Traveling to Cairo w. a Female Friend

[Compton]

It might not be against the law, but its most likely against public opinion. I hope you don't end up in the next al-qaeda video.

 

[Cookie]

Originally posted by: homercles337

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
Yeah, don't go to an Islamic country..go to Greece

QFT. I cant imagine that in this current political climate that i would EVER travel to an islamic country as an american.

I can't imagine wanting to travel to ANY other country as an american.
Lucky for me, I am not an american.

Also, Egypt is far far different than Iran. They have millions of tourists each year.
I'd say check with reputable sources, (ie. NOT ATOT opinions) but I'm sure you'll be fine.

That said, there are dangerous areas in Egypt not recommended for travellers.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: her209
What's the punishment if you get caught?

chop off their heads

NakaNaka wants to risk beheading to save a couple $

 

[thehstrybean]

:camera:s of the girl?

 

[getbush]

Originally posted by: bum

Gay people have been beaten or killed in this country by people, too? I highly doubt any Egyptians would do something like that to an American anyway, as it would kill their tourist industry.

And I just realized you said in Iran... we aren't talking about Iran.

...and those people were then prosecuted by our justice system for their crimes. You can't compare the actions of a few social deviates here, to state-sanctioned executions of gays.
It was a horrible comparison that holds no weight.

 

[GZeus]

Originally posted by: irishScott
Maybe I'm overrreacting/paranoid, but I'm not going to any country who's government and citizens could put me in prison on a whim.

Uh... unless I missed something this is exactly what the Patriot Act and related legislation allows the US government to do to non-citizens in this country - and I'm not sure they would be all that averse to doing to citizens either (example: Jose Pedia).
I'm not saying its right or wrong - just a fact. Should all tourists stay out of the US too?

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: her209
What's the punishment if you get caught?

They cut your balls off.

Ok, so what are they going to do to NakaNaka then?

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I'm travelling to Cairo with a female friend of mine. Egyptian law forbids non-married couples from sharing a room. Now, that's the law but I don't know if that is enforced in Western hotels. Also, do you think we would be able to pretend we're married even if we don't have the same last name? (I mean plenty of married people today don't have the same last name.)

Thanks

Knock her up, and convince her to marry you. Problem solved.

 

[DeeKnow]

Cairo is okay.... just stay away from any overt public display of affection

 

[screw3d]

If you are staying in a higher class hotel, I don't think it would be a problem at all. You can pretend that you are married IF they even bother to ask. Most probably they won't ask you to prove it.

Enjoy yourselves in Egypt and don't get ripped off, especially in touristy areas like Giza (<-- seriously) Rough Guide to Egypt was a great help when I was traveling there for 3 weeks.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: mrkun

Originally posted by: homercles337

QFT. I cant imagine that in this current political climate that i would EVER travel to an islamic country as an american.

Turkey's actually a wonderful country to visit that's highly westernized.

IIRC, Turkey is also a member of NATO.

I'd love to visit Turkey & Egypt.

 

[postmortemIA]

Egypt Arrests More Bloggers

Amnesty International says Mr Amer appeared to have been detained for expressing critical views about Islam and Egypt's al-Azhar religious authorities.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
Egypt Arrests More Bloggers

Amnesty International says Mr Amer appeared to have been detained for expressing critical views about Islam and Egypt's al-Azhar religious authorities.

What does this have to do with the OP's question?

 

[2Xtreme21]

As far as Islamic republics go, Egypt is one of the most liberal. You'll find plenty of bars, nightclubs, etc. all over Cairo and people not wearing hijabs or anything as such. I'd REALLY be surprised if you encountered even an eye-brow raise from the hotel manager at what you propose.

 

[doze]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I'm travelling to Cairo with a female friend of mine. Egyptian law forbids non-married couples from sharing a room. Now, that's the law but I don't know if that is enforced in Western hotels. Also, do you think we would be able to pretend we're married even if we don't have the same last name? (I mean plenty of married people today don't have the same last name.)

Thanks

Start the fake honeymoon when you arrive at the airport. Just make sure she has a fancy ring. It will be fun.

 

[grrl]

You won't have any problems. I was there for a month last winter with my wife and no one asked if we were married. They just want your money, they aren't out to change your morality.

Edit, in one hotel there were three college students sharing a room - two guys and one girl.

 

[B00ne]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I'm travelling to Cairo with a female friend of mine. Egyptian law forbids non-married couples from sharing a room. Now, that's the law but I don't know if that is enforced in Western hotels. Also, do you think we would be able to pretend we're married even if we don't have the same last name? (I mean plenty of married people today don't have the same last name.)

Thanks

What a bunch of crap.

I have been to Egypt together with my wife, when she wasnt my wife yet, in the same room. Nobody is bothering about who you share your room with.