Dina Porell
@biscuta
Egyptian expat in South Korea
Forum posts
49
Contacts
5
About me
Egyptian
Lives in Cheonan
Speaks Arabic , English
Registration: 14 July 2009
What september means for you? by Florent
Is it a new year to begin or the end of winter? Have you ever thought about it?
September means my father's birthday, my 2 sisters' birthday and my husband's birthday. So September means buying a lot of gifts. :) Read More
does anyone else feel the same...? by MrsIsmail
I remember being that girl. You know the one, that loves Egypt, wants to leave the life she knows for a new adventure in a foreign land, joins different websites to see what other people are experiencing. At that time, no one could of said anything ...
I'm not an expat in Egypt, I'm Egyptian and I want to share my thoughts in this post. Big percent of Egyptians are racist but they aren't just racist to foreigners, Cairo people think they are better than people from the rest of the country, and ... Read More
Halal raw material in Seoul
AimHi, If you need any tips about living in Seoul and where to eat, please feel free to ask. Read More
looking for friends by Jo78
Hi, I will stay in Cairo for quite a long time, I'd like to meet nice people who would like to show me some interesting places in the city. And by the way, do you know, where is it possible to do jogging in Cairo?
Hello Jo78 and welcome to Egypt. I used to live in Al-Saida Zienab neighborhood which is very close to Saad Zaghlul area. So I know the area very well, if you have any questions about what to do there and how to get around, please feel free to ask. ... Read More
Do you cry while watching sad movies by biscuta
I just watched a sad romantic movie, the movie called What Dreams May Come. while watching the movie I couldn't control my tears, they just dropped down on my face, the good thing is the movie had a happy ending. The saddest movie I've ever watched ...
I cried a lot and easily when watching a movie~~ but one of the movies that makes me cry hard is P.S. I Love You~~ *love the movie*P.S I Love You is a good movie, I cried a lot when she got the letters. Read More
Do you cry while watching sad movies by biscuta
I just watched a sad romantic movie, the movie called What Dreams May Come. while watching the movie I couldn't control my tears, they just dropped down on my face, the good thing is the movie had a happy ending. The saddest movie I've ever watched ...
http://i50.tinypic.com/20f2tg2.jpg this made me cryFirst time I watched The Lion King I was a child, I cried in that scene, now I'm 28 and I still cry every time I see that scene. Read More
Halal raw material in Seoul
Hello everyone, I am Noraisyah from Malaysia. I looking to moved to South Korea and open up a restaurant. However i need to find Halal food suppliers. Do anyone know where can i get it ... PLEASE :)Hello, The best place to open your restaurant is ... Read More
Do you cry while watching sad movies
I just watched a sad romantic movie, the movie called What Dreams May Come. while watching the movie I couldn't control my tears, they just dropped down on my face, the good thing is the movie had a happy ending. The saddest movie I've ever watched ... Read More
From US to Egypt!! by davist18leo
Hello everyone! let me introduce myself, My name is Tawanna from the US and I am excited to be making the big move in relocating my family: two kids and husband to Egypt. I am a registered nurse and he is a computer networker and we both chose to ...
Hello Tawanna, Al-Zamalek neighborhood is nice too and there are a lot of foreigners living there. Best of luck. Read More
Have you ever felt lost? by biscuta
I'm an Egyptian married to an American and we live in S.Korea. Sometimes I feel I don't belong to here or there is something missing? And other times I feel kind of lost. I might be home sick, I don't know. Does anyone have the same feeling?
