұрын

Me to

@reese1337

3 жыл бұрын

where can i find an herbal shaman

I went to Egypt last year and managed to avoid the scammers. I also didn’t stay in Cairo, but Giza instead. Sure I saw a lot of poverty, BUT pollution was more tolerable there than in Cairo. Another plus was I woke to the pyramids every day. Nothing could beat that. My advice: understand the currency rate. Stay away from polluted Cairo (unless you wish to visit the museum), and stand your ground against the scammers! They’ll make you feel guilty, but stay strong! Lol.

I'm from Egypt and im really sorry that you had to experience that that is a small amount of people From our population and I hope you come back

Scammers...every country has them. 😡👎🏼 But not every country has scamels!! 😂🤣😂🤣 I love your dad jokes. Merry Christmas, Mikey! 🎄🎅🏻🎁☃️

@watisZion

4 жыл бұрын

You make me hungryyy

@astantine85

4 жыл бұрын

Yep India is pretty big on scammers as well.

@aimbot-yn1xi

4 жыл бұрын

Haha scamels nice joke.

@bernardlim2888

4 жыл бұрын

@UCaWaDdwe2-3d6JHGXd3VlWg Kabukicho, Tokyo - entertainment and red-light district ... try there!

@smokeralots7284

4 жыл бұрын

YEAH BUT POORER COUNTRIES HAVE WAY MORE SCAMMERS

It's really bad that I have to say this but yeah whenever you are visiting any of the historical places in Egypt you need to have an Egyptian friend or someone you trust to avoid getting scammed the people who work in these places are extreme scammers!

Egypt is gonna be in the 2020 bucketlist, fortunately I watched this video. So sorry it happened to you, but thank you so much for sharing the experience!

@pickledjalapeno9482

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you already went or not, but enjoy & be safe!

My father got scammed in Egypt and he's an Arab.. What a shame the scam cases in Egypt!

@alnourkhaled

3 жыл бұрын

It's truly sad even egyptians get scammed as well

I think the camels are often mistreated anyway so just avoid unless you know they're being treated well and the people won't scam you!

We as Egyptian get scammed too by those people but as u said u must negotiate about the price before the ride and i have to say i am so sorry that u experienced something like this , love u ❤

YES, someone else who feels they shrunk their burger! Missed your energy man, thx as always for your vids and honesty.

Thank you so much for sharing your travels!🤗😍😊

I love that you do McDonald’s all around the world ..the Pyramids look great but so sad that there a scammers like them ..So glad that you made people aware of what was going on ..Great video Mikey ..x❤️🤗

Hey mikey, I am from Egypt and I am really sorry about what happened, next time you are in egypt try to contact a local, he will show all the cool stuff to do away from the touristy places, and you will have a much better experience

@LupulAlb101

4 жыл бұрын

Hima Ashraf any local ask for tip just couse you ask about time

@himaashraf803

4 жыл бұрын

@@LupulAlb101 that will mostly happen in touristy places, but if you contacted someone on the Internet or something he will tell you what to do and where to go without even meeting him

@gilansayd6243

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is we are sorry

@LupulAlb101

4 жыл бұрын

@@himaashraf803 m8 i have been in manny country in asia but like egyptians i have never see in my life ...i was ask to give tip in the toilet of the airport just couse the guy show me where is the dryer whitout asking !!! ....i give tip to a 12-15 years boy 5 pounds( was a paid round trip with boat on the Nile) just couse i want and he ask me 10... wtf is wrong with you guy's???

@LupulAlb101

4 жыл бұрын

@@himaashraf803 and when you meet the guy gues what ?!... tip me !!!

Sad. When going to the McDonalds in Egypt is better than going to the pyramids. #scamels

@xdialga361445x

4 жыл бұрын

Now I understand from one of No Reservations episodes why Anthony bourdain didn't want to go to the pyramids at least i think that is the reason

@advocate1472

4 жыл бұрын

thedarkemissary most of all the fast food joints, kfc, Hardee's, mcdonlads all have great quality and quantity food in Egypt. I lived there.

@BeastGamer48

4 жыл бұрын

even w the scam he said the pyramids were amazing. the scam sucks sure but the pyramids are too amazing to be eclipsed by mcdonalds bruh

@gootdees5316

3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to Egypt next year thanks for the Heads up on scams - I’ve almost been scammed in Malaysia, Paris and Hawaii and am not about to get tried in Egypt. Got to be street smart

I respect your honesty Mike Thank you for talking us to Egypt

They scam us too but w live there so we can’t let them get us 😂😂so next time let an Egyptian friend join you🤦🏼‍♀️ love you mike❤️

@youssefmagar

4 жыл бұрын

انتي صح 😂👍

@reese1337

3 жыл бұрын

where can i find a shaman for medicine

Merry Christmas Mikey! Thanks for being honest and sharing the scam. Alot of people wouldn't admit it. Your honesty is only one reason I respect, trust and love you! Another reason is, I want you to be my son (in law)🥰🎄

You have to find Samir “Mr. Egypt”, from Over Egypt Tours!!! He is the best tour guide in the country!!!

