indobe
Indonesian expat in Egypt
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Registration: 22 October 2010
Expats living in Rehab share your experience please ! by nina1980
Hi , My husband, my sons and I are coming to Cairo in september. We finally decided to live in Rehab. How would you describe your life in this district? What do you like and don't like? Thanks for sharing your experience !
Hello Nina. I live in El Rehab too. Don't hesitate if you have any particular questions. Read More
Meet other females only by lynneroy2002
As a mature married woman I personally am not interested in meeting up with men. My interest are quite different from theirs. I have seen many ideas submitted on this blog but nothing ever gets carried through. I joined the blog to also meet up with ...
@Lyn, Loula, Cathy. Please check your inbox. Cheers Read More
Meet other females only by lynneroy2002
As a mature married woman I personally am not interested in meeting up with men. My interest are quite different from theirs. I have seen many ideas submitted on this blog but nothing ever gets carried through. I joined the blog to also meet up with ...
It's not far for me but with the situation recently, honestly I feel uncomfortable to go there. Read More
New in Cairo by Lena Anna
Hello everybody, I am new in Cairo. I am 32 years old and from germany. I would love to meet new people maybe at a Caffe or Bar to have a chat and a good time together. Somebody interested? Please contact me, I am looking forward to meeting you :) ...
Hello Lena. How are you ? Read More
Meet other females only by lynneroy2002
As a mature married woman I personally am not interested in meeting up with men. My interest are quite different from theirs. I have seen many ideas submitted on this blog but nothing ever gets carried through. I joined the blog to also meet up with ...
Hi Loula.e and Lynneroy2002. Maybe we can have a coffee together ? I live in El Rehab. Read More
I need your advise by aries_april65
to any Filipina living in Egypt I need your advise. im a Filipina woman married to an Egypt doctor here in Saudi Arabia. we get married last year in Islamic way because Im the second wife. he is convincing me to come and live with him in Egypt. it ...
aries_april65 : no no no becomes a second wife !! He doesn't want to pay a foreign maid so it's an excuse that you'll be a second wife. Believe me, you will suffer your own life ! Read More
looking for nursery by us_nz
i am looking for a nursery in rehab for my 3 year old daughter with english and quran teaching if anyon can help
Cinderella nursery and preschool looks good. I've been there. Clean and has professional teacher. The owner said that they will have french class soon. facebook.com/pages/Cinderellla-Nursery-and-Preschool/532069073503033 Read More
Apartment in Kowloon
Hi. Im wondering how much is about an apartment in Kowloon area ? Simple one, but nice and clean. Thank you Read More
Soon-to-be HK Newbie by Sticky Vicky
Hi everyone, I'm originally from the UK, currently living in South Korea, and will be moving to Hong Kong in the summer. Just wanted to say hi! Vic x
Hi Sticky Vicky. Where're you going to stay in Hongkong ? Read More
Young baby - Doctor Services
Hi. I lived in South Africa (Johannesburg)and gave birth there. Since your baby is still very young, it will be better if you register her with a pediatrician. For the immunization you can do with the pediatrician or in a pharmacy. Some pharmacies ... Read More
Indonesian Culinery by Dipo ryant
There is a lot Indonesian traditional food, Let me know,which one do you like most??
Ssshhhh....Indians are vegetarians. It's hard to find beef curry there. Read More
Indonesian Culinery by Dipo ryant
There is a lot Indonesian traditional food, Let me know,which one do you like most??
Nooo ! Bakso is not like sausages. I know how they make sausages. But bakso, you can even make it by yourself - healthy house made. Besides, healthy house made sausages ??? Never heard, never happened ! Read More
Hotel Montazah Garden
Hi RoRo79. Thank you very much. When I visited Montazah last year, I saw there were several hotels, but can't remember the name. I searched in the internet, it appears only Helnan Palastine. But I see that the price is too expensive since I've got 2 ... Read More
Hotel Montazah Garden
Hello. Anybody knows about hotels inside Montazah Garden in Alexandria ? Thank you Read More
Yoga classes by cocopop
Any yoga classes preferably in Rehab or Tagamoa? If not, Maadi will do:)
There is Yoga class at British School, Rehab. Evening class, but I'm not so sure the day. I can find out for you if you want. Read More
Racism in Egypt by Guestposter36
Im kind of getting sick and tired of dealing with racism in Cairo. I think I reached my boiling point yesterday at Cafe Mex in Heliopolis. I was sitting with a friend of mine and 2 guys in arabic said "since when do slaves come to a classy place ...
