@Burnside
Scottish expat in Egypt
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Cairo
Registration: 28 April 2010
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Yoga Center by Princess81
Hello.Does anyone know a good center that teaches yoga for ladies and give a certificate at the end in Heliopolis area? Thanks
On the Mat, Zamalek and The Breathing Rooms, Maadi Read More
Possible move to Cairo. by Libby1
Hello, my husband is considering a job change that would mean moving to Cairo Egypt from the USA. We are in our 50's, our children are college age and would not be accompanying us (other than for extended visits.) I have been doing research and I ...
There is no such thing as statistics in Egypt! They just don't do them! I have friends who are attempting big research projects and they can't get real statistics on anything. That sort of logic doesn't work here, so no -one will ever really ... Read More
Is Madi a good place to live? by BellaJ
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I think it really depends on where you work. The last thing anyone wants to do is spend their lives commuting all over Cairo. they all have a one person to one car policy in this city!!!! Also, it depends on your lifestyle. If you are young and ... Read More
Possible move to Cairo. by Libby1
Hello, my husband is considering a job change that would mean moving to Cairo Egypt from the USA. We are in our 50's, our children are college age and would not be accompanying us (other than for extended visits.) I have been doing research and I ...
I consider myself to be very careful, but these things sometimes come out of the blue. I do like Egypt a lot and I recommend that people come and see it for themselves. I just feel that it is wrong to let people think that Maadi is this super safe ... Read More
Is Madi a good place to live? by BellaJ
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No. Not at all. Read More
Possible move to Cairo. by Libby1
Hello, my husband is considering a job change that would mean moving to Cairo Egypt from the USA. We are in our 50's, our children are college age and would not be accompanying us (other than for extended visits.) I have been doing research and I ...
Although I still feel safe in Cairo and I don't want to be too negative, these things did happen. I am always wearing my most conservative clothes when I am harassed. Read More
Possible move to Cairo. by Libby1
Hello, my husband is considering a job change that would mean moving to Cairo Egypt from the USA. We are in our 50's, our children are college age and would not be accompanying us (other than for extended visits.) I have been doing research and I ...
I had my shirt ripped open and my chest scratched. My friend had her bag snatched by some guys in a car...while it was still over both her shoulders. She had stiches in her head. My male friend had his iphone stolen and he was beaten up. There ... Read More
Egyptians/foreigners by ExpatEnglishTeacher
I've seen a lot of bickering between the two groups. We all have our problems. If you ain't got nothing good to say say nothing. My other post was just an observation. I actually didn't say egyptiansisaid people. Fighting over the Internet is ...
It''s foolish to judge people based on what you think you know about them. Egyptias and foreigners alike! Bigotry is officially stupid! Read More
Possible move to Cairo. by Libby1
Hello, my husband is considering a job change that would mean moving to Cairo Egypt from the USA. We are in our 50's, our children are college age and would not be accompanying us (other than for extended visits.) I have been doing research and I ...
I personally dislike Maadi. I worked for a large organisation last year and was also required to live there. Working for such a big company, I knew 100 ex-pats, who connected us with many more. Many, many of the people I know have been mugged or ... Read More
Hello! Think I'm moving to Cairo. I'm a girl from Italy by Nadiadee
Thanks all for your suggestions but I did not get the job in Cairo I think it was a spam Thanks all and enjoy Cairo
* i don't agree that there are two prices: local and foreigner. I know many Egyptians who get ripped off too. People judge how much to charge based on how much they think they can get out of you. They do not discriminate when overcharging! (I'm ... Read More
Hello! Think I'm moving to Cairo. I'm a girl from Italy by Nadiadee
Thanks all for your suggestions but I did not get the job in Cairo I think it was a spam Thanks all and enjoy Cairo
A Modest Monthly Budget: 1500le rent 70le bills 600le local food 300le travel 2000le trips to nicer places to keep you sane You need at least 1000 euros/month to survive. It's easy to find housemates if you check Cairo Scholars. As a blonde ... Read More
What is your favorite place in Cairo?? by amr_moro
Being in Cairo for along time, makes you prefer to visit certain places many times. So what is your favorite place to go in Cairo??
Garbage City Read More
Funniest Arabic Mistakes by Burnside
In the taxi... Me: Andak fakHa? (happy face) Driver: eh? (confused face) Me: Andak fakHa? (annoyed face) Driver: La-a (surprised face) Me: Lay?! Lay kolo shwaya taxi mafeesh fakHa!? (really angry face) Driver: Enti Ayza fakHa? (confused, worried, ...
I guess you had to be there. Read More
Cairo 101
Please list 3 things (please be discrete and adhere to the rules here)you would love to put in Cairo Room 101. Here's mine: 1. All the Baroque furniture in the land 2. Fly tippers 3. Mustaches Egypt would be a better, happier, more beautiful ... Read More
Funniest Arabic Mistakes by Burnside
In the taxi... Me: Andak fakHa? (happy face) Driver: eh? (confused face) Me: Andak fakHa? (annoyed face) Driver: La-a (surprised face) Me: Lay?! Lay kolo shwaya taxi mafeesh fakHa!? (really angry face) Driver: Enti Ayza fakHa? (confused, worried, ...
Just remembered one in Japanese (These are all conversations which actually took place in real life) Me: Where is Mr Chopstick? Receptionist: Says nothing and looks like a dear in the headlights Me: I am waiting for Mr Chopstick. Receptionist: ... Read More