@dennythedavinchi3832

4 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay? I had a tour guide about $50 for an hour.

@karlabonil5958

4 жыл бұрын

How do we know this isnt a scam?

@scarfacemmm

4 жыл бұрын

@@dennythedavinchi3832 if you ever plan to come back tell me and I am willing to help you with any inquires and tell you where to go, how much should things it cost, and what to beware of ?..... if you know these things you literally need no guide... just an uber and you will be good

@buddy1976

3 жыл бұрын

hes my Facebook friend

@buddy1976

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarfacemmm do you stay there ...do you have a fb page

Mikey I love your videos. Don't ever feel lonely ,we all love you and love watching you travel and eat and doing things we wish we were doing too.

i visited Egypt 10 years ago, interesting place. i had McArabic at McDonald's in Cairo, basically its a chicken wrap. yeah, be careful with kids trying to sell you things.

@gerardcowan155

4 жыл бұрын

What they sell you

@NaDa-gj3gr

4 жыл бұрын

Gerard Cowan tissues, water, newspaper and everything but the second you buy from them you will see yourself surrounded by dozens of them begging you

@al-nemer5063

4 жыл бұрын

At least they’re not scamming...

@gerardcowan155

4 жыл бұрын

@@al-nemer5063 no just extorting them instead

@gerardcowan155

4 жыл бұрын

@@NaDa-gj3gr thats crazy man

They’re all in the scam together that’s why your Uber driver did that. That’s sad though. They’re shaking down tourists. The way my budget is set up they would’ve had to put me in jail. Because I would be like I don’t have it dude. Do what you gotta do. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@mrmelthecat3

4 жыл бұрын

You fine 😍😍😍😍

@Hoid.

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrmelthecat3 you thirsty

@mrmelthecat3

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hoid. so is your mama

@tenwaystowearit

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Happy Holidays y’all. 😘

@Mushroomlau

4 жыл бұрын

Give the scammer a bitch slap. Jail? Worth it....

Mikey keep being awesome. I live vicariously thru you 🙂 thanks for that.

Love your videos, but also thankful for this knowledge as I plan on visiting Egypt/pyramids someday.

This is why the tourism industry has collapsed there. They are only making things worse. Such a shame. ;-(

@MaureenKo1

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment says it all. Countries that ignore tourist scams eventually do themselves no favors. Please to to the top of this thread and put it under Mikey's comment so more people can read it.

@daveholt2962

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't exactly help that they murder tourists.

@clevelandbci9562

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveholt2962 Now that's a major drawback.

@davidellis2182

4 жыл бұрын

The issue is much more related to security concerns, not scammers.

@okgoogleo3772

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveholt2962 lmao, uh? Since when was that happening. Don't make stuff up.

this actions of people in this type of places are very common. We went to red sand and literally all the holders of the motors went around us and they started pulling one of our guardians to use their motor. All the holders are individually paid by forcing people to ride in THEIR motors. it's scary.

@Nightscream452

4 жыл бұрын

isn't that basically kidnapping?

Great cinematography Mikey!! Thanx💝💝💝

New subscriber! You are HILARIOUS. Love the facial expressions! "That message didn't get to egypt" 😭😂😂😂

I heard of ones where that they won't let the camels kneel down for you get of till you pay more. I have heard of people just jumping off

I love that you came back to tell your dad joke “SCAMAL” 😂😂😂 gotta love mike’s innocence and his always seeing the good in everyone even though some don’t have any goodness in them stay you Mike 🙌🏼💜

I'm obsessed with your channel just found it binge watching you thx for the awesome content xoxo

I am really happy that you have visited my country egypt . Hope you visit again

Yeah, Egypt lost a ton of tourism cause of the scammers.

@pranavpandit153

4 жыл бұрын

Come to india

@Thekelb

4 жыл бұрын

U don’t know any thing the airports are not crowded

@user-wwwai

4 жыл бұрын

@pranav yeah just remember to bring a chastity belt.

@jpeg2753

4 жыл бұрын

@M Harris well it is back to pre-revolt levels thanks to Chinese, Russian and European tourists but you shouldn't mix politics and how the system works with the tourism industry. And what do you mean by a republican type government

@jpeg2753

4 жыл бұрын

@@pranavpandit153 he just said scammers bhai why would he go to India

Two years late, but I just wanted you to know that locals in Egypt barely ever visit these places for the same reasons. It's such a shame. I am Egyptian btw.

Happy Birthday Mikey! I didn't know you were a December birthday as well, and I love your photos and trips!

