Chocolate Eclair
English expat in Egypt
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Lives in Luxor
Registration: 15 June 2015
Cost of living in Egypt - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Egypt, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
We are retired and our costs are roughly between 2500 and 300Le per week Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
I have lived here 5 years and leave in 5 weeks, there is not a cat in hello chance I would come back. Not enough reasons to want to come back. The change over the past years since the first revolution has been astronomical,and it will be years for ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
You can see why., once they see how a modern Country operates they would not want to come back, let alone the opportunities in a modern Country. Read More
Lawyer Charges by Chocolate Eclair
Has anone sold a house in Egypt if so what should the charges roughly be for the seller. My quote is 20.000le which seems very high to me.
Can you send me a privatext message through with details please Sheree Read More
Lawyer Charges by Chocolate Eclair
Has anone sold a house in Egypt if so what should the charges roughly be for the seller. My quote is 20.000le which seems very high to me.
We think it should be around 2000le I would like someone to help me with this because most of the Lawyers in Luxor are crooks and thieves and con men Read More
Lawyer Charges
Has anone sold a house in Egypt if so what should the charges roughly be for the seller. My quote is 20.000le which seems very high to me. Read More
Studying in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Egypt? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in Egypt? ...
And a load of money too! Read More
Studying in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Egypt? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in Egypt? ...
If your going to study in Egypt I would recommend Cairo. The other Cities have very little capable staff to teach beyond using X for your name and literacy is zero. Read More
Property prices in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Egypt is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Yes it's still for sale, but property sales in Luxor are very slow at the moment, so no matter what the prices are, property seems to be on the sale market for a long time in Luxor. But we live in hope. Read More
Property prices in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Egypt is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
We don't have a flat we have a villa with private walls and a private pool. What you call equipped is not my idea of being equipped, Kitchens are basic, no duvets, very few en suites, and poorly decorated unless you like gaudy colours. Probably ... Read More
The holiday season in Egypt
I don't think there is anything happening in Luxoe again, last year myself and wife ent to bed at 10pm bored to tears. The first time we have missed a New Year Celebration in over 35 years. But next year we will have moved so will be able to ... Read More
Property prices in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Egypt is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Our villa is 50M from the Nile, has two en suite bedrooms, large fitted kitchen, external utility room, spa pool, 3 Sundecks, walled completely. We are asking £47,000. The villa comes Air conditioned, and fully furnished, which includes all ... Read More
Property prices in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Egypt is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
After being a tourist to Upper Egypt for over 20 years myself and partner decided to retire to Upper Egypt nearly 8 years ago, we absolutely loved it. Then came the upheavals and things changed. We had hoped things would get better within 2to 3 ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Many parts of Egypt rely on tourism, but all the stories leaving Egypt are suggesting that there will be many problems ahead with tourism, especially the visa situation for ex pats retiring to Egypt to live in peace and to experience the cultures, ... Read More
Pets in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Egypt have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Egypt? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? Did ...