Don Moe, youre so wise. Acceptance makes big difference. Thats right, racism exists everywhere. By denying that theres no problem of racism in Egypt how can we solve it ? What should be solved if theres no problem ? Despite of those inconvenient ... Read More
Racism in Egypt by Guestposter36
Im kind of getting sick and tired of dealing with racism in Cairo. I think I reached my boiling point yesterday at Cafe Mex in Heliopolis. I was sitting with a friend of mine and 2 guys in arabic said "since when do slaves come to a classy place ...
One time I was invited to a birthday's party of my son's friend. The mom knows me but didn't introduce me to her family. The whole time in the party I was alone, no body talked to me. I'm not a shy person; I said hello to everybody and tried to make ... Read More
Racism in Egypt by Guestposter36
Im kind of getting sick and tired of dealing with racism in Cairo. I think I reached my boiling point yesterday at Cafe Mex in Heliopolis. I was sitting with a friend of mine and 2 guys in arabic said "since when do slaves come to a classy place ...
Hmmm......fortunately I don't speak Arabic. So i don't care with what they say even if they do it in front of me. But unfortunately, in some cases I can feel it, that something wrong with their behavior. Not all of course. But a lot ! It seems that ... Read More
How to obtain a local driving licence? by Nassman
Hi I have a uk driving licence but need to know how to obtain a local Egyptian driving licence. I now live in Cairo and have a residence visa so by law I must obtain a local driving licence. I was told that I need to go to the local Traffic ...
No, amarka. You must convert to local one if you're resident. Read More
How to obtain a local driving licence? by Nassman
Hi I have a uk driving licence but need to know how to obtain a local Egyptian driving licence. I now live in Cairo and have a residence visa so by law I must obtain a local driving licence. I was told that I need to go to the local Traffic ...
Before I had my driving licence valid as long as my residence visa was valid, now I have to renew it after 7 years (my residence visa is valid for 5 years).I still have positive point of view that I've got 6 month driving license regarding to my ... Read More
How to obtain a local driving licence? by Nassman
Hi I have a uk driving licence but need to know how to obtain a local Egyptian driving licence. I now live in Cairo and have a residence visa so by law I must obtain a local driving licence. I was told that I need to go to the local Traffic ...
Hi Nassman. I always need "Residence Certificate" from the embassy for any formal documents like to get free tax in original country, banking purposes, etc. That certificate has also to be renewal from time to time. They asked me and my husband)same ... Read More
How to obtain a local driving licence? by Nassman
Hi I have a uk driving licence but need to know how to obtain a local Egyptian driving licence. I now live in Cairo and have a residence visa so by law I must obtain a local driving licence. I was told that I need to go to the local Traffic ...
Thanks, Nassman. Have you gone to Al Gazeera and got the license ? For how many years ? Hi I must say that it is proving to be a pain. I have been this afternoon to the local Traffic Department which is located in the middle of nowhere (10 minutes ... Read More
Fred went a wandering. by Fred
[img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/43286595615_c539efb222.jpg[/img] I went for a little ride this morning. Mountain bike clubs are really popular at the moment and even housing estates have clubs. These guys may well live on such an estate ...
I enjoy so much your pictures, mas fred. It's so real. I follow the thread. It makes me missing the country ! Thank you. Read More
French nursery in Maadi
Hi Irish School, Maadi (irishschoolcairo.com) has classes in English and French. The director is a French. My children went there for summer camp last year. They were happy. Read More
WHY? by TSL
I have been living in cairo now for 8 months and i am constantly amazed at some of the things i see. As there seems to be many locals on the Expat.com, i thought i would ask some questions WHY and see what answers i get so that i can try and ...
Why loving Egyptian mothers are driving with four girls in the boot (I couldn't believe when I saw it yesterday)I've seen it hundred times in Rehab. No question; it just makes me cry. Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
mas fred, It's good to be white in Indonesia. There's a huge racism among indonesians. It's just everywhere. Read More
help to find taxi in Rehab by alyonka82
Do anyone knows if there is any taxi in Rehab?
Hi all !, Among those numbers, which one is the white-black taxi with meter ? Thanks. Read More
Who wants to join me in playing Chess by masry62001
Hi , Who wants to play Chess . We can organize competition in chess if we were more than three persons . We can meet in the weekends in caffe or any other place .
Hi masry62001 and mr.hatahitos. Thanks a lot. I'll try to go to those places. :) Read More
Who wants to join me in playing Chess by masry62001
Hi , Who wants to play Chess . We can organize competition in chess if we were more than three persons . We can meet in the weekends in caffe or any other place .