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I really enjoyed it!!!

The locals can tell right away who the tourists are ! Scamming vulnerable naive tourists is BIG business ! You made the most of it & your travel tips will help others to be aware. Appreciated your video & insightful experiences keep them coming 👍

You always say balsamic rice do you mean basmati rice? Lol love your videos Mike Chen!

@MaureenKo1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes and his subbers always know what he means.

@carterward1449

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaureenKo1 it isn't your sworn duty to get snarky with every comment that trys correcting him about this lol

@BANExLORD

4 жыл бұрын

fattymoko you’re so mad right now

@lilndnfeather

4 жыл бұрын

Lol it’s fine and obviously it that important 😊

@xxloveyou77

4 жыл бұрын

as a food vlogger, he should be corrected

hanks for sharing your experience and the bad experience you went thru. When I get to visit Egypt, I will know to be caution about that little problem to keep my vacation experience good.

Hey you might not see this but just gotta say, I love how real you are compared to 90% of the other people who go around the world traveling and trying food and reviewing things. Keep it up

I actually really appreciate the insight. I’m traveling over to Alexandria soon and was thinking about stopping to see the pyramids so it’s nice to know what to look out for. Also this kind of thing happens in every major city and unless you know everything about the customs they exploit you for it so don’t beat yourself up. At least you taught me what not to do lol

Attention: Government of Egypt ... you better put your acts together ... stop those scammers for your country sake... thanks Mike .. being a retiree I was planning to be on that place too .. but ! ! !

@bpalmieri1981

4 жыл бұрын

there more worried about grave robbing , terrorism and murders than scams ATM

@nathanmiller1

4 жыл бұрын

Since Mike is a relatively famous and influential vlogger, his exposure of such incident could push the Egyptian authorities to crackdown on this kind of behaviour. For instance, when he vlogged about the time he got scammed by a taxi driver in the Philippines, it prompted their government to act and the taxi driver was arrested.

@trevsweb

4 жыл бұрын

It's a running joke there really. Everyone who lives there knows that everything is about corruption. Police, army, politicians. The rest of Egypt is a friendly place. Cairo is like hardcore mode. You need to be really savvy not to get scammed or pickpocketed there.

@thevinceberry

4 жыл бұрын

Can you write that to Mexico too

@Thekelb

4 жыл бұрын

francisco breva every country has scammers idiots

That last line was badass! hahah Thanks for taking us along! :] Much love brotha

It’s my first time seeing one of your videos but I absolutely enjoyed it and I’ll be back for more 😃

Sorry for your awful experience, luckily you got to see the pyramids tho.... thank you for the heads up. And thank you for sharing.

@MaureenKo1

4 жыл бұрын

If those people from Egypt who are reading and apologizing to Mikey don't realize it, you hit the nail on the head. Visitors will either be more aware or skip the pyramids altogether.

"Scamels" !!! omg I died😂😂😂😂

This is your first video Ive come across. Great content!

You're almost to that 1 million Mikey! Keep going!

If I travel to a country where negotiating is the norm, I make sure to bring a friend who is used to doing so. If not, you will get scammed.

@mohit_panjwani

3 жыл бұрын

Or be a bilingual and speak your local language with them.

This is totally different than my experience in '95. As soon as I got past the security gate at the airport in Cairo I was swamped by masses of people. The drive to the hotel (as well as the drive to the pyramids) was through masses of people in the streets and everytime we stopped someone tried to get me to buy something. Even the cab driver insisted on hanging out with me! The only time I was alone outside of my hotel was iin the sectioned off area of the sound and light show! People, people everywhere! Tell the cab driver to take you to the Sphinx, that's how I avoided that scam of a camel ride in.

Heading to Egypt in October. Thank u for the video!

I love your videos. Especially the 7-11 ones.

Been ordering from the dollar menu my whole life, this video opened my eyes

@alexchastka1522

4 жыл бұрын

My booty itch

Yup, it's sad but Egypt is definitely one of those countries that you're better off doing a group tour, especially for day trips to Giza.

@FoodforThought12345678dsds

4 жыл бұрын

you must be chinese, lol

Always been a dream of mine to visit Egypt. Looks like an awesome time.

It just goes to show you, good edits and music makes any random video look and feel a whole lot better

Sorry you had to ride a scamel

Bummer about you getting scammed :( .. but at least you saw the pyramids and was eating breakfast by the Nile River 💖 #God Bless You Mikey😘

Thanks for all your advice...

What's good Mike! I hope you had a good time!

So cool that you’re in Egypt. The pyramids are nice but you have to be careful

8:49 Hey Mikey, I moved abroad at age 17 and wasn't able to eat at a McDonald's until 12 years later. I always point out the burgers had gotten smaller! No one believes me and there is no evidence to back this up but I am sure they shrank!

