Author Frans Wachtmeister observes a resurgence of Western women engaging in sex tourism in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. He notes a dynamic where young local men appear deferential to these women, mirroring historical power imbalances. Wachtmeister suggests this phenomenon is linked to a perceived privilege associated with being Western and white in the region. The article posits that a longing for a past era, where such dynamics were more overt, may be driving this trend. This "nostalgic sex tourism" appears to be gaining traction, indicating a potentially lasting shift. The author implies a complex interplay of power, race, and desire is at play in this evolving tourism landscape.