Hi. I don't play chess, but my son would like to. Where can I find good quality of chessboard, please ?? Thanks a lot. Read More
new women friends in rehab city cairo by chocolata
hi my name is maggie, i lived in rehab city for 3yrs and came back to the uk for 4yrs i am planning to go back to egypt in sept 2011 and.. would like to invite any new ladies that have came from the uk to get together for some company. I will be ...
It was very nice meeting today. Thank you Chocolata and Bumble. Read More
Phonecall hassling - a warning to expat ladies! by eltviola
OK so most of us know there's a small proportion of the male Egyptian population who can't seem to control themselves when they discover the mobile number of a woman, especially an expat woman. Someone on this forum called Karim (whom I don't ...
Same experience. Ive got phone calls from same number. The time the guy phone me, can be 10 20 times a day, even during the night at 2 3 am, with video calls !! I just ignore it, and switch the phone when Im going to sleep. My husband as well, ... Read More
women friends in rehab by chocolata
HI everyone, I was hoping to meet some women friends in Rehab that might want to meet up for a coffee and a chat if anyone is new to the area and wants to meet up some time then give me a buzz.
@ahmadm, are you a woman ? Read More
JAKARTA = TRAFFIC by RYNN
Its so painful if you are in Jakarta areas and you wanted to go somewhere, can't get to the place ontime, bikes are EVERYWHERE, no more shortcut way because all people do the same thing, they want to use shortcut way so sometimes shortcut even more ...
Stupid and careless people are available everywhere. Amazingly, I drove for years in my home land Indonesia with 0 accident. Here, in Egypt, only 3 months I've been driving I've got stupid unecessary accident ! You guys must try to drive here; have ... Read More
Organize your move to Egypt by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Egypt. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Egypt: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to bring ...
Hello. Id just like to share about my experience to move in Egypt. Most of houses (villas/apartments) are offered furnished. If you want empty one since youre bringing your own things, you must make a deal with the owner, but most of the time they ... Read More
Baby
Hello. Which area do you live? May be we can recommend you the ones close by. Jakarta is very crowded that you will not drive 3-4 hours to meet the appointment with your doctor. You dont need to go to Singapore for check up/ delivery. Jakarta has ... Read More
Mobiles change prefix by MCITP
[b]Dear All, All operators in Egypt will be changing their prefix from the 6th October 2011 (this Thursday) Please follow the below new prefix for each operator : [color=#7FD827]Etisalat Before After 011 XXXXXXX ...
Very appreciated. Thanks very much ! Read More
wanting to meet new friends especially with young children
Hi Melanie. Send me PM. I live also in El Rehab. Read More
JAKARTA = TRAFFIC by RYNN
Its so painful if you are in Jakarta areas and you wanted to go somewhere, can't get to the place ontime, bikes are EVERYWHERE, no more shortcut way because all people do the same thing, they want to use shortcut way so sometimes shortcut even more ...
Impressive ! I see it how government has failed to provide mean transport for everybody. People struggle ! They have to find their own way as cheapest as possible to solve the problem. Motorcycle is very cheap and easy to get it. Meanwhile, the ... Read More
Mother baby groups?? by Shaanz
Are there any other mothers on this forum who are willing to meet up?
Hi, any mother living in Zamalek?I'd like to join with you, but unfortunately Zamalek is too far for me. Forgive me, sweety. Read More
Mother baby groups?? by Shaanz
Are there any other mothers on this forum who are willing to meet up?
Hi Annalisa. Which area do you live in ? Read More
JAKARTA = TRAFFIC by RYNN
Its so painful if you are in Jakarta areas and you wanted to go somewhere, can't get to the place ontime, bikes are EVERYWHERE, no more shortcut way because all people do the same thing, they want to use shortcut way so sometimes shortcut even more ...
@mas fred. Thanks for the very nice videos. LOL:) Read More
how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet
in cebu philipines we say it...GIHIGUGMA KO IKAW... :)
Interesting !In Japanese (my ancestral language), kimi is a friendly way to say you, so (I) love you = kimi wo aishite imasu. Sometimes people say kimi ga dai suki desu. (I like you a lot) In Korean, which is my wife's mother tongue, one can say ... Read More
JAKARTA = TRAFFIC by RYNN
Its so painful if you are in Jakarta areas and you wanted to go somewhere, can't get to the place ontime, bikes are EVERYWHERE, no more shortcut way because all people do the same thing, they want to use shortcut way so sometimes shortcut even more ...
