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Lisa

@lisaann7878

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Egyptian

Lives in Cairo

Speaks English

Registration: 24 June 2014

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Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ahmedalnaqa

I need a friend? by ahmedalnaqa

hi there am living in cairo "5th district". I am seeking a friend (him/her) to meet once a week at least, english is important for me to talk , no problem on age or any thing else .. thanks :)

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
janka_75

Relocating to Cairo with a child and how did you do it? by janka_75

I'm already planning my move to Cairo, and I will bring my daughter there too, most likely in end of December/January 2016. Vital for us is that we will need a place to live not too long of a distance from the school. Since many private schools ...

Lisa

We are American lived here for awhile now we are in Sheikh Zayed we have a 14 and 16 year old we have looked into every kind of school out there American, Brittish, Canadian all way out of our price ranges American and Brittish are $25,000 per year ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
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 ...

Lisa

Happy some one else out here knows what they are talking about . Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
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 ...

Lisa

Exactly ! Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
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 ...

Lisa

Wow so much bad information!!!! 1st off to legally marry you need permission from your embassy you have to go there get the permission then take that completed and stamped paper work to the ministry of Justice where they will finger print you and ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
MissDesigner

Women: about eyelash extensions.... by MissDesigner

I'm considering starting an eyelash extension business but don't know if there would be a market for it....anyone have any thoughts? They're really popular in the US right now but I don't know if people would be interested here :/ Any feedback ...

Lisa

I would be interested! Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Egypt – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Egypt in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Egypt you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Egypt? > accommodation prices > ...

Lisa

As some posted before me the prices differ by where you go to what season it is so the electric in the summer running air conditioners was 300 but in the winter went down to 30 l.e Coffee at a cafe on the street under 10,l.e but in a cafe in the ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SophsRianna

what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna

Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...

Lisa

It seems we have so much in common, so many times I have complained and other Egyptians say ...you just haven't been here long enough or you just had a bad experience it is different for other people ...lol it is exactly how you put it! Yes ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SophsRianna

what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna

Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...

Lisa

Likes..we moved here from Wisconsin in u.s.a which is so cold so the best thing here is the weather ..except not too much rain but some will see that as a pro but I love the rain so that's a con I love the food prices can take the whole family ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
9 years ago
troubledmarriage

Abandoned by Egyptian Husband by troubledmarriage

Hello everyone, I got married in Egypt many years ago to an Egyptian man; he is Muslim and I am a Christian, he could not get the visa to come live with me in the USA. Eventually he disappeared and abandoned me completely, I have no way to contact ...

Lisa

Salam sister, I am an American living in Egypt . I would suggest contacting a lawyer and having him file the divorce . it should be easy . as for not needing any money from him...girl if you listed a dowry on the maraige contract get what he owes ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Egyptlover14

Moving to Cairo in a few months.... by Egyptlover14

Hello:) just wondering if anyone else on here has has moved to Cairo from the US! Would love to know how hard it is to adjust? Would love to meet some American woman married to Egyptian men! Just actually looking to make friends:)

Lisa

salam, i am an american living in Egypt with my family i am married to an Iraqi man and have 3 kids i have some experience with living here and can share my good and bad experiences, hope to hear from you soon :) Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
10 years ago
lisaann7878

school for teens by lisaann7878

looking for a school for my kids one boy one girl ages 12 and 15 they were in home school but miss socializing with friends , is there a school in the maadi area that is English speaking but not an american private school as we live by Egyptian ...

Lisa

thank you for your reply, i lived there before but the kids were home schooled which if worse comes to worst they will continue in home school. but they want to go to school to make friends so i thought i would look into it for them . how much is an ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
10 years ago
figuhrowa

HOW DO I SECURE A PERMANENT VISA TO LIVE (NOT WORK) IN EGYPT????? by figuhrowa

MY NAME IS BRIAN J. FIGUEROA - I AM A USA CITIZEN - I PLAN TO LIVE IN RETIREMENT IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. I WILL LIVE OFF MY RETIREMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENTS. I AM A SINGLE MAN, 67 YEARS OF AGE, AND WISH TO MOVE TO ALEX, EGYPT TO LIVE OUT MY ...

Lisa

will do! just thought id check and see if the original poster accomplished his goal :) Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 created a thread
10 years ago

school for teens

looking for a school for my kids one boy one girl ages 12 and 15 they were in home school but miss socializing with friends , is there a school in the maadi area that is English speaking but not an american private school as we live by Egyptian ... Read More

Lisa
lisaann7878 replied to a thread
10 years ago
figuhrowa

HOW DO I SECURE A PERMANENT VISA TO LIVE (NOT WORK) IN EGYPT????? by figuhrowa

MY NAME IS BRIAN J. FIGUEROA - I AM A USA CITIZEN - I PLAN TO LIVE IN RETIREMENT IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. I WILL LIVE OFF MY RETIREMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENTS. I AM A SINGLE MAN, 67 YEARS OF AGE, AND WISH TO MOVE TO ALEX, EGYPT TO LIVE OUT MY ...

Lisa

were you able to figure it out? did you make the move to egypt? i am looking to stay i have lived here back in 2004 for 1 year but i want o make this a permanent move with my children . i am already married to a non Egyptian so that is not an ... Read More