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Lives in Luxor

Registration: 17 October 2012

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4 years ago

Moving to Barcelona post-Covid 19

Dear all, I am a British female in the UK planning to relocate to Barcelona after lock down and Covid 19 is all over. I have my Spanish NIE residency and work permit and will be looking for work as a TEFL English teacher for adults /High School ... Read More

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8 years ago
gjcktori954

where to buy a property in Hurghada by gjcktori954

Hi people. I am moving from the UK to Hurghada hopefully sometime this year.. all dependent on selling my house. I notice one or two of you have bought apartments already in Hurghada. I have been told about an area called Megawish. can anyone ...

tracygrant

You too Zoe. Read More

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8 years ago
gjcktori954

where to buy a property in Hurghada by gjcktori954

Hi people. I am moving from the UK to Hurghada hopefully sometime this year.. all dependent on selling my house. I notice one or two of you have bought apartments already in Hurghada. I have been told about an area called Megawish. can anyone ...

tracygrant

Hi Zoe, I am Tracy, Ex Pat working in Luxor, If I can help with your visit here please let me know. Read More

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8 years ago
NYCEgypt

Shisha Cafés in and Around Maadi by NYCEgypt

Most of my friends have left Egypt, are married or I choose not to hang out with work colleagues, so I decided to try here. I'm looking to meet and socialize at cafés in and near to Maadi, ideally a trendy and modern cafe that serves good ...

tracygrant

Hi NYC, I am Tracy, British lady. Unfortunately I don't live in Cairo anymore as I now work in Luxor. However, I can recommend that you join internations.com Cairo. Its all ex pats in Maadi and Zamalek who always arrange getogethers. Tracy Read More

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8 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Egypt by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Egypt, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Egypt? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...

tracygrant

Foods: Imported goods here are mostly available, but twice the price (like Carrefour). I only usually bring stuff I cannot get like Horlicks, dolly mixtures, but not alot. Makeup: Its hard to get darker blushers and powders here as Egyptian ... Read More

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9 years ago
tracygrant

Any English speaking Friends in 6th October City? by tracygrant

Hi everyone. I just moved to 6th October City, I am British and looking to find some English speaking friends to meet for coffee and a chat...I am not familiar with this area so need some advice as to where to go / what to do Thank you Tracy

tracygrant

Hi there... sorry but i left 6th October area over 10 months ago and am actually back in the UK now Tracy Read More

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9 years ago
Costermonger

A question about available work by Costermonger

I apologize to everyone if I am doing something wrong, but please bear with me. The long months of searching for work in Cairo - all the posts, all the ads, all the infrequent communications with prospective employers - yielded nothing. That makes ...

tracygrant

You are more than welcome my friend Read More

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9 years ago
Costermonger

A question about available work by Costermonger

I apologize to everyone if I am doing something wrong, but please bear with me. The long months of searching for work in Cairo - all the posts, all the ads, all the infrequent communications with prospective employers - yielded nothing. That makes ...

tracygrant

You are welcome dear. But try a few of the small language schools and Adult language centres. Are you a Native English speaker? If so, I can give you a number to call for a language centre in Dokki I worked for. They are nice and maybe if you ... Read More

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9 years ago
Costermonger

A question about available work by Costermonger

I apologize to everyone if I am doing something wrong, but please bear with me. The long months of searching for work in Cairo - all the posts, all the ads, all the infrequent communications with prospective employers - yielded nothing. That makes ...

tracygrant

Well I am British and been here for over 4 years now in Cairo along with working in Hurghada and Luxor prior to that. I am actually about to give up and leave. Even as a very qualified and skilled person, we are not often appreciated and ... Read More

tracygrant replied to a thread
9 years ago
elhector

Playing basketball in Cairo by elhector

Hello! Does anybody know where to play basketball in Cairo? I would like to play some ball from time to time, but I don't know any place, nor who could I play with. I live close to CityStars, Heliopolis. Thank so much for your help!

tracygrant

As far as I know, they play in Nasser City somewhere..but there is a facebook page : facebook.com/pages/Cairo-basketball-zone/789904681091157?fref=ts You can try that Tracy Read More

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9 years ago
RaniaMoussa

Foreign lady to work as an executive assisstant in a big company by RaniaMoussa

Dear all, We have a good vacancy to any experienced foreign lady to work as an executive assistant to a CFO in a big company in giza close to smart village. If any lady interested please send to me a private message Good luck to all

tracygrant

Thank you kindly. You can send me more details about your teaching project and what it involves. Tracy Read More

tracygrant replied to a thread
9 years ago
RaniaMoussa

Foreign lady to work as an executive assisstant in a big company by RaniaMoussa

Dear all, We have a good vacancy to any experienced foreign lady to work as an executive assistant to a CFO in a big company in giza close to smart village. If any lady interested please send to me a private message Good luck to all

tracygrant

Hello Thank you for your reply. I am actually living in Cairo not Luxor these days, Unfortunately it is not the kind of work I do and my current salary is alot higher than what you are offering. Thank you Regards Tracy Read More

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9 years ago
Bon15

I feel so sad and confused Please help by Bon15

I have done something totally out of character which I now regret greatly. I agreed to sign a marriage contract which has our photos on the top. My "husband" said he needed me to agree to this contract as he could not stay with me ( and I ...

tracygrant

I feel so sorry for you my dear. I have no idea about marriage contracts here between foreigners and Egyptians, I have refused to get involved with a man here as I know there are too many complications and you never know what is around the corner or ... Read More

tracygrant replied to a thread
9 years ago
RaniaMoussa

Foreign lady to work as an executive assisstant in a big company by RaniaMoussa

Dear all, We have a good vacancy to any experienced foreign lady to work as an executive assistant to a CFO in a big company in giza close to smart village. If any lady interested please send to me a private message Good luck to all

tracygrant

Please can you provide more information as to the kind of company / Job role and salary expected. Thank you Kindly Tracy Grant British Read More

tracygrant replied to a thread
9 years ago
pinkapricot

Hairdressers in Cairo who can bleach hair blonde by pinkapricot

I'm looking for a hairdresser in Cairo that will tone my roots and do an ok job of it. I"m assuming there's something, in Zamalek maybe? Please help, and thanks in advance. :)

tracygrant

Hi there, I have always had a problem here with hairdressers. The Egyptian hairdressers haven't got a clue with western women's hair and its hard to find a western Hairdresser. I tried to advertise many times for one but no luck. So now, I ... Read More