Mairead Hoey
@maireadhoey
Irish expat in Egypt
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Irish
Lives in cairo
Registration: 03 June 2011
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A bit of fun
Walk like an Egyptian Have you ever tried to, walk like an Egyptian I mean? "Back in the day"........my son says that when I refer to anything pre 21st century....yes back in the day I tried to. I remember it clearly, coming home from the ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
No one, I said IF Egypt moves in this direction Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
The biggest problem facing Egypt today is economic. The January revolution was based on fighting for a decent standard of living for ALL Egyptian citizens irregardless of their political or religious ideologies. The majority of people have embraced ... Read More
Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside
If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...
The increase of reported crime in Maadi and Cairo is just that....REPORTED crime, Cairo is still a very safe city in comparison to NY or London so let's not blow this out of proportion. Since the revolution people feel much free'r talking about ... Read More
Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside
If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...
i do find it "funny in context," that the very females tasked with raising the children are crying about their male child's behavior issues related to the opposite sex. This again is a sexist attitude, only the females tasked with raising the ... Read More
hii :) by manoona
hi everyone im glad i joined expat-blog im egyptian and still living in egypt until i finish my education i'd be so happy to help any foreigners :) cause i'd need their help when i live abroad :)
Hi welcome back Do you notice any changes since your last visit http://irisheyeaoncairo.wordpress.com/ Read More
Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside
If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...
I fully agree with all of your comments, it makes no difference what you wear, and the moron you refer to is exactly that. The problem is with the men, and the disrespectful way they are conditioned, in school, at home and by their peers. I teach ... Read More
Wall hangings by maireadhoey
Hi does anyone know where I can buy large wall hangings depicting mosques or the citadel or similar, I don't want any with writing and have tried the Khan but they are very touristy, pyramids etc which is not what I'm ...
Hi. Magnum could you post the address as I am in Maadi quite a lot thank you Read More
Wall hangings
Hi does anyone know where I can buy large wall hangings depicting mosques or the citadel or similar, I don't want any with writing and have tried the Khan but they are very touristy, pyramids etc which is not what I'm ... Read More
Is it safe? by Kiwi77
Hi there, I would like to know if it is quite safe to travel to Cairo at the moment? I know how the media can blow things out of proportion sometimes so would like to know from the people actually living there. We are two New Zealanders and would ...
The pyramids on a Friday is perfectly fine and safe, if you go early you may even have the whole place to yourself which is very special, enjoy your trip, bring your camera and smile at the locals, saying no to their services is just part of the ... Read More
Is it safe? by Kiwi77
Hi there, I would like to know if it is quite safe to travel to Cairo at the moment? I know how the media can blow things out of proportion sometimes so would like to know from the people actually living there. We are two New Zealanders and would ...
It depends how you intend to get around. Ideally a car and driver but if not join a tour or find an English speaking cabbie and negotiate a daily rate. On another point don't bring a buggy you won't be able to use it. If you have a harness great but ... Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian by maireadhoey
I am fascinated by this site, it's called Expat.com but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ...
Yes Semsema well said I hope to make the next meeting and put some faces to all the (very difficult to pronounce ) names......... My accent is rubbish.......feel free to laugh but be warned I might laugh back :D Read More
Aliens built the pyramids!!! by maireadhoey
My son mentioned this the other day just in passing. Now when I say son don't think a cute 4 or 5 year old he is 17, but obviously with a mothers bias still very cute. He attends school here in Cairo and it really made me question the value we ...
Expatriates think like this because the quality of the building now is so poor in comparison to the pyramids, especially for those expatriates from colder climates. Windows aren't sealed, roofs leak, one day of heavy rain and it's a disaster, roads ... Read More
Aliens built the pyramids!!!
My son mentioned this the other day just in passing. Now when I say son don't think a cute 4 or 5 year old he is 17, but obviously with a mothers bias still very cute. He attends school here in Cairo and it really made me question the value we ... Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian by maireadhoey
I am fascinated by this site, it's called Expat.com but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ...
Magdaw is right, it's great that there is so much traffic here, you can get an answer to any query very quickly, if this was a forum in my country written in Arabic or even French it would be very empty so it goes to show how cosmopolitan Cairo is ... Read More