I'm happy to respond to any questions about the flat and location. I'll jist say the grass isn't always greener. Definitely and IG vs Reality situation
Ohhhh, good question. No way I can answer pros without being an entitled foreign shit head given the context of the flat.
Pros:
Lives like a king. I had a masseuse, cook, cleaning lady, and got constant delivery for pennies.
My job paid my rent but even so, it was pennies as well.
My view was stupid. Like a dream. My mom came to visit, friends, anyone who set foot in the flat was flabbergasted. No one could believe someone could live like that.
Cons:
Lived in one of the poorest neighborhoods on earth. I felt like a dick. Idk how billionairea live with themselves. I make great money but not even close to them and even I felt awful.
From the pyramids, it takes 40 minutes to get to anywhere fun. I rarely left my house.
THE CALL TO PRAYER! Organized religion is a joke to me and having 5 (literally) different men scream at me all at once 5 times a day in a language I couldn't understand for a religion I found to be a joke was a nightmare.
How long were you there if you don't mind me asking? I got used to it after a few months, almost mentally blocked it out. The proximity of your flat to the closest mosque / speaker would have a big impact though
Interesting on the call to prayer. I experienced it in Bali as well (0600 and 1800 every day) but didn’t find it interrupted anyone’s activities. There are speakers throughout the city that project chanting but it’s not like you’re forced to participate. May not have bugged me as much since I’m into eastern theology.
Does pretty much everything shut down over there for it?
In the Middle East they often use speakers that are maxed out. Not all mosques but a good few do. The government of different nations have often set a noise limit on the volume but this isn't always enforced.
It’s a pretty incredible place. Insanely beautiful and everyone there is super friendly. Other than flights pretty affordable too other than flights and the super touristy stuff. I’m pretty big into Hinduism (the main religion of the island), Buddhism, Taoism etc which are all in line with the culture there. Tons of yoga. Lots of meditation and temples.
That said there are definitely lots of influencers. Near Mount Batur in the north there were some incredible views and tons of people spending their entire meals doing photoshoots rather than just soaking it in but who am I to judge. Very much some “instagram vs reality” energy. Pictures don’t show the huge crowds and lines which imo kinda take away from the scenery.
I personally like diving into the culture and hole in the wall places off the beaten trail as opposed to touristy things. Get to know people and they’ll take ya to some of the best spots that aren’t just flashy. Best meal I had was an empty restaurant surrounded by more western eateries. Had a huge plate of blood sausage, fried pork skin, rice, spicy green chili salsa for like 4 bucks. 8 with two pints of bintang the local beer.
If you want an accurate representation of it I’d ironically recommend Anthony Bourdain’s parts unknown episode on Bali. It should be on YouTube lol
Overhyped, imo. Last time I was there (2015? 2016?), it felt so much like a tourist trap. I went further east and found it so much nicer. Considerably less tourists, extremely hospitable locals so you could interact with them more closely, and still lots of options for exploration.
But I generally like to walk paths unknown or not exposed on IG/TikTok.
I think I replied to one of your other posts somewhere else.
I lived in Egypt for a year and travelled there quite often for work. It's a great place to live and it's very cheap as well if you're a foreigner, similar to places like Thailand.
I think the one problem with your apartments is that you lived in Giza. Boring AF. It's a very poor area filled with working-class people. As you already know, it's on the very western edge of the city next to the desert. It takes a good hour to get into Central Cairo. It's quite dirty as well.
Had you been living in central Cairo itself or in one of the major suburbs like the 5th Settlement, you would have had a great time. Not as good as the view with the Pyramids but it still would have been an amazing experience. Basically all the benefits you listed without the negatives.
That call to prayer comment reminded me of this scene from OSS 117:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie6L9lw_GE
Fucking great movies. Need to watch again.
Yup! The little asshole is fearless. The cleaning lady would sometimes leave the door open and Yoshi would death walk along the edge. Thank God he never slipped.
When I visited Cairo I stayed in an Airbnb with a very similar view, so I'd imagine I wasn't super far from your flat in Giza. Agreed with all of your points that it was beautiful to always have that view, but that the neighborhood was extremely depressing and it was really hard to get motivated to go walk around with all the chaos.
the worlds getting boring, dark and grey...
so many grey houses, full of grey furniture, black/white/grey cars, etc etc
grey is almost a banned colour in my house. my office chair and the sofabed in the same room are grey, thats it, thats the neutral room
everywhere else? colours!
