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Looking for a Shipping Agent by Who
Hello, I am on the lookout for a Shipping Agent to send personal luggage to India. And, wondering aloud if you have personally used a 'reasonably reliable' and straight-talking agent. If so, may I request a PM with his contact details. Thank ...
Thanks dear Emperor! :) It will be helpful if you may please PM me the Agent's contact details like office number or email, I will give her a call or write. This may be most efficient, effective and productive -- instead of going into the loop ... Read More
Looking for a Shipping Agent
Hello, I am on the lookout for a Shipping Agent to send personal luggage to India. And, wondering aloud if you have personally used a 'reasonably reliable' and straight-talking agent. If so, may I request a PM with his contact details. Thank ... Read More
memory foam mattress by Guestposter1
I am looking for mattress shops in or near 8 District Cairo. I need advice about memory foam mattresses, store name, location and price range please.
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is it safe for an American to live in Egypt by newadvents32
I plan on moving myself and children there hopefully by February. Will it still be safe there for me and the kids. Are schools safe. I am quite worried.
Here is a November 8 report by Betsy Hiel, a journalist: Just days before Halloween, the U.S. Embassy emailed a security alert to Americans in Egypt. You may also track her tweets here Read More
Cost of Blood Tests in Cairo Hospital by ElaineCrawley
I hope there is someone out there who can give me some information. My Egyptian 'husband' (we have only had an orfi / common law marriage so far, not a legal marriage) has been going to Cairo International Hospital for tests/treatment for a ...
wow, have you been had....he a is lucky guy to have to found such a catch.....skype me we should talk more....told you we need to talk over Skype, it will allow for more understanding and calrificationsSeriously? I mean SERIOUSLY?? Read More
ORFI MARRIAGE - SPECIALIST ADVICE NEEDED by ElaineCrawley
Hello expat friends A year ago tomorrow I had an orfi marriage with an Egyptian man living in Luxor. I was very happy with him for the first few visits (I continued to live in England and still do, thank God) and then came the requests for ...
Perhaps you will realize that most politicians are also lawyers .. its a sick world. Read More
ORFI MARRIAGE - SPECIALIST ADVICE NEEDED by ElaineCrawley
Hello expat friends A year ago tomorrow I had an orfi marriage with an Egyptian man living in Luxor. I was very happy with him for the first few visits (I continued to live in England and still do, thank God) and then came the requests for ...
@ al rowaad: Since "orfi marriage it is not recognized from the authorities... " ... seems to me, there is no need to " ... settle this situation between u two legally.. " So all what ur husband can to do that he goes to the ... Read More
Average wage in Luxor by ElaineCrawley
Dear friends Can anyone tell me the average wage for someone working in the tourist shops in Luxor? My friend (who I may eventually marry) says he works for commission only, but that the average he would get paid if he wasn't on commission ...
I'd strongly urge you to take a step back - and look at this from a distance ... the answers are right there (glaring at you in the face) in the information you have shared. And also, when you realize, this is a land where (mostly) all ... Read More
Native English speaking lady looking for vacancy.
Co-incidentally, just found this on Expats in Egypt FB page There are other English teaching positions further down the page ---------- Native English Instructors is required in Education Center Located in Egypt Nationality : British, American, ... Read More
Advice on moving my dog to sharm from UK
An earlier thread (found via Search box, using the term: "Dog" (duh!)) answers part of your query - and may add to information you already possess. Bringing dog to Cairo May 14, 2011 You may perhaps reach out to the the user: chocolata ... Read More
Looking for Indian Community
These may help too: Indian Community Association in Egypt ICAE FB Page Twitter Feed #Egypt Read More
Imagine life without water & electricity
The higher altitude question, in my mind, is: Are we beyond the point-of-no-return? It thus seems, you may have missed the news, or were standing on the kerb, or just starting out on The Path. Either way, more power to ya! (Hurry up now, ... Read More
How do I get off this site? shemales I need to go.... by ffardan
Please just tell me how to get off the site...expat-blog and you can keep your shemale and what ever else that guy is talking about...
@OP .. Funny you ask! .. all you need to do is: not log on .. you have the choice! OR .. you may contribute towards building a repository of information for expatriates' use .. and report the offending post (by clicking the Report! triangle on ... Read More
American with several Qs! by Yasaalya
Hello everyone, I moved to Cairo last month. I live in Heliopolis near the Saint Fatima Church. I am looking for a dance studio or gym nearby, preferably one that has dance classes, and is not overpriced. Any suggestions? Also I am looking for ...
