Shukran

That's how they say thank you in Egypt. But why is there poverty outside the hotel grounds? What can we learn from what is happening in Egypt? Is the tax system also to blame? What is it like?

The closest warmth to Europe in January

In my previous blog, I wrote that Egypt was one of the first countries. So, it had every opportunity to develop the most. The sun closest to Europe in January is the perfect reason for scantily clad people speaking all European languages to walk on the beach here. Why don’t Europeans flock here?

How much does an apartment cost?

The guide proudly announced that Latvians also tend to buy apartments here in Hurghada. How much do they cost? On average, around EUR 1,000 per square meter, or around EUR 100,000 for a large two-room apartment. Not so cheap after all.

EUR 200 a month is a good salary

I chat with a local guy who works at the hotel by the pool. Every day, without holidays. He earns around EUR 200 per month and is happy because he has a job. Others outside the hotel do harder work for even less pay. I asked him why. He immediately threw a stone into the government’s garden in a hushed voice. At the same time, he looked around carefully to make sure no one could hear him. Even the best hotels in Egypt do not seem to stand out particularly, for example, compared to the hotels on offer in Antalya.