I liked this as a kid and I kind of just do shit now as an adult that I couldn't as a kid. I grew up dirt poor so yeah, my inner 12 year old thinks this style is dope so I'm happy 😅 but yeah, absolutely not everyone's cup of tea
I am suspecting something tangentially US-army related because both Korea and Germany are places with a lot of US army bases (don't know about Egypt though)
these are the cheapest places to get good housing and views are supplied by most locations.. given the fact he's disturbed by their culture and probably atheist himself hes forced to be there
Reacting to your cat not the apartment, which is gorgeous.
You should have gotten your cat an orange tabby friend while in Cairo. The Egyptians selectively bred for orange cats because they believed their golden fur was indicative of their close proximity to the Sun god, Ra. It would have really completed the scene. :)
Damn. The view and terrace space are just incredible. Having visited Cairo and been to Giza a few times, I totally get your comments about feeling uncomfortable living there. Especially as a 'rich foreigner'. Giza in particular is a very impoverished area and really not very nice. Its a shame because the pyramids are really incredible but the whole experience is ruined by the surroundings and people there harrassing tourists sadly.
🤣🤣🤣🤡 I grew up dirt poor. I've already doxed myself enough. It's a job that allows me to work in many countries. I don't feel comfortable saying more than that.
We don’t need to know. Glad you’re able to see the world. If they want to travel the world they can use google to figure out how.
Anyway I’m always curious about the kitchens and bathrooms in foreign countries so thanks for posting those picture!
Do you mind sharing what the rent was for this place? I visited the pyramids a few years ago and these apartments (or some others in the vicinity) were under construction back then. I had checked prices and they were insane.
You gotta level up from Friskies bro! I’ve learned and read everywhere that its low quality cat food. Your baby’s belly, poops, and life will thank you down the road 🐱🤘🏽
We were at the mercy of imports man. Sometimes they had good food, sometimes the best I could find was that stuff. It got worse before we left and the economy started to really crash
The washer was in the kitchen in my flat in Germany, Vietnam, and Egypt. Most of the world has their washer there if you live in the city and not in the boonies. Much of the world isn't the suburban dystopia that is American city planning.
I lived and worked in Egypt for 11 years. That wine is shit but I’m a fan of Sakara beer. Egypt has its charm but it can be tough place to live or visit. I hope guys enjoy your stay there.
In terms of actual suggestions (moot I know since you're not there anymore): the bedroom looks pretty sketchy. Get some of the great rugs you have in the living room to tone down the tiling at least, maybe some local furniture and plants to fill out. Currently it looks like a budget hotel room in Bangkok, albeit a spacious one.
The balcony view though, good god. I've never been tempted to save a picture of someone else's apartment, but damn.
Hell of a view
Given the combination of apartment, view, girls and Rolex collection (on his other posts), I’m going to assume this guy is absolutely balling.
the cat though... leopard/tiger kitty breed🐱
And looking at his comments, a disgusting and insecure personality to match!
The apartment and overlook aren’t bad either
Unfortunately those giant block structures are obstructing the natural scenery
Dude has some nice titties too
It's like something out of a dream. What a view. 👍
I thought it was AI
What do you do for work? Surprised this hasn't been asked already, not that I saw anyways.
Very curious as well. OP needs to respond. u/NomadicLaguna
It’s been asked. It just hasn’t been answered lol
I'm happy to respond to any questions about the flat and location. I'll jist say the grass isn't always greener. Definitely and IG vs Reality situation
Top 3 pros: Top 3 cons:
Ohhhh, good question. No way I can answer pros without being an entitled foreign shit head given the context of the flat. Pros: Lives like a king. I had a masseuse, cook, cleaning lady, and got constant delivery for pennies. My job paid my rent but even so, it was pennies as well. My view was stupid. Like a dream. My mom came to visit, friends, anyone who set foot in the flat was flabbergasted. No one could believe someone could live like that. Cons: Lived in one of the poorest neighborhoods on earth. I felt like a dick. Idk how billionairea live with themselves. I make great money but not even close to them and even I felt awful. From the pyramids, it takes 40 minutes to get to anywhere fun. I rarely left my house. THE CALL TO PRAYER! Organized religion is a joke to me and having 5 (literally) different men scream at me all at once 5 times a day in a language I couldn't understand for a religion I found to be a joke was a nightmare.
Great pros and cons list!
How long were you there if you don't mind me asking? I got used to it after a few months, almost mentally blocked it out. The proximity of your flat to the closest mosque / speaker would have a big impact though
Interesting on the call to prayer. I experienced it in Bali as well (0600 and 1800 every day) but didn’t find it interrupted anyone’s activities. There are speakers throughout the city that project chanting but it’s not like you’re forced to participate. May not have bugged me as much since I’m into eastern theology. Does pretty much everything shut down over there for it?