Re: Buddhism ... this was asked a while ago here. While most responses were from classic vacuum-heads, I think the OP found something (read her pictorial-essay elsewhere) ... Likely, a PM may elicit some response. Unsure you will find full-blown ... Read More
Looking for yoga class by Farisht
I am new in Cairo and I am looking for a good yoga studio or a gym with yoga classes around Nabil al Wakkad/ Shams el din Zaheby street? Any suggestion?
Sure. Hope its close enough! Correction: I am unsure about training level, though believe he was trained in India. Read More
Looking for yoga class by Farisht
I am new in Cairo and I am looking for a good yoga studio or a gym with yoga classes around Nabil al Wakkad/ Shams el din Zaheby street? Any suggestion?
This may be of interest .. Shanti Yoga Center (clicking on the Address on the FB page will lead you to a Bing map) 22 Obour Buildings Salah Salem Road, Heliopolis 0112 501 0509 Hany owns and teaches at the studio. He has received 'teachers ... Read More
Divorce by tui
I am an English woman, living in the UK. I want to divorce my egyptian husband who is still living in Egypt. Soon after we married, my visa ran out and I had to return to the UK and it has now been 12 months since I had any contact with my husband! ...
First off - I write with deep empathy to all who face this dilemma. While I don't have specific, concrete and actionable information required - I recommend going through The Egyptian's posts on Divorce related threads. He has provided ... Read More
update on cost of living?
Coincidence! I came across a user-sourced cost-of-living data (click) a couple of days ago .. Read More
"Warn Dutch tourists about bezness!" [Article]
This - from 2011 - was posted via twitter today. And, felt this may be of interest here at expat-blog, specially after reading a heartrending narrative recently: Read More
Really need your help, it's about moving to Egypt. by Arumat
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope everyone is doing great. I've just recently found this website, in need of honest help. I would like to start by saying that i honestly love Egypt, in the full sense of the word. Ever since i was just a kid, ...
I feel what you say. This is a very (comparatively) brief response: Do re-consider Egypt as a destination. I'd also be brash to propose: besides using the economic filter in your search for a new home, please do add another sieve: deteriorating ... Read More
Nights in white satin song by a Voice coming from heaven
.. and, meanwhile, search for the lost chord .. om .. continues Read More
Buddhism in Egypt? Possible? by vynguyen87
Hello, I'm trying to know if some people are able to practice Buddhism in Cairo. The only place I lnow related to Buddhism is the Japanese Garden. Does anyone else know something related to Buddhism? Or practicing? I'm interested myself. Cheers, V
2 Vipassana Meditation camps - to teach the technique, as taught by Shri Goenka - were held in Cairo this year. Clicking through Dhamma.Org will bring you to a human contact -- lemme me know if you cannot. (Have included the Home page for all ... Read More
Lawyer Question: Does anybody know Shenouda Helmy/ Luxor
Hello - I was introduced to Shenouda Helmy from Luxor for a very twisted legal case in Cairo. I am told he has worked for many Expatriates in Luxor. I am requesting to connect with you if you know him - so I may compare notes on his ability and ... Read More
Translators, Registration and Passports - UK Embassy by MrsIsmail
I would just like to hear some experiences from people on the following subjects: 1) has anyone used any of the companies on the UK Embassy in Cairo website's 'Translators list'? If so, who did you use, what did you get translated and what where ...
- don't think there's many British people that use this site regularly.it's a wild guess, but I sense this place may have Britishers .. Expat Forum Read More
Shout Out: Vipassana in Egypt
er .. I came across this post about the meditation camp while browsing .. and felt like sharing it with groups who may be inclined or are in need to learn more .. Read More
Shout Out: Vipassana in Egypt
I learn there will be a 10-day program starting October 24, 2012. Going by the quality of majority conversation going on at this forum, I am convinced this place has only a sprinkling of un-self-absorbed and self-aware souls! But then, it IS a ... Read More
The Weekly Meeting :) by mr.hatahitos
The weekly meeting will be held in Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg,3 Saray El Gezirah, Zamalek roof cafe The meeting is for everyone would love to talk, listen, for old members and new ones :) We will discuss everything, new ideas for regular meetings, ...
