campingguy
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Lives in Cairo Maadi
Speaks English, very basic German (enough to shop!), some Spanish
Registration: 01 March 2010
How to make friends in Washington by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Washington :top: [b]Which are your best ...
This post is about the State of Washington, not the city of Washington D.C. There's a big difference so if you want to connect with people interested in Washington D.C. please start a new thread (if there isn't one already). On the other hand, if ... Read More
Driving in Cairo by ALAN-PORTSMOUTH
Hi all, I live in England and I plan to have a short holdiay in Cairo, I have a UK driving Licence . Can I just get an international driving permit from UK post office?
When I have friends visit and can't take time off work I just hire a car and english speaking driver through the travel agency that I use. It's worth the cost (and the cost is minimal compared to renting). You should also rent a mobile phone so ... Read More
Where to get shortening in Cairo? by Fate
hi, i would like to know from where can i get Crisco Shortening (Butter flavour and Vegetable flavour) in cairo preferably rehab n from where can i get Oven Thermometer... pls reply if you have any additional information regarding what else can i ...
Alpha Market on the corniche near the Maadi entrance from the corniche is the last place I bought it. The Metro Market in Digla Maadi also carried it. I've gotten to where I use ghee (clarified butter) where I used to use buttery Crisco and like it ... Read More
Looking for flavoured hot chocolate in Maadi by Carol Smith
Do u guys know where i can find flavoured hot chocolate in Maadi? I'm missing it :) Thanks
Alpha Market on the corniche had several options the last time I checked. Read More
Cooking classes in Cairo? by minna_sainio
Hi All. will be moving to Cairo tomorrow, am passionate about food and very interested in finding a cooking class to learn more about local dishes. Any ideas? thanks minna
The CSA (livinginegypt.org/portal/default.aspx) has great classes and can point you in the direction of more. When you open the link go the the activities tab and then select the what's cooking option. Read More
Going out in Washington
If you like nature you need to go to Northwest Trek near Eatonville and the Olympic Games Farm in Sequim. Also, the Boeing Museum of Flight no matter what your interests are! There's great tour and other info at experiencewa.com and the state ... Read More
Living in Washington by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Washington, or you used to work and live in Washington. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Washington? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? ...
I'm an expat living in Egypt but WA is my home. Since I've lived and worked all over the world I'm very familiar with the expat experience, the adjustments involved and so on. If I can help with any questions just let me know! Read More
How to make friends in Washington by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Washington :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I'm an expat in Egypt but am from Olympia and I've lived and worked all over the world. I've found that the best way to make friends is to get involved as a volunteer in a non-profit organization that works in an area I'm interested in. That way ... Read More
American Supermarket in Maadi - Cairo by Xpat-f
Guys, I am new here, and my job is sending me to cairo along with my family to Cairo for 2 years! I heard that they have an american supermarket somewhere in Maadi Cairo, which is strickly for americans which sells grocery from home! can anybody ...
I think the American supermarket someone may have mentioned is more likely the Egyptian markets that stock a lot of American items. There are several and they're nice to have but you pay a premium for the American items. I used to be able to use ... Read More
Spanish Language Instructor (Mexican Dialect)
Does anyone know of a Spanish Language Instructor (Mexican Dialect) in the Maadi area? I'm thinking of retiring in March and need some good tourist Spanish ability. Read More
Hair cutting in Maadi by alimirza
Hey guys Can any one tell me any good Mens hair cutting saloon here in Maadi keeping in mind that I don't speak Arabic and I have long straight hairs. I really do not want any one having curl hair cutting experience to make my hairs test bed :) ...
My Stepdad used to go to a place behind CAC. On the same road as Dominoes Pizza. I can't remember the name of it, but he was always happy with them.It's called Lucianos (not 100% sure of the spelling). Good place. Price is higher (was LE 65 last I ... 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 ...
How disappointing! I'll be out of town until the 24th of September. If the date happens to change then I'm there for sure but if not, this would still be fantastic for all of the expats to get together, maybe even a monthly or quarterly event. ... 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 do my shopping in Maadi and here's where I've found these items: 1. Corn meal - Carrefour but it's coarse. I roll it with a rolling pin before I use it for cornbread and similar items but it's fine for some cooking, especially where it can sit ... Read More
Spices and Asian cooking by Burnside
So I'm in the process of packing right now! I have way too much stuff, but my employer will pay for a limited amount of excess baggage. I like to cook curry with garam masala, tumeric, cumin, chillies, etc. I'm thinking cumin will be easy to ...