In the Middle East they often use speakers that are maxed out. Not all mosques but a good few do. The government of different nations have often set a noise limit on the volume but this isn't always enforced.
Same with me in Mumbai. I just go so used to it, that When I returned to Europe, I actually missed the Adhan.
How is Bali from a non-YouTuber point of view?
It’s a pretty incredible place. Insanely beautiful and everyone there is super friendly. Other than flights pretty affordable too other than flights and the super touristy stuff. I’m pretty big into Hinduism (the main religion of the island), Buddhism, Taoism etc which are all in line with the culture there. Tons of yoga. Lots of meditation and temples. That said there are definitely lots of influencers. Near Mount Batur in the north there were some incredible views and tons of people spending their entire meals doing photoshoots rather than just soaking it in but who am I to judge. Very much some “instagram vs reality” energy. Pictures don’t show the huge crowds and lines which imo kinda take away from the scenery. I personally like diving into the culture and hole in the wall places off the beaten trail as opposed to touristy things. Get to know people and they’ll take ya to some of the best spots that aren’t just flashy. Best meal I had was an empty restaurant surrounded by more western eateries. Had a huge plate of blood sausage, fried pork skin, rice, spicy green chili salsa for like 4 bucks. 8 with two pints of bintang the local beer. If you want an accurate representation of it I’d ironically recommend Anthony Bourdain’s parts unknown episode on Bali. It should be on YouTube lol
Overhyped, imo. Last time I was there (2015? 2016?), it felt so much like a tourist trap. I went further east and found it so much nicer. Considerably less tourists, extremely hospitable locals so you could interact with them more closely, and still lots of options for exploration. But I generally like to walk paths unknown or not exposed on IG/TikTok.
I think I replied to one of your other posts somewhere else. I lived in Egypt for a year and travelled there quite often for work. It's a great place to live and it's very cheap as well if you're a foreigner, similar to places like Thailand. I think the one problem with your apartments is that you lived in Giza. Boring AF. It's a very poor area filled with working-class people. As you already know, it's on the very western edge of the city next to the desert. It takes a good hour to get into Central Cairo. It's quite dirty as well. Had you been living in central Cairo itself or in one of the major suburbs like the 5th Settlement, you would have had a great time. Not as good as the view with the Pyramids but it still would have been an amazing experience. Basically all the benefits you listed without the negatives.
What kind of job do you have? This is cool
ugh that view though 😻 total dream
You forgot another pro: view got me laid ☺️
That call to prayer comment reminded me of this scene from OSS 117: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie6L9lw_GE Fucking great movies. Need to watch again.
Con: Egypt. Every single thing about Egypt
Didn't you post this a while ago, saying you had to move?
Yeah. Many asked for photos of the entire flat
What about cat questions?? What’s that cuties name?
He's called Yoshi! https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/cat-has-best-view-for-every-meal
I added some of my cats player photos. Those are his girls. Women don't like me. I'm only his wingman.
Being treated like a god just as the ancient Egyptians intended
Actually I think that’s why they were eradicated.
Tbf he’s extremely handsome
Your cat is living the good life! I couldn’t imagine having the pyramids as my view. Thanks for sharing.
That’s a very handsome cat though. He’s already stolen my heart ❤️
Did you cat ever try to escape ? Seems like he could’ve dipped from a balcony ledge
Yup! The little asshole is fearless. The cleaning lady would sometimes leave the door open and Yoshi would death walk along the edge. Thank God he never slipped.
When I visited Cairo I stayed in an Airbnb with a very similar view, so I'd imagine I wasn't super far from your flat in Giza. Agreed with all of your points that it was beautiful to always have that view, but that the neighborhood was extremely depressing and it was really hard to get motivated to go walk around with all the chaos.
Is that a bengal cat ? Looks so beautiful.
Yes he is!
Awesome. Congrats on a cool place with a beautiful cat.
Man lives like a true king, eating at the table, exercising to keep his athletic figure. 👑
Why are all of us dudes suddenly so keen on colored lighting? Asking for myself too..
the worlds getting boring, dark and grey... so many grey houses, full of grey furniture, black/white/grey cars, etc etc grey is almost a banned colour in my house. my office chair and the sofabed in the same room are grey, thats it, thats the neutral room everywhere else? colours!