I just panned through this thread ... and can't stop grinning. Grinning and shaking my head .. THIS thread of Expat-Blog is .. er .. ummm .. I'd say the word is sullified! What do you think? Read More
The Weekly Meeting :) by mr.hatahitos
The weekly meeting will be held in Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg,3 Saray El Gezirah, Zamalek roof cafe The meeting is for everyone would love to talk, listen, for old members and new ones :) We will discuss everything, new ideas for regular meetings, ...
can we have something on thursday or friday. tuesdays are tough because it's the middle of the week. can we have a re-vote for the future meetings?>> YES Read More
Egyptian courtship rules by janjakes
I have known an Egyptian widow woman living in the Nile delta region of Tanta for the past 4 years. Earlier this year I asked her to marry me and she agreed but with the condition that her daughter gets married first. The woman has 4 children in ...
@Cenlin Interesting site @janjakes There is an English Language button on the top left corner of the site .. http://en.alukah.net Read More
Visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle by Bluboy
Can anyone tell me what the visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle. I have been told and have read a few different things. I am an American and have been in Alexandria for about 8 months on a 1 year tourist visa. I am ...
You guys are awesome. Thanks for your input and patience with my ignorance. This ex-pat business is rough, learning a new culture, language, and governmental processes is brutal :) Trial and error gets old quick... I only began to think about the ... Read More
Visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle by Bluboy
Can anyone tell me what the visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle. I have been told and have read a few different things. I am an American and have been in Alexandria for about 8 months on a 1 year tourist visa. I am ...
....and a car registered to someone else PLUS EITHER an official (notarized) contract of sale OR a proxyWould he need a Residence Visa to get the Proxy? (Guess he would need it for an official (notarized) contract of sale, though?) @Bluboy: This ... Read More
Visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle by Bluboy
Can anyone tell me what the visa requirements for buying and registering/licensing a vehicle. I have been told and have read a few different things. I am an American and have been in Alexandria for about 8 months on a 1 year tourist visa. I am ...
@OP Yo, I add my voice as an Expat - to support excellent info you are being supplied by a Citizen (The sober-voice Egyptian). Me? 1) I had a 3-year not-for-work Residence Visa (linked to my marriage with an Egyptian) 2) The Driving License (DL) ... 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 ...
PARENTS BEWARE!!! Hello Expat-Bloggers! Yes I put quotation marks around teach because I am not a real teacher. Hope the school doesn't find out. My blog will focus on some of my experiences in Egypt as well as my experiences building my new ... Read More
Urdu Language course by N12345
Hi everyone, I was wondering if you can help me to find a place that provides Urdu classes...i really need to learn Urdu..or maybe a private teacher.... Thanks in advance
(Neat idea Wild - it did not cross my mind when I read the post!!) The Embassy organizes Hindi language courses (irregular schedule, though). The 23 Talaat Harb consular office (click here) may provide details of the next one. Unsure if they ... Read More
Desperately Seeking Shoes. by Seemi
Morning all! I have been treading the torturous and dusty cairene streets in a pair of my black flats which are now ripping at the seams. Thanks to the beautiful baggage limitations now, I only brought a few pair of shoes which are good enough ...
Hey - Unsure if this is sufficiently aside from the obvious .... (yeah, I am guilty for 'Trying' :P ) Yet .... I have seen rows of inexpensive (= wear and throw = bad eco-karma!!) - wear-ably obnoxious designs - in the mindless endless rows of ... Read More
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 ...
Re: non response by the lawyer and insurance company .. I would take that as a major sign!! It's a pattern you will consistently encounter. Clear concise actionable information is frustratingly difficult to get. There is more energy spent on ... Read More
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 ...
Hey! Yeah, I hear you on your views re: marriage and real estate investment. I was following an end-goal oriented line of reasoning - by focusing on your desired goal of residence in Egypt. And then - laying out the options available. So - you ... Read More
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 ...
Geely has posted the excellent link to MFA. Section II) Residence in Egypt for Foreign Nationalscaught my eye -- Non-national residents of homes for the elderly and disabled.hummmm .. so, thinking aloud - one available route may be to: - register ... Read More
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 ...