We have what peopl in Luxor call a land dog, he was born to a dog that lived off the land. We got him at 6 weeks old and was told normally land dogs live on average 2 years. He is now 7 yeas, his diet is 4 chicken breadt fillets every week, 2 kilo ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
I don't blame the Egyptian Goverment because I honestly do not think they realized the dire situation of Egypt when they were elected, I don't think they knew the terrible financial situation the Country was in. I believe the leader of the ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
We are really not interested if we loose it anymore, our retirement has turned into a nightmare and if it means loosing our home to rid the nightmare then so be it. The trouble like you have explained is that there is no conformity across Egypt that ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
I am sure you are right, it's a pity many have missed the boat. I cannot see much hope unless another Country gets involved, the only trouble is, this Country knows what's best and because of it they will not give in until it's at rock ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
There are many things I have noticed that need looking at, most things are paid by cash, how do they know what a business is taking in, there are very few cash registers, because there is no control of this, money is not getting taxed and helping ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Yes Lynneroy you are precisely correct, What does happen when they want the money back? Trade outward bound is needed, new factories, quality goods, (Not Rubbish) that are sold with guarantees, exporting to around the World. Putting your hopes on ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
I have heard about Government workers but not experienced it. Poor education, and the lack of respect do go a long way to the problems, but how they will fix it I don't know. They really need some strong boss's who will not except laziness. ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
You are right of course Markus, but in general I do not think even by investing in employees and training them to a high standard would stop them partying at night and then be unable to get to work in the morning. There is a saying ".That's ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
I am not attempting to pour scorne on Egypts system just comparing Countries and what Egypt needs to look at in the future. We are retired, not interested in politics ar anything like that at all, but even being home owners in Egypt and not working, ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Regarding setting up a business in Egypt and the difficulties. I would just like to prove a point. There is a company in the UK called 1st Formations (Internet Site 1st Formations .com) here you can set up a limited company complete with Company ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Totally agree, you can start a business in Cairo, but if you want to start a business that is similar in Luxor you will be refused a license unless you coff up cash, and after you have coffed up the cash they come for more until you have run out of ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Sorry but these are my opinions and facts I have had to suffer before giving up in shear frustration Read More
Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
It's not a case of what Egypt needs its the terrible red tape and frustrating problems you have to go through to set up a business and get it licensed. This is a major problem and really needs addressing before contemplating what Egypt needs. ... Read More
Are you happy in Egypt? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Egypt? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I was once in a taxi that got stopped at a check point, the taxi driver was told he would have to pay 90le for having a cracked window, the taxi driver only had 30le on him, he was told that will do he got a slip of paper and told to go on his way. ... Read More
Are you happy in Egypt? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Egypt? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I think many Egyptians seem happy enough, but would they feel the same if they had the opportunity to travel and see how the rest of the world is? Myself I enjoyed Egypt has a tourist and later moved here and have been here now 7 years. In those 7 ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Egypt can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
I don't suffer from home sickness at all, I used to look at Egypt being my home, but recent events and all this visa turmoil with no explanations, it's dual pricing for locals and foreigners, and big brother goings on, I no longer consider ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
We are in Australia, it's so much different, tourists are made to feel welcome, the visa does not change from one day to another, and if it does change everyone is told it has changed and of course the reasons. Also if you have bought property ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
We decided to leave Egypt so visa's no longer bother us anymore. Still got the Villa but until things get sorted out cannot be bothered with all the treatment people are getting. Read More
Adapting to the climate in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Egypt is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Egypt? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I agree with everything you say, but when people go to live in another Country surely they are security checked first, and not in some people's cases 5 years later. There are some lovely Europeans getting asked to leave, Europeans that have ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Egypt is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Egypt? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I agree with your comments about Egypt being great and the climate is great whe you get used to it, however it is fast becoming a place that is hostile to Europeans, why I do not know, but many are leaving and many are making preparations to leave, ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Egypt is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Egypt? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Sorry 49c outside and 42c inside Read More
Adapting to the climate in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Egypt is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Egypt? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I love the weather especially in the Winter, and I don't mind the heat of the Summer either. What I find worse of all is when the Summer comes the Electric supplies are so bad when it's time to cool down you cannot do so because the AC units ... Read More
Can you sell to Southern Egypt please??? by Chocolate Eclair
Once again Southern Egypt is in the grip of ferocius temperatures often 50C and above. Like last year the Electricity is not enough to support AC units, so next year when Northern Egypt has an abundance of Electricity (Has Reported) can you sell ...
What? I am saying that next year when the Country will have surplus Electricity and capable of selling if, can they sell extra to Southern Egypt. I think Northern Egypt should be fine, after all that's where all the investment is going at the ... Read More
Can you sell to Southern Egypt please???
Once again Southern Egypt is in the grip of ferocius temperatures often 50C and above. Like last year the Electricity is not enough to support AC units, so next year when Northern Egypt has an abundance of Electricity (Has Reported) can you sell ... Read More
Sharm El Sheikh resident visa /multi entry visa
You need intelligence to think of that, and dont forget that Egypt no longer welcomes tourists either has resident or 2 week stayers. If they did they would make a show on the stupid inconsistancies on the visas, and tell all what its upto and what ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Egypt face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What are ...
