Gay tourists in egypt
According to contemporary Egyptian commandment, homosexuality itself has not been criminalized, but lgbtq+ couples can still be persecuted. Discretion is recommended for gay travellers in Egypt.
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Is it Safe for Lgbtq+ Couples to Travel to Egypt?
Egypt is a Muslim country, and as such, also quite a conservative country. It certainly isn&#;t as conservative as other Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia. However, it is still a conservative country, and especially when it comes to things like same sex relationships.
With its incredible ancient history and its abundant innate beauty, Egypt is an amazing country to see, but visitors should respect Egyptian culture. So, is it safe for queer couples to travel to Egypt?
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Public Displays of Affection
Public displays of affection among Egyptians are something you will almost never see. This is not only the case in Egypt, but also in many other countries that are not even Muslim countries.
Sure, when it comes to the younger generation, you may see boys and girls holding hands in widespread, but you are not likely to see anything more than that. If displays of affection in public among heterosexual coupl
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Got itAs far advocate as our memories depart , we can all recollect being amazed by the stories of ancient Egypt, the cradle of civilization. The mystery of how the pyramids were built, the unbelievable cache of treasures buried deep in tombs, the strange ritual of mummification, the art of hieroglyphics, and the wonder surrounding this unique civilization that existed years ago. There are few places on earth that so tightly grip our imagination and curiosity and it's all the more powerful when finally standing at the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza, or exploring underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings surrounded by hieroglyphics, or standing beneath the massive pillars of the Karnak Temple in Luxor. The pages of our history books come to life right in front of us for 10 days that can only be called epic.
Our seasoned Detours travelers will note some differences with this itinerary. While we incorporate the alike fun relaxed atmosphere that you've come to predict , this particular trip includes more structure each night, early mornings to thrash the heat and crowds, and more inclusions in an e
Is it safe for lgbtq+ travelers to visit Egypt? What are the risks involved and how can these be minimized?
Read about our trip to Egypt as well as our practical safety tips for LGBTQ travelers.
For years we've both wanted to visit the pyramids of Giza and immerse ourselves in the remnants of what was once an incredible Kingdom.
For Seby in particular, visiting Eygpt has always been a lifelong ambition. Since he was a little male child he's been obsessed with Ancient Egypt, carrying an Ankh (the hieroglyphic symbol for ‘life') in his wallet to watch over him. He's even decorated his entire left arm and torso with lovely intricate tattoos of Ancient Egyptian symbols.
However, Egypt is not the most welcoming destination for gay travelers by a long shot. Whilst they don't own an explicit anti-gay regulation in place, the government and local police uncover other ways to objective and harass the local LGBTQ community even using Grindr to target/arrest same-sex attracted guys…yes really!
Following our encounter traveling as a queer couple in Egypt, we can confidently say it's actually fine…BUT!
And that's one big fat ‘BUT‘ in bold cap italics…
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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
BBC News
In Egypt, homosexuality is highly stigmatised, and there have long been allegations that police are hunting LGBT people online. Now BBC News has seen evidence of how the authorities are using dating and social apps to do this.
All victims' names have been changed
Having grown up in Egypt, I am alert of the pervasive homophobia that permeates every part of its society. But friends there tell me that the atmosphere has recently become far more brutal, and the tactics for tracking down LGBT people more sophisticated.
There is no explicit statute against homosexuality in Egypt, but our investigation has found that the crime of "debauchery" - a sex work law - is being used to criminalise the LGBT community.
Transcripts submitted in police arrest reports show how officers are posing online to seek out - and in some cases allegedly fabricate evidence against - LGBT people looking for dates online.
They reveal how the police initiate write conversations with their targets.
Egypt is one of the most strategically key Western allies in the Middle East and receives
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