Yo! It's nice to finally read a sincere post which seems to have been diligently thought-through - compared to the needy-clingy retarded non-adventurous "mommy, where can I get a haircut?" requests. And also excellent information shared by ... Read More
Visa status for rental agreements by vsank
Hi, I was looking for some advice on if it is ok to rent an apartment while on a business / tourist visa? The owner seems ok with it; wanted to know if it ok from a legal standpoint. Thanks, Vinod
Absolutely! GCC citizens rent on short- and long-term lease all the time - unless, a lawyer around here quotes a rule (which may never be enforced). And you keep your nose clean. You could wade through some articles on renting property in Egypt to ... Read More
Egyptian Lawyer...New to this amazing Website by kassab78
Looking for new friends. I'm a lawyer & music band manager. Rock music Addict :) You're welcome to message me anytime for anything. Yours.
Looking for new friends. I'm a lawyer & music band manager. Rock music Addict :) You're welcome to message me anytime for anything. Yours.Classic Rock!? Nice. Could we listen to you jam? Edit: the eagerness to PM!! ... right-after-takeoff - was ... Read More
Tourist Visas vs enty visa
This is too late -- you may have already left .. and Mogamma will be closed today! Perhaps, for next time: Would be an idea to check if a re-entry visa - obtained 'before' you leave - allows you to re-enter Egypt on your existing Tourist ... 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 ...
It's a shame! Was looking towards meeting you - and others. I moved out of my shell - landed up at 8:10pm .. asked the manager if he knew anything about a group rendezvous .. "Nada!!" Left a note with him - addressed to 'Irish Alex' .. and also ... Read More
where to fix ur computer? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
My computer crashed. any ideas where to take it? thanx.
[Re: won't wake up from "sleep": Else .. seems it truly has gone into winter 'hibernation' .. tried screaming into its ears??!!Of course! I've even tried CPR, it is lifeless, nonresponsive, "sniff".. oh well ;) thanks though! @ Shorouk, I'm ... Read More
where to fix ur computer? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
My computer crashed. any ideas where to take it? thanx.
Hi Who, I tried all that already. :) its just totally blank, even when i plug in the power cord it doesn't light up. i dunno, if they r open 2day i'll call them. thanks though!hummm ... you are right .. this is not good! Hope it's just the power ... Read More
where to fix ur computer? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
My computer crashed. any ideas where to take it? thanx.
I have no idea. :( it just won't wake up from "sleep".Hummmm .. am unsure if you have tried this 'first step' to restoring a PC! ... and assuming it is a laptop .. 1) Unplug power cord 2) Remove battery pack Wait a while .. say a bunch of minutes ... 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 ...
There is this 10-part documentary on a behind-the-scene look into Psychotropic Drugs! Recommend - must see for all! Making A Killing - The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging Read More
Meet my Stalker by Burnside
So it seems really daft on reflection, but I accidentally gave my number to a little gimp thinking I would use him as a business contact (as we started talking about him providing a service to the company I work for- to me this is networking)and we ...
Burnside - It will be nice to know what worked for you. Perhaps, we all may learn how to shut down stalkers .. or how to avoid being shut down .. :D Read More
Meet my Stalker by Burnside
So it seems really daft on reflection, but I accidentally gave my number to a little gimp thinking I would use him as a business contact (as we started talking about him providing a service to the company I work for- to me this is networking)and we ...
Culture? That opens up a spanking new Pandora's box Pyramid! This aspect gets complicated and not too pretty. :o There is stuff like intellectual blindness vs. plain arrogance vs. complicated dumbness vs. sense of shame etc. to consider. To do? ... 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 ...
Yes, this post is definitely 'off Topic' as intended by the initial poster - tho, maybe not 'out-of-thread'! .. the organic nature of our discussions has evolved this to a new lifeform :) So, I am throwing this up in the air for the gang .... to ... Read More
what to do in cairo by stella786
i moved to cairo from scotland just under 2 months ago to settle here and look for work. the job hunting has been a bit slow what with the lead up to ramadan and i find not everyone here gets back in touch to acknowledge applications received ...
Greetings, For a career job, there is the labor law which defines ratio of foreigner vs. local employees. So, you will need exceptional qualifications/ skills/ traits/ packaging to secure one. And like someone smart once said - "If ya can't find ... Read More
Best Banking available in Egypt by alimirza
Hey Guys I need a suggestion about opening a bank account here in Egypt, Currently I have a $ account opened in Banque Misr but honestly it sucks big time, no features no online banking and when ever I do wire transfere money is always lost in the ...
Great advice from all! And building on info already provided - my bit below (info recently acquired when I was on a similar quest): HSBC offers a feature called 'Cross Border account'. (I believe other international banks offer this feature too). ... Read More