Eypicanmeraty
American expat in Egypt
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About me
American
Lives in Cairo
Registration: 07 June 2010
Phone use question
When i call my husbands families house phone fro the US I dial 011-202-xxxxxxxx. works for me! If you're calling from another country(not US) Just dial whatever code is specific to that country first rather then 011(for the US) Hope it helps :) Read More
Looking for Aberdeen people living in Egypt
I have a british friend living in egypt now..I'll ppass your number on to her Read More
Looking for Aberdeen people living in Egypt
There, is no internet in Egypt...a few people are bypassing it bbut on whole there is none..My husband and lots of my friends family and friends are there as well.... Read More
Live Well, Travel Well - Hello all by Trekdekdale
Hello Expat-Bloggers! My name is Dale and 6 months ago I moved to Egypt with my girlfriend "Civilian" to "teach" English in Cairo. Yes I put quotation marks around teach because I am not a real teacher. Hope the school doesn't find out. My blog ...
yea...don't you see all the posts here almost on a weekly basis asking for native English speakers even without teaching experience please send your CV..ect..it's nothing new how do you think most Expats make a living in Egypt..we cant ALL be ... Read More
Hair Extensions in Cairo??
Oooooh This will be great for my daughter!! She is getting old enough for extentions, would be a nice addition to her fro, n afro puffs! :) Read More
The world's best ice cream found in Cairo!!! by Patrick Justin
Hey guys, hope u r well.. Here is my story :) I use to go to Pasqua Cafe at Lebanon street 2 or 3 times a week, i was there yesterday when i saw a huge banner for an American Ice Cream brand called Palazzolo, i asked for the smallest container they ...
Yummmm... Thats great news for me I will have to try it also!!! I hate the Egyptian Ice creams....Which is really sad cause Ice cream is on the list of all time favorite things to eat ;) thanks for the tip!! Read More
Make up stores in Cairo by emzfarah
Hi all Im new to Egypt & wanted to find out from all the women on this site how it is shopping for make-up in Cairo...or Egypt as a whole, Im a make-up artist & I usually get my things from INGLOT, MAC or MIKYAJY (almost always from UAE or UK) i no ...
make up in Egypt is HORRIBLE!!! unless you plan to cake your face in shiny white powder so you look like a Porcelain doll/ clown...:S (like way too many Egyptian girls I've seen here) or you want to pay an arm and a leg for designer brand. I suggest ... Read More
COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian
Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...
of course I was trying to get together for the past month.. and I let Cairo on tuesday and now everyone is excited to meet up again :P Read More
where are the 38 DD/E bras hiding ? this is a shopping question. by missdarcey
Can anyone help I am trying to find my bra size 38 dd or E but i went round city stars today and the biggest cup size I could find was D cup. I was dissapointed with la senza they go up to GG back home but here D cup was the biggest. Ive heard a ...
Nice size anyway ;) I CAN GO BRA HAUNTING WITH YOU SOMETIME IF YOU WOULD LIKE...Well I think we all saw this comment coming :P Yea bra's of decent quality and reasonable price are impossible to find in Egypt. best bet is to have it sent over, or ... Read More
Mother baby groups?? by Shaanz
Are there any other mothers on this forum who are willing to meet up?
I can come to Maadi easily im on the other end of the metro line.. I didnt bring my daughter to Egypt this time tho. I will send you my number later today. Read More
Pepper Spray ! by EmersedShark
Bonjour a tout, I happened to come across a lady's post earlier this month where she was worried of harassment and she was asking for the pepper spray . Unfortunately i don't know where did that post go between the thousands we have here . Anyways ...
im bringing pepper spray wit me to egypt this week ;) it's my first time my husband is ok with e venturing out alone in egypt. so i figured i better be prepared ;) Read More
SOCIAL MIXER by IrishAlexandrian
In one of the discussions in/on the forum, there was a discussion of how hard it is to get to know people in Cairo. I suggested that we have a social mixer for the 'new' expats to meet other Expats who have have lived here a while as well as ...
I really hope there is some kind of meet up in November I'll be back in Cairo 8th-30th So it would be great to meet some of you finally!!! :D Read More
get together & try restaurants in cairo by YS
I am looking for company to go out and try new restaurants in Cairo. I have been to many very nice ones already. There are many more on my list but I would like some company. Anyone interested? Drop me a line.