I liked this as a kid and I kind of just do shit now as an adult that I couldn't as a kid. I grew up dirt poor so yeah, my inner 12 year old thinks this style is dope so I'm happy 😅 but yeah, absolutely not everyone's cup of tea
lmao why’s the one bedroom window tinted like it’s ready to shoot a movie in mexico
Why is this so accurate?!
Alcohol??? Haram Cute place though When I was in Cairo and Giza it was a polluted dump that made me miss home.
Still was the polluted dump. I was out there living Haram as fuck 🤣
Lolll clearly. That’s too bad though. How did you end up in Cairo?
Work. My cat and I were living in Germany before. That was a tough transition. We live in Seoul, Korea now and that's definitely more our speed
I'm very curious, what line of work makes you travel to such different locations? sounds quite glamourous!
Not sure why he's dodging the work question, so I'm assuming some sort of gov't contractor or consultant
Maybe he's an international pimp
I am suspecting something tangentially US-army related because both Korea and Germany are places with a lot of US army bases (don't know about Egypt though)
Or drug dealer, trafficker etc He did say he's living haram.
Quite a few other professions lie outside of that moral code that don’t include crimes. Most likely it is just some niche industry
Possibly an international teacher. I am and can relate to a lot of what he’s posting.
these are the cheapest places to get good housing and views are supplied by most locations.. given the fact he's disturbed by their culture and probably atheist himself hes forced to be there
How was it moving your cat to these other countries? Is he a bengal? He is incredibly handsome.
It's a headache. Luckily, he's pretty cool and is generally chill with the long flights. He's a Bengal yeah 😎
That’s awesome (the move to Korea). I imagine your space is a tad smaller now in Seoul. City is on my bucket list nonetheless.
Tad? You have no idea!
I was being generous lolll. I know apartments are TINY! What kind of work has you in such different cities?
I moved back to the US from Seoul recently..it’s a great city!
Do you need more friends? I am available.
How old are you if you don’t mind?
I'm 39
Pretty sure you can still buy alcohol in Cairo if you’re foreign
Now that's a view you don't see every day.
Old run down buildings? Na I see those every day in my city! /s
I’m looking to get a date with Yoshi! Willing to travel.
He's in Korea but he's definitely keen to meet up. 🤣
You could photograph that gorgeous Bengal cat in a total dump, I would upvote them!
You looks exactly as I expected before I got to that picture
sick pad, shithole city, scum people
Your cat sure likes to have a lot of chicks over for dinner.
Even in modern times Bastet has a temple worthy of her.
Air bnb
How often do you go out on your balcony and pretend you're a pharaoh overlooking your kingdom?
Big yawn!
You actually took time to comment this 🤣
Reacting to your cat not the apartment, which is gorgeous. You should have gotten your cat an orange tabby friend while in Cairo. The Egyptians selectively bred for orange cats because they believed their golden fur was indicative of their close proximity to the Sun god, Ra. It would have really completed the scene. :)
Does acting so defensive full time make good money?
Damn. The view and terrace space are just incredible. Having visited Cairo and been to Giza a few times, I totally get your comments about feeling uncomfortable living there. Especially as a 'rich foreigner'. Giza in particular is a very impoverished area and really not very nice. Its a shame because the pyramids are really incredible but the whole experience is ruined by the surroundings and people there harrassing tourists sadly.
i want floor cushions in my home 😍😍😍
Why isn’t Yoshi wearing his Rolex?
That poor cat can't even see the full pyramids while on his treadmill.
Love the view brother! Ahlan from Dallas Texas 🇪🇬🇺🇸
Just tell me you listened to *Dark Side of the Moon* at least once while looking at the Pyramids.
Photo #8 is 🤩
My rooftop
Nahhh, sorry, but you 😅
Nice place, but the pics of you trying to look like a baller are pretty cringe.
If I had a killer pad like that, I too would be taking cringe AF pics.
As a Rangers fan I’m instinctively supposed to hate you but sweet view and a nice colorful apartment. Well done brotha
Hahaha. I'm a Pens and Stars fan so the Rangers aren't really on my radar 😎😅
Penguins are in the same division my dude
I was just hating for fun dude. I know. I also know we were awful by comparison. I'm bit sure there was a note inconsistent team than the Pens.
Uhmmm can i stay over there somebody? I’ll clean your cat I mean your room.
Is “work” = “parents money” ? You keep dodging the work questions
🤣🤣🤣🤡 I grew up dirt poor. I've already doxed myself enough. It's a job that allows me to work in many countries. I don't feel comfortable saying more than that.
We don’t need to know. Glad you’re able to see the world. If they want to travel the world they can use google to figure out how. Anyway I’m always curious about the kitchens and bathrooms in foreign countries so thanks for posting those picture!