Be prepared to go through thick and thin to find anything out, in the case of a lawyer make sure you know he is genuine or has references from other clients, many see foreigners has money cows. Regarding accidents, heart attacks etc, again your ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
It maybe just Europeans then, the trouble is everyone is winding the other up about visas and everyone is becoming paranoid Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
That's the best thing to do in your caselaady24, at least you will get probably treated with more respect. You may be used to being treated this way and living in a third world Country, but Europeans are so used to being treated as European ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
It's a real mess, and no one knows what is happening including the authorities. The Government site is not being held to by the different Governates. I really cannot blame people for leaving, you cannot live under the threat of you may get a ... Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
I think you may stand a chance if property married to an Egyptian, but Orfi marriages are not recognised in this case. Everyone in Luxor looks upon Orfi Certificates as a sex certificate. Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
I can only speak about Luxor, where many are leaving and going home or moving to another Country to live and have peace of mind. Nearly everyone has their property up for sale. Although there is a temp resident's visa for investors and property ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Egypt? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
You can only talk from experience's that have happened Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Egypt? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Keep your mouth shut, and your thoughts to yourself, easy really. Being an ex pat we will never be able to call Egypt home or feel at home, we are not even ex pats really we are only tourists, here on a tourist visa, and that is not a secure feeling ... Read More
Essentials to live in Egypt by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Egypt, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Egypt? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Virtually everything is fake here, cigarettes included and seeing as over 75% of the population smokes you would think it would be made illegal or at least policed to avoid bad health for people in the future. (These things have to come in to the ... Read More
Essentials to live in Egypt by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Egypt, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Egypt? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
If you can pack one, A good lawyer, and a padlock for your handbag. :) Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Laady24, its the same in Luxor, if you pay a deposit or fidelity bond, your chances of getting it back are zero Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Its because the majority of our white goods, TV, theartre system etc are nearly 5 years old, all are still under guarantee until September 2016 but we have decided to purchase new again. Most of the outside is now laid to ceramics, and the internal ... Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Thanks Netyoda, I am sure Anny 1 will pick this up from your post. Sorry about that, it maybe that because my laptop is linked that I do not have to apply the http. Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I live in the village of Gorf between La Galta and Esba, its a small village made up mainly of farmers, but has expanded over the past few years, if you can call 6 new homes expansion! We like it here because the villagers are accommodating, there ... Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Just for future reference if required Anny 1. I can tell you Luxor is nice and peaceful, everyone will tell you so. The only problem is the lack of tourists which from their income things cannot get done quickly. But all in all its the peace that ... Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Anney 1 See www.nileside.com.uk Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Being a tourist to Luxor is very different from living here. I agree with what you say, but now more Caleshes are off the streets the hassle is less, now its the golden boys trying to cheat ladies from their cash in property deals and these Orfi ... Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hi there, Hope you are getting on OK, did not realise you were in Hurghada, we have just got back from Australia and absolutely loved it. A lot more expensive to Luxor but very vibrant and extremely clean and well looked after. It seems like ... Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
And if you get one it will have cost you a fortune. The police here are interviewing everyone in Luxor when they renew their visa's to make sure they are not working. Read More
Best cities to live in Egypt by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Egypt. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Does not apply to Luxor, a work permit is as rare as rocking horse S--t. Read More
Tourist Visas No Longer Renewable Beyond 6mo? by hikeaway
Has anyone else recently had this problem? My family and I have lived in Cairo for 14 months under tourist visas, renewing it every three months at Mogamma. I know of other people who have lived here much longer than this under a tourist visa. But ...
Read the Magnificent Magazine page headlined "Egypt's warm welcome has gone cold", This article has not been denied by anyone in authority so we have to presume it is the case. Not a nice thing for a Country wanting to develop tourism, ... Read More
Need information for Resident permit
Virtually impossible in Luxor, for business owners, property owners, and investors. Does not make you feel secure at all does it! Read More
What do you like the most in Egypt? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Egypt? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Egypt and the reason why you enjoy your ...