I'll be back in Cairo on the 7th for the rest of november I hope that I have a chance to meet up with some of you finally :D Read More
Marriage Residency Applying by alimirza
Hey A short question just wondering if any one can help me out on this..As most of the old members they do know that I got married here in Egypt. Now my wife wants me to apply for the Permanent residency. here are the questions 1. Do I need to ...
And Dont be suprised if they take your passport for a few days :S I hope all went well! :D Read More
co habiting with an Egytian is this illegal? by gingerqueen
What are the laws in Egypt if I wanted to live with my Egyptian fiance before we get married? Will we be in trouble with the law for this? I dont want to rush into getting married before ive lived with him for at least a year.
Well, My husband and I went to Sharm for our honeymoon in Oct last year he's Egyptian and Im American. We got married at the M of J and they dont give you anything saying you are married and it takes up to 10days to get the marriage Cert. It took ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico need advice by Eypicanmeraty
Hey everyone. I need some help.My husband and I are considering moving to Mexico. I am from the US and my husband is an Egyptian national. He doesn't have a US green card. So from what I've read online he would have to get a residence visa. from my ...
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Huge help I was really lost..I've become an expert on US/Egypt related visa issues but mexico is a whole new game :D thanks again..so am I to understand you or your spouse were living in Egypt at one point.!?! just curious :) ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico need advice
Hey everyone. I need some help.My husband and I are considering moving to Mexico. I am from the US and my husband is an Egyptian national. He doesn't have a US green card. So from what I've read online he would have to get a residence visa. from my ... Read More
Are these Food Products Available in Cairo? by B617
Im from Louisiana USA and moving to Cairo soon from Abu Dhabi. I was wondering if the following products are available in Cairo: 1. Corn meal 2. Pecans 3. Hellman's Mayonnaise 4. Philidelphia Cream Cheese 5. Liquid Vanilla Flavoring 6. Western ...
speaking of items in egypt....has anyone seen Marshmallows??? My daughter LOVES rice crispy and I cant remember seeing them.. Read More
kids activities-Kindetrmusik with Suzy now in egypt by suzanne.ghaleb
Now kindermusik is in Egypt call 0173155993. youtube.com/watch?v=mIPThKrwVTM Kindermusik is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. You and your child will play, listen, and dance to musical activities ...
I would love this for my 2.5yr old daughter I posted a message wondering about dance classes in Egypt a week or so ago. SO Im glad to you your post :D can you add more information as the where what times and also prices..feel free to send it to my ... Read More
Introducing myself by Minnesota2Egypt
Hi everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself, as I am new to the forum. My name is Angie. I moved to Egypt with my family this past March from Minnesota, USA. My husband is egyptian, we've been married for almost 11 years now, and have 3 ...
Hey Angie!! WElcome to the forum :D I am back in the states for a bit. ND infact ;) I have a daughter that's 2.5 also maybe we could get together when I return :D Hope things get easier as far as adjusting :) Read More
SOCIAL MIXER by IrishAlexandrian
In one of the discussions in/on the forum, there was a discussion of how hard it is to get to know people in Cairo. I suggested that we have a social mixer for the 'new' expats to meet other Expats who have have lived here a while as well as ...
This is a great idea!!! I would love it :) I dont think I'll be around for the first one But I really hope there will be more :) I'll def be there :D Read More
The Art Of Crossing The Roads In Egypt by IrishAlexandrian
When I cross the streets here I use a technique I like to call 聭the owl聮. As I聮m sure you already know an owl聮s neck can rotate almost a full 360 degrees. When you come to cross the road here, you have to be prepared for anything coming or going in ...
I think it's kinda fun :) I think my husband try's to be more careful when I'm around, cuz I'm always saying to myself we could have totally just made if we had gone ;)good time, gotta love Egypt :D :D :D Read More
Are these Food Products Available in Cairo? by B617
Im from Louisiana USA and moving to Cairo soon from Abu Dhabi. I was wondering if the following products are available in Cairo: 1. Corn meal 2. Pecans 3. Hellman's Mayonnaise 4. Philidelphia Cream Cheese 5. Liquid Vanilla Flavoring 6. Western ...