Spices are all very easy to find. Even Carrefour has a great selection. You can also get them most of them fresh at the various open markets. For dummies like me who don't read Arabic I especially appreciate that most of the packages are Arabic on ... Read More
Curious....A lot of people in Cairo to hang out with? Moving to cairo by Hriaz
Hi Dude's and Dudette"s, I'm moving to Cairo, Studying an arabic course and teaching english. Will be moving in 3 weeks.. My only issue is that I want to meet friends out here and travel the middle eastern countries I guess or maybe have some ...
There are plenty of ways to meet people here and you'll have a great time. As an example, as an expat you can join the ACE club in Maadi and meet other expats who can get you going in whatever areas of interest you have. Every expat I know loves ... Read More
How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
When I first came to Egypt our Egyptian admin specialist made a copy of the map of where I lived and marked where my house was, then wrote the address in Arabic. 99% of the time I could just show that to the taxi driver and it did the trick, though ... Read More
Health Care by vfincher
Hey, I am coming to Cairo in August. I am wondering about prescription drug availablity. I take high blood pressure medication and medication for cholesterol control. Does anyone know about the availability of pharmaceuticals compared to the US?
Yes, they come from the States. Depending on your contract you may have APO mail support but if you don't have you can get them through the Egyptian mail, though it can be less than timely. To receive medicines through the Egyptian mail you have ... Read More
Where can I get my ADHD medication in Cairo? by dzyla
I have Attention deficit disorder (ADHD). I have a US prescription for Ritalin and a note from my US doctor explaining what this medication is for. (It's totally legit.) I have been to 4-5 different pharmacies (including a government one in downtown ...
What reason did they give? Was it just not available, or did they not understand? Did you provide the trade name or the actual name of the medication and a list of equivilants? I needed an antibiotic one time for an eye infection that an American ... Read More
How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
One more note - male hair is generally done by males and females by females. Sometimes for females they have an area where a woman will prepare the person such as shampooing, etc. and then a male stylist will do the actual cutting/styling. The ... Read More
How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
Two-thirds of my co-workers are African-American and tell me that they're treated very well here. Since Egypt is in Africa there is a sizeable black population. You'll find plenty of options here for hair care, etc. to the point that you'll be ... Read More
U.S. Income Tax Preperation in Cairo
You can do that. I use turbotax but prefer to buy the program and load it on my computer and then e-file. Works just fine. Read More
Health Care by vfincher
Hey, I am coming to Cairo in August. I am wondering about prescription drug availablity. I take high blood pressure medication and medication for cholesterol control. Does anyone know about the availability of pharmaceuticals compared to the US?
Generally speaking you can get the medications easily and they're less expensive than in the U.S., though the newspapers have had stories about quality control in the production of the medications. A lot of the expats I know use the mail order ... Read More
single english girl moving to cairo. by selina1
Hi i have recently accepted a teaching job in Cairo, the school looks amazing and the head teacher seems really nice. I have always wanted to work abroad, and cairo seems like an amazing place, however many people have told me that the local men ...
Welcome Selina! You will enjoy your time in Egypt. This is a great website that I wish would have been available ten years ago when I came to Egypt for the first time. You'll find that the helpful nature most display in their responses is ... Read More
Do and don't in Egypt by expat.com
Are you living in Egypt? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Egypt? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Egypt?[/b] Thanks!
Great info here from all! I wish I'd have been able to read something like this before my first time working in Egypt. My observation has been that it's a lot easier for a man than it is for a woman. You cannot leave religion out of your search ... Read More
Embassy Location
Average time is around 45 minutes. There are a couple of routes, one along the Corniche (the street that goes along the Nile) and the other off of the ring road and past Mohammad Ali Mosque and it seems that one or the other is generally flowing, ... Read More
How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I seem to have developed different groups of friends related to my different interests. My Egyptian friends have little interest in spending the weekend out in the desert so most of my camping friends are expats. I also volunteered to work with a ... Read More
Embassy Location
Maadi is a good option for expats too. The services, grocery stores, doctors and dentists, etc. are plentiful and if you're into baseball or anything like that there are teams you can join (or just go there to watch). Read More