Ismailia: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Visitors and locals describe Ismailia as calm, green and uncrowded, a slower alternative to Cairo, but the content is mostly short visits rather than long-term living.
- calm pace
- fewer crowds
- greenery and trees
- lakeside coffee and fresh fish
- friendly locals
- hotels feel pricey and faceless
- rain on road trip
- little on daily life for residents
- thin info on cost and internet
- A quiet retreat from Cairo's chaos, with little traffic and crowds.
- Good for a slower pace, though visitors see less than expected.
- Budget hotels may disappoint compared with the city's other charms.
- Locals sound welcoming and proud of their hometown.
- Nothing here addresses remote work, internet or long-stay living costs directly.
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Egypt’s Hidden Canal City 🇪🇬 Exploring Ismailia | Vlog 410 | مدينة الاسماعيلية
Gventures · 11K views · 2026
What viewers said
“On behalf of the people of Ismailia, your visit and tour were absolutely delightful; we hope to see you again soon!”
“Gisselle, I appreciate your videos and all that you share! My 17 year old daughter is currently an exchange student in Cairo. I will be joining her there in June and am excited to explore Egypt. Blessings to you and your husband. Keep thriv”
♥ 18 likes
“Ismailia is just one of the most beautiful cities in Egypt 🇪🇬 one of the calmest and least populated. So relaxing to visit ❤”
♥ 9 likes
“I miss Egypt. I hope to come back soon for the whole summer. Envy”
♥ 8 likes
“Very interesting and that fish dish looks yummy. Thanks for feeding the cats Gisselle 👍👍”
♥ 6 likes
“Finally a video take focus away from war in the gulf 😢 Ismailiya a city calm as always not too much people no traffic jam it is a retreat from Cairo's chaos . It is famous for the best mango in town . Have a nice time .”
♥ 4 likes
“Welcome to Ismailia, the Little Paris of Egypt. 💛💙💛💙”
♥ 2 likes
“How beautiful! Thanks for the views, insights, and kitty feeding. Dear little souls.”
♥ 2 likes
“I miss Egypt and can’t wait to come back soon enough ❤love seeing the greenery of the city so gorgeous thanks for the tour Gigi ❤🌺”
♥ 1 likes
“I was in Ismailia several years ago but didn’t even see half of what you showed me today. Makes me wish we’d stayed longer. There’s always next time. Thanks for the tour.”
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