The weather, the history, and in general the peace and quiet of Luxor. However you soon learn that Egypt does not inform ex pats of new things that are happening and I find that frustrating. Especially the item in the magazine Magnificent, where ... Read More
Safety in Egypt by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Egypt? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
My uncle came from the UK to see us 4 years ago, the taxi driver quoted him 40 to bring him into central Luxor, (The going rate at the time) when they arrived my uncle gave him 40 and the taxi driver, said no, English Pounds. My uncle asked him ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Egypt by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Egypt. What is ...
I did not find it too bad really, but then again it was my first intention to mix with local people to learn and understand the culture. That would be my advice to anyone. Whenever you move to a different cultured Country, understanding and ... Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
You should not need to waste your money on one of these vehicles fast, if drivers were taught properly, and stopped being idiots Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Congratulation on your post UmmHamdy, a great post that took guts to write and of course 300% correct. I would never use service buses, too many of the driver are high on hashish, and of course their vehicles are death traps. Very well said. If a ... Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I do have a tendency to agree with you, but the last time I rode in Cairo I found it easier to engage a taxi driver to let me follow him until I got to the road southbound, I felt safer and more in control, especially not being used to the excessive ... Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
India, Thailand, Malaysia and Brazil just a few. Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt? by Chocolate Eclair
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ...
Are you a property agent Sam777 if you are can you you give me the link to your website so I can look please. Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
There are no driving schools (Maybe one in Cairo) in Egypt has such to train young people, maybe there should be a part of the school curriculum to accommodate this. There was a Riding School that tried to open in Luxor, the founder was an ex police ... Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt? by Chocolate Eclair
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ...
Hi I have already invested in Property in Luxor, but now want to sell it, can you help in that way? Choccy Read More
Visa's
I have just read that Luxor is only handing out 6 month visa's again. This must make home and vehicle owners feel really insecure, and will once again hit them in the pocket. Pay twice for a visa, twice for car registration, twice for driving ... Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt? by Chocolate Eclair
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ...
Probably not so much the stability, more likely the security. I do find it hard to understand why people are made to live on Tourist Visa's when they have put money into the place. It would not be so bad if you were made to live here 5 years and ... Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt? by Chocolate Eclair
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ...
There of course is the other problem, living on a tourist visa, the Banks are useless, if you want to expand or get help with a business, purchase a vehicle etc, don't look to the .bank they are not wiling to help without a residents visa. Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt? by Chocolate Eclair
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ...
MissMass, I built my own villa, but even so cannot get a 5. Year visa, only a 1year tourist visa. At this moment of time I am in Australia on holiday for two months and I am really considering my options. Here I can get a temp. Residents Visa, for ... Read More
Would you invest in property in Egypt?
Quite a lot of people have bought property where I live in Luxor, many are now regretting this too, many have just locked their property up and gone home hoping that better days will arrive before their lives end. Many want to leave but cannot ... Read More
Safety in Egypt by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Egypt? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I think this is a good question to be honest, too many people look at life through "Rose Tinted Glasses", many cannot see the wood for the tree's or do not want to see. All Countries have their own traits, some countries treat both ... Read More
Safety in Egypt by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Egypt? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I wonder how women feel about living in Egypt alone, although I personally being a 6' 2" 16 Stoner feel ok, my wife was sexually assaulted, we reported it to the Police, there were no Police women, and the men thought it was a good laugh ... Read More
Safety in Egypt by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Egypt? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I live in Luxor and find no problems about safety, I feel I can walk the streets at any time of day or night. However there is an increasing underlying fear of ISIL penetration among ex pats Read More
Safety in Egypt by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Egypt? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I live in Luxor and find no problems about safety, I feel I can walk the streets at any time of day or night. However there is an increasing underlying fear of ISIL penetration among ex pats Read More
New to Forum
Hi Forum members, at this moment of time I live on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor Egypt, not far from the Valley of Kings (20 mins away) in my own villa with my wife, i am looking to move on and sell my villa or swap my villa to move to Koh ... Read More