Awesome video, Mikey -- sorry about the scamels. :( Good to know, though! Glad other parts of your visit to Egypt were better! :D

I subscribed just because of your honest video review

Hey Mikey, if you ever go to the Netherlands again and visit a McDonald's you should try the maestro burger. The best burger McDonald's has in the Netherlands. They used to have a BBQ version which was really good. Right now they have a truffel mayonaise sauce. And yes it's also very delicious

@parisvalles3179

4 жыл бұрын

Can you send me some of them truffle mayonnaise I like to try it

@FutureFairytale

4 жыл бұрын

Last year truffle burger was bland...

@hallobre

4 жыл бұрын

He should try the Dutch fries sauce!!! Why doesn’t the rest of European McDonalds have that?!

@TaigaStripesVT

4 жыл бұрын

Get the man a MacKroket tbh

@MikeyChenX

4 жыл бұрын

ok!

Pls dont just let this go. Contact the antiquities in Egypt and tell them.

@TheArtofThings

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it is like Mexico where selling on history property is illegal and the government owns it?

@thedarkemissary

4 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: They're also in on it. #scamels

@nannn647

4 жыл бұрын

I think you all got wrong here, don’t contact anybody, everything in Egypt are scam. You shouldn’t believe anyone there.

@ansafamin6884

4 жыл бұрын

@@thedarkemissary lol what if i told you. Its true. The country cov is bunch of thiefs and scamers. And soon enough they will get throwen off

@kevin.afton_

4 жыл бұрын

They know it very well and they dont care.

I love egypt and just by looking at your video makes me feel like if I'm there... The chills the excitement 😢😍

Thanks for looking out for us, Mikey!

Just love how he said: look at this parimide its pretty tiny, yeah its tiny

The McDonalds seemed cheap compared to prices in the UK ( 36 EGP for a Big Mac works out to be about £1.69 UK price, while in the UK a big mac is about £3.09).

@BigMacMick

4 жыл бұрын

£3.29 for a Bigmac at my local, but i do the survey on the receipt and get Bigmac and medium fries for £1.99, i've been using that offer for over 3 years ;)

@mistamonyet1441

4 жыл бұрын

There is this thing called the "bigmac index" it will show how many bigmacs a resident can can buy with their yearly income of each country

@sakurakou2009

4 жыл бұрын

people in egypt consider mac food to be very expensive actually .

@efogg3

4 жыл бұрын

the UK is expensive

@sakurakou2009

4 жыл бұрын

@@efogg3 but the average salaries are high , in egypt salaries are very low comparied to UK .

Totally sucks when ur getting scammed but I'm glad you posted this video. It's an important lesson, and part of the travelling experience. Scammers operate in so many countries taking advantage of guests to their country. A scourge to society, and an object of shame to their own people. For some reason they often come in the form of taxi drivers and tour operators. Sounds like you handled it well though. I learnt the hard way to never let someone touch your wallet or phone to "help" you.

Looove your videos 😁 when will you come to South America???

I am sorry that you had to face this type of people who are just small percentage of Egyptian ..u should report to the nearest police officer in such situation and he will help you for sure ... I hope that u enjoy the rest of your trip ... And i am sure u will have maximum fun in Alexandria.... and try some Egyptian food like fool ,falafel ,and koshary and some meat like kabab and kofta .... And sorry again for the scam u faced ❤️

@xonce4296

4 жыл бұрын

First the police is working with the scammers they are partners and every single person I know been in Egypt got scammed it is just very corrupt country no one can fix it

Thank you, Mr. Chen, for the heads up on the scamels. The Egyptians that I know are really nice people. They are from Alexandria, Egypt.

@user-xg3yi5bo6k

4 жыл бұрын

Im from ALEX, EGYPT

Thank you for letting me know about the scam. You're awesome

Merry Christmas 🎄 hope your not alone for the holidays

I completely understand. Ive lived here in Cairo for many years. It wasn't always as bad as it now. I took my mum and aunt who came from London last year and its alot of haggling and scam artists along the way. It's always best to have someone Egyptian, preferably male, to be with you to work things out. All official tickets are sold at the main gates. Ignore all other people other than the maingate ticket office. Have lts of change with you. The guys that have camels inside the pyramids are ridiculous with prices quoting $100+ for a photo with the camels etc We hired the horses from the stables before entering the pyramids and met them inside from the back entrance to the pyramids (there is also a ticket office there). We paid 300 Egyptian pounds for 2 horse and carts to take us around for the hour. Plus then we gave them tips like 100 Egyptian to both guys.

Ive never seen him so dissapointed about food when he ate it in the plane

I love watching your videos Mikey. Dang! I envy you for travelling everywhere and being able to taste different types of food. My dream for the next ten years. God bless

I just love your channels ..