Travelling through the Hurghada Food Market
When asked why travel? My answer may include things like having new experiences, tasting new flavours, and seeing beautiful places, but in my heart of hearts, travel is about the people for me. Meeting local people and gaining understanding from them by learning more about their cultures.
A young girl helping her family out in the market.
Egypt is no different. I have fallen in love with Egypt, thanks to the people, who have welcomed me, been patient with me and taken the time to share their culture and their stories with me.
A young lady I met that was fascinated by the pigeons.
I am especially reminded of this whenever I visit the local food markets of a destination, like this one in Hurghada.
Taking a moment from selling his onions to talk to us.
I can lie on a beach and swim anywhere in the World. For my travels, I want to be whisked away to a new land where I can connect with the people that live there. There is often no better place to do this, then the local market, where many find both food and companionship.
A young fellow happily helping out in the market.
A thank you to the Egyptian people for welcoming me.
PS. In Full Disclosure: As always, the opinions and thoughts shared here are our own and honest ones. We are bought out by no one. In the spirit of disclosure, it should be noted that on this trip, our expenses were paid by Egyptian Tourism, as a guest to the country and the UNWTO Media and Tourism Conference.
Food always brings people together whether your sitting at a table or reaching for an onion at the market. Love it!
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So true, isn’t it. Lovely how that is.
Hi Erica. That’s a great piece of work. People are as important as culture and natural beauty of a country. Because on their faces you’ll find the mirror image of their country. Liked your photos. Specially the girl with staring eyes to the pigeons!
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Loved this sentiment Emily, “Because on their faces you’ll find the mirror image of their country.”
Thank you!
Agreed! Almost everyone I’ve met travelling around in Egypt, all the Middle East really, are so incredibly kind and generous.
They really are, aren’t they. Thanks Sophie!
Congrats on making the 100 Reasons To Travel list.
I recently began blogging myself and was quite pleased to make the list myself. (No. 16). If you have a moment, check out my admittedly quirky travel blog at http://www.travelbyterry.com. It’s a fun read, or meant to be at least. ;0)
Very cool! Thank you Terry!