I've not seen the hellmans or the hillshire here but the rest I've spotted in the spinneys at the city stars mall. and im not sure what you mean by western beef. but you can find precut slices of steak in the same packaging as im used to in the US ... Read More
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 ...
I LOVE Egypt :)It's very exotic and something exotic I cnt explain you will experience it for yourself I love everything about it Except the pollution is HORRIBLE, I miss EVERYTHING being air Conditions cars/homes/shops... Public bathrooms are a ... Read More
co habiting with an Egytian is this illegal? by gingerqueen
What are the laws in Egypt if I wanted to live with my Egyptian fiance before we get married? Will we be in trouble with the law for this? I dont want to rush into getting married before ive lived with him for at least a year.
oh you could also consider just doing an orfi marriage until your ready to get a full fledged marriage.. Orfi is a paper marriage also known as "f**king papers" it's also frowned on but it is accepted in Egypt so in this case you wont have any ... Read More
co habiting with an Egytian is this illegal? by gingerqueen
What are the laws in Egypt if I wanted to live with my Egyptian fiance before we get married? Will we be in trouble with the law for this? I dont want to rush into getting married before ive lived with him for at least a year.
Well..it is against the law..but since you are not Egyptian it shouldnt be a problem but seeing as your fiance is Egyptian then agian you shouldn't be to outward about telling others if you choose to live together. If you were both non Egyptian it ... Read More
I want to meet new people of diffrent cutlure by cuexc
Hi, I live in Cairo I like to go out most of the time and I want to meet new kinds of people like foreigners so, if you are an expat in Cairo of any culture and you have time I would like to invite you for a drink or lets go out any ...
Easy Easy I was just joking im not offended by your list maybe I found it a little strange but our cultures are very different so I just figured it was just a difference..Im having this with my husband all the time I find it amusing and he thinks ... Read More
I want to meet new people of diffrent cutlure by cuexc
Hi, I live in Cairo I like to go out most of the time and I want to meet new kinds of people like foreigners so, if you are an expat in Cairo of any culture and you have time I would like to invite you for a drink or lets go out any ...
haha..I guess im at the very bottom priority USA :( but hey at least we beat Algeria and advanced to the next stage of WORLD CUP :P..loooool :) Read More
I dream of living in Sharm! by h34ton
For many years, I've dreamed of living in Sharm el Sheikh, especially the Naama Bay area. I've taken at least 30 holidays there since my first visit in 1996. I fell in love with the place the first time I saw it. Unfortunately, as a 48 year old man, ...
WEll Im afraid I cant be a HUGE help to you BUT. My friend was living in Sharm the past year with her Egyptian husband while they waited for his greencard to the US. and they just picked up there things from his town near Mansoura and they found a ... Read More
Getting Married in Egypt by alimirza
Hello Guys Im an Expat and got engaged with an Egyption girl, Now I'm planning to get married but things are not that easy as it seems, can anyone guide me about the procedure for Ministry of Justice ?
:D Im SOooo Happy for you both Marbrook(congrats) :) rbna ytmm ala khyr!!(I hope god comepletes your marriage in good way(rough translation I think its much better in Arabic) :) I translated cuz otherwise I think others would wonder what I met ... Read More
Job opprtunities by anagiub
Hi All, I work for one of the leading Mobile operators in Egypt, we have one of the biggest outsourced international call center in Egypt. We are looking for English speaking candidates to fill in the position of 1- Customer care advisors 2- ...
I would like to know more about it please. I tried to send you a message, but it said your inbox is full. thank you Read More
Getting Married in Egypt by alimirza
Hello Guys Im an Expat and got engaged with an Egyption girl, Now I'm planning to get married but things are not that easy as it seems, can anyone guide me about the procedure for Ministry of Justice ?
Im glad you got a chance to read my message. I really hope it will help you. I realized after I wrote it that you are not american..Im sorry i assumed that :S but I think your embassy will tell you the first steps and the remaining steps will be ... Read More
Getting Married in Egypt by alimirza
Hello Guys Im an Expat and got engaged with an Egyption girl, Now I'm planning to get married but things are not that easy as it seems, can anyone guide me about the procedure for Ministry of Justice ?
I am american and I married my egyptian husand in Cairo in october 2009. this is what we did. 1. go to the US embassy in cairo go downstairs to American citizens services tae a number from the machine and wait till your number appers on the screen. ... Read More