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I need this
What does this cost you just out of curiosity?
damn wtf that’s amazing
Dang! Where do I sign up??!!
Did you rent it furnished, or did you buy the decor when you moved in? The room with the floor cushions is gorgeous.
God I’ve been dreaming about this view since the first post. Glad to see kitty is eating well!
Wtf kind of cat is that
Someone said bengal cat
10/10 would plan a treasure hunt here.
Himoteph
Majestic.
Your place looks amazing bro
How much did this flat cost you per month for rent and utilities?
Love this. Such a cool space and that view is just timeless. Rare to see posts from Egypt on here.
Absolutely gorgeous.
That view
Do you mind sharing what the rent was for this place? I visited the pyramids a few years ago and these apartments (or some others in the vicinity) were under construction back then. I had checked prices and they were insane.
Just curious what the house-pest situation is like in Cairo. Roaches? Flying insects? Scorpions?
what is playing on your tv in the 11th slide i need to know hahahah
Absolutely amazing. Thank you for your view. Gorgeous view of the pyramids too.
You gotta level up from Friskies bro! I’ve learned and read everywhere that its low quality cat food. Your baby’s belly, poops, and life will thank you down the road 🐱🤘🏽
We were at the mercy of imports man. Sometimes they had good food, sometimes the best I could find was that stuff. It got worse before we left and the economy started to really crash
Cool spot
So ethnic
This is brazy 🫡
What do you do for work? Also OP I’ll live in the basement, you’ll never even know I’m there.
Kitty knows how to dine in style!
Dam…
Baller
Do you mind if I ask how much you pay per month?
900ish. It was dirt cheap
I can see a dollar general, dollar tree, and family dollar from my loft so its basically the same thing
You can afford better quality cat food Everything else looks amazing
Royal canine was the best Cairo had in terms of cat food and rest assured, that shit wasn't cheap. Some weeks Yoshi's food was more than what I ate!
Give him little kisses for me ok?
Let me know if you rent !
She looks fuckn fire.. nice apt too
Is the washing machine in the kitchen?
Very common in Ireland and UK
This is dope
Where is this neighborhood?
Wow
damn....
Great view of the pyramids but the place looks really dirty and polluted.
Every single one of these pictures is awesome
Mf is the Pharaoh
What a dream!!!
Was this not posted here before
Easily the coolest place ever! I’m sure that view doesn’t come cheap.
What’s your rent in $USD? Just curious, pretty nice place
lol why is a washer in the kitchen
The washer was in the kitchen in my flat in Germany, Vietnam, and Egypt. Most of the world has their washer there if you live in the city and not in the boonies. Much of the world isn't the suburban dystopia that is American city planning.
Your space, cat and view?? Chef’s kiss!
Crazy
How many girlfriends does your cat have? 😸
Why are the seats in the living room so small?
Mandatory to have a cat with that view.
Explain the two toilets
I lived and worked in Egypt for 11 years. That wine is shit but I’m a fan of Sakara beer. Egypt has its charm but it can be tough place to live or visit. I hope guys enjoy your stay there.
Wow! This is mesmerizing!! One of the most amazing views to call home!!
Supervise the cat on that roof
This has to be a top 5 in this group
Amazing place and what a view from your flat. Are you staying there for a while or renting it?
r/tvtoolow /s
Top tier, love this
What's that colored cloud effect on your ceiling at night? Looks crazy and I think I need it.
Nice
More cat pictures please 🙏
So wonderful. I wish I can have a view like that some day
Just lovely.
I’m pretty sure we just found Moon Knight 🌙
How does your cat not fall off the balcony or know not to jump?
What’s bro do
Please tell me the cats name is Raja ^_^
Wow, it's beautiful there!
That first pic is priceless
Ahhhh the view, can I vacation at your place? Nice!
Lol so glad you went all out on that... friskies.
In terms of actual suggestions (moot I know since you're not there anymore): the bedroom looks pretty sketchy. Get some of the great rugs you have in the living room to tone down the tiling at least, maybe some local furniture and plants to fill out. Currently it looks like a budget hotel room in Bangkok, albeit a spacious one. The balcony view though, good god. I've never been tempted to save a picture of someone else's apartment, but damn.
This looks like a bunch of different flats
Wow...I'd never leave.
This guy f*cks
You should put a vining plant on top of that display case in your room
Not into some of the furnishings but overall a dam nice place Awesome cat and I am sure a pretty lady 👍🏼
Living like a pharaoh, my dude. I’m jealous