Youre right guys, the traffic in Jakarta and in all big cities in Indonesia is really big problem. Even me, I hate it when Im back to my homeland. 2 times I missed my flight, besides I left 4 hours earlier from Depok ! Cant do anything, just plan ... Read More
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TEACHING SALARY IN EGYPT? by hilwa7
I AM LOOKING FOR WORK AND CAN NOT SEEM TO GET ANYONE TO OFFER ME A COMFORTABLE PAY RATE.
Very low, in general. Don't expect too much. 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.
Dear The Londoner, I know these words can annoy any female. but it is not fair to call it "racism" which is very bad term to be used in such case. we can say it is annoying U but not that racism , wish u got what I mean.Whatever you say it ... Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Black, white, yellow it doesn't matter what colour you are. People are people, simple. I am white, if everybody on this planet was white life would very boring indeed. As for multi-race unions such as marriage and partnerships, I fully support it, ... Read More
Possible ways to get married
Hi Marieshe, I understand your situation, but this post really makes me tingle to ask. 1. What kind of life do you expect by marrying him while your current problem is still suspended? Armand and Zenani are quite right. Whatever the nationality, ... Read More
Moms and Moms' to be Club by teacher13
Hey all Moms and Moms to be ...thought it would be great to create a kind of club or call it gathering , in order to exchange our experiences in regards to raising kids and get the best way from eah other ...I have a 1 year daughter named Noor and ...
Hi glai 13. See the discussion board of Rehaby Expat Oasis on the Facebook. There's one about baby's group. You can try to contact them. I think they meet on mondays. Good luck. Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Hi @ladyjane1, I'm like you. I feel home in South Africa. It's very difficult for me to enjoy in my home land as people have changed. Their behaviour and the way they think are not the same anymore like when I left the country. Or maybe it's me who ... Read More
Tea or Coffee? by ChatMom
Do you like Tea or Coffee ?:)
I like both. There're some times I like very much green tea with no milk no sugar. Some other times very thick black tea with milk. At some hard days I enjoy some coffee, sometimes mixed with Baileys. Nymmmm..... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
Im Indonesian, my husband is Belgian. At the beginning we spoke in English. Now I speak well (enough) French, then we speak French. He speaks French to the children. At the beginning I spoke my language to them. But since the eldest one entered the ... Read More
rent prices for expats are they the same for locals? by gingerqueen
Hi, I am moving to Cairo in two weeks time and I seem a bit confused as to what the average rent price is for a one or two bed flat in Cairo. Whilst i was in Cairo recently i was speakig to someone who said that he paid 600 le a month for a flat in ...
It's very upsetting how foriegners are treated while finding a proper flat here. We pay more than 1000USD/month (My husband would know the accurate amount) for a furnished flat in Rehab City and the landlady never cares for upgrading it over our ... Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
OK. See you there. Thanks Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
We had cofee morning today at Tota restaurant. It was so great meeting people from different nationalities. Unfortunately I was not able to greet everybody, but I enjoyed so much. Thanks to Della for having us. Thanks to you all ladies. Cheers Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
Thanks Aykalam. I'll ask them again about this. Read More
Bali with Kids
Hello. I'm Indonesian. I have 2 small children. I travel at least 2x/ year abroad, and sometimes I travel with them without my husband. It's quite tough especially when they were younger. You can ask me anything as I'm not clever to compose long ... Read More
i am looking for french to be my friend, and hope can teach me french.
Bonjour Lala Lee. Je me presente, je suis indonesienne. Je suis en Egypt au Caire. Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
Well done indeed! I would like to point out that Rehab Club is actually open to everyone, but if you don't have membership you will need to pay a fee at the gate. I believe this fee is LE20. The private pool, however, is only open to members who ... Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
Wow Nmartin, this is great ! Very useful. Million thanks. I've got a problem with my storage door that was locked by accident and I don't know how to open it because there's no key. Is there like "Lock Smith" somewhere ? I know that you've talked ... Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
Hello Volky. This forum is really interesting that we can share some informations. I've been one month and still struggling to find tings. Thanks. Read More
Living in Rehab by nmartin
Anyone live in Rehab? My husband and I moved here from the States. We're looking to meet some other expats living in Rehab, make some new friends. Anyone wanna grab some coffee? Natalie natalienmartin@gmail.com
Hello. I'm new comer in Al Rehab City. Can I join with you ? Thanks Read More