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Scottish expat in Egypt

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Lives in Cairo

Registration: 31 March 2012

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LorriC replied to a thread
11 years ago
Donysisi

How is The Protest situation? by Donysisi

I can only read news from BBC, anyone inside Tahrir square can provide some "inside news"?

LorriC

You will find live updates on ahram online Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
11 years ago
Donysisi

HELP! Where to find A induction compatible wokpan? by Donysisi

I already bought Two Pans, and both of them do not work on my induction cooker! One even says: Perfect conductivity. Which does not at all! Anyone has experience with induction cooker? Know where to buy the induction compatible wokpan? It must be ...

LorriC

Apparently there is a test you can do which will show you which pans will work on an Induction hob - if a magnet sticks to the bottom of a pan it should work on this type of hob - so all you need to do now is find a small magnet and go shopping ;) Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
11 years ago
gjcktori954

pets by gjcktori954

I am moving across to Hurghada from England in the UK in the summer.. I am planning to take my pet toy poodle with me.. I have started the passport process but now need to find out which airline carries pets .. does anyone know of one or used one ...

LorriC

Most airlines carry pets, Egypair, Swiss airlines, Turkish airlines all have pet carrying services and probably most other airlines too. If you log onto any of the individual airlines websites and put pets in the search box it will show you their ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
11 years ago
don moe

Staying Safe in Cairo by don moe

Security advice Staying Safe in Cairo Egypt is a wonderful country with a very much lower crime rate when compared to other nations but crime rates may increase and you should not ignore the associated risks. Recently we used to hear and read ...

LorriC

Well they do say that ignorance is bliss and maybe living in some kind of bubble where you can't see what's happening around you is a good place to be. Personally I think I'll keep my skin covered in the hope that the number of sleazy remarks I ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
11 years ago
don moe

Staying Safe in Cairo by don moe

Security advice Staying Safe in Cairo Egypt is a wonderful country with a very much lower crime rate when compared to other nations but crime rates may increase and you should not ignore the associated risks. Recently we used to hear and read ...

LorriC

egypt is the most safe country that exist i am an european woman and i am used to go out all alone even in the night, nothing ever happened to me i used to wear shorts, tshirt also low cut people are so nice there don't pay attention to what this ... Read More

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12 years ago
LorriC

Grade 6 Class Teacher - American School, Cairo by LorriC

An American school in Cairo is looking to employ a NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER (American, Canadian, Australian, British etc.) to teach Grade 6 - if you are interested and are living in Cairo, please forward your C.V to - egyptboundx4@gmail.com

LorriC

Thanks Harmonie - I actually posted there first but decided to post here too as somebody may have a friend who is looking for a job but they themselves wouldn't be looking through the jobs section :) Read More

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12 years ago
LorriC

Grade 6 Class Teacher - American School, Cairo by LorriC

An American school in Cairo is looking to employ a NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER (American, Canadian, Australian, British etc.) to teach Grade 6 - if you are interested and are living in Cairo, please forward your C.V to - egyptboundx4@gmail.com

LorriC

Hi Geely - I just posted as I thought it may be of interest to people on this forum but as I don't have any further information about it you would need to contact the mail address given - Lorri Read More

LorriC created a thread
12 years ago

Grade 6 Class Teacher - American School, Cairo

An American school in Cairo is looking to employ a NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER (American, Canadian, Australian, British etc.) to teach Grade 6 - if you are interested and are living in Cairo, please forward your C.V to - egyptboundx4@gmail.com Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Egypt by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Egypt, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

LorriC

I was joking but it obviously went straight over your head :) I don't really understand why you would think 'It's a really sad lifestyle' - the Egyptian women that I know (from different backgrounds) enjoy their lives here in Egypt, working, ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Egypt by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Egypt, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

LorriC

I never have seen women drive a car in Egypt...... I saw very few women around or have a job in Egypt. Sorry, It's a really sad lifestyle.In Egypt - especially Cairo - there are very few women, the ones that do exist here are not allowed out of ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
12 years ago
vkblue1986

Furniture removals from UK to Egypt by vkblue1986

Hello, When I move to Egypt I will want to bring all the belongings, furniture etc from house here. Will this be possible? Is there a shipping company that deals with this sort of thing? Regards :cool:

LorriC

Hi vkblue, If you check the following web address - www.crownrelo.com - they do have an Edinburgh office - they operate worldwide and are very professional, they will be able to provide you with a quote and advise on all aspects including customs ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
12 years ago
GuestPoster512

What are the top 3 things you like and hate about living in Egypt... by GuestPoster512

Hi everyone :) as you see we want to hear from you the top 3 things that you love and the 5 you hate just be honest and let's share :) p.s if you have less or more no problem just SHARE ;) it's better to mention the city your living/lived in (eg. ...

LorriC

Hi everyone :) as you see we want to hear from you the top 3 things that you love and the 5 you hate just be honest and let's share :) p.s if you have less or more no problem just SHARE ;) it's better to mention the city your living/lived in (eg. ... Read More

LorriC replied to a thread
12 years ago
LorriC

WARNING FOR EXPATS by LorriC

PLEASE READ AND BE VERY AWARE - This is more for expat women in Egypt, you DO need to read this it will scare the sh#t out of you - it is the report of a British woman attacked in Tahrir a couple of days ago and may well be the consequence of State ...

LorriC

Thanks for taking the time to check it was here too BM? The whole thing scares me half to death - I've lived in Cairo for the past 4 years and had always felt safer here than I did in the UK, sadly this is no longer the case - since the revolution ... Read More

LorriC created a thread
12 years ago

WARNING FOR EXPATS

PLEASE READ AND BE VERY AWARE - This is more for expat women in Egypt, you DO need to read this it will scare the sh#t out of you - it is the report of a British woman attacked in Tahrir a couple of days ago and may well be the consequence of State ... Read More