I don't have kids and I'm busy most of the day. I talk to my family a lot, like 5 times a week. There are Egyptians in Korea but most of them live in Seoul not where I live. Yes I'm home sick, and that feeling I had I think it was about where I ... Read More
What's your favorite Book all time ? by Ayten Mehaya
[b] What's your favorite Book, and who's your favorite writer??? What do you most like about the book, Do you have something special to share about it ? I also want some suggestions for Books to read.[/b]
I'm a writer, should I recommend my books? :) You can read one of my short stories for free, it's on my blog so everyone can read it. But I have to warn you, it's very sad story. I'm an animals lover and I care about their rights, last year my ... Read More
Tea or Coffee? by ChatMom
Do you like Tea or Coffee ?:)
There is nothing better than morning coffee. Read More
What does it mean? by hebbatollah
What does it mean when you "delete" someone's contacts: email, mobile number, home address, private phone, birthday, etc from your records- yet they are still "saved" in a secured area of your heart & mind. How could someone, who disappeared ...
Deleting phones numbers and getting rid of the photos, doesn't help as long as your heart and mind are holding on the memories you had with him. Breaking up is always hard, the best way to stop thinking about him is keeping yourself busy, with your ... Read More
Can you cook? by superanjanet
I love cooking and i am willing to improve of my cooking skills, so, this time im asking you guys.Whats the best dish that you ever cooked? Please add some tips or your favorite recipe that can make you proud. Thanks.:)
Three years ago cooking became passion, I spend the best time in the kitchen, and some times I just mix some ingredients together, add some spices and the result is always tasty. My husband is American so most of the time I cook Egyptian food to ... Read More
To All Muslim Brothers and Sisters Salam, Ramadan is getting near..... by JasfurJQ
Are you all ready to take fast in this holy month of Ramadan?
haggishunter, ask your doctor if fast will influence badly for your health, if it is yes, Islam allowed to not fast but you can give charity for each day you couldn't fast it...for more details, you can ask an trustful Imam. I hope you will get well ... Read More
Looking for girl-friend in Cheonan or Asan area
Hi, I live near Asan area, what about you? Read More
What food do you miss from home by haggishunter
When i move i will miss.... Going to the chippie My mum's homemade lentil soup mince and tatties stovies chip buttie with brown sauce shortbread :thanks:
I miss liver cooked with hot pepper...yum. On the other side I love Korean food too. So I'm enjoying my meals here. Read More
relationships by yassmin
if you return to the past will you marry the same woman or will you marry the same guy?
If I can go back in time I would change a lot of things but I'll never change falling in love with my husband and marrying him. If I go back in time I'll choose loving him over and over again. Read More
Money or Love? by edvilyn
Do you agree,that now a days, money is much preferable than love? I mean... people choose rich man rather than the one who love them... :/
Money is important but isn't everything, I think true happiness isn't in buying a lot of stuff, or having a lot of cloth, a fancy car and etc. I met people who didn't have a lot of money but they are happy. True happiness comes from the heart not ... Read More
Money or Love? by edvilyn
Do you agree,that now a days, money is much preferable than love? I mean... people choose rich man rather than the one who love them... :/
Love is more important than money. Money can buy everything but can't buy happiness, money can't buy a smile. Love makes us smile and gives us happiness. Read More
what is our pupose in this life?? by Maya_The_Light
are we in this world for a pupose ??? is there any reason for us being in this life??
Hi, Life is an examniation period. The purpose is to live as per the light of Islam. Results will depends, how accurately we follow the instructions. Above this all it depends on our thinking (Good or Bad) Regards, JojoSo far wrong. Islam is ... Read More
Looking for girl-friend in Cheonan or Asan area
Hello, I love meeting new people and make new friends. I'm looking for a friend in Cheonan or Asan. We can go shopping. have a coffee and talk. Dina Read More
Nice to meet you all by biscuta
Hello everyone, I'm Dina Porell, I'm an Egyptian but I live in S.Korea now. Married to an American. I'm a writer and a traveler. I love animals, cooking, music.
@ Mr.Edgar: I lived in Seoul before and I loved it. Now I live in Asan city. Read More
Have you ever felt lost? by biscuta
I'm an Egyptian married to an American and we live in S.Korea. Sometimes I feel I don't belong to here or there is something missing? And other times I feel kind of lost. I might be home sick, I don't know. Does anyone have the same feeling?
I'm a happy person, I write, hang out with friends and have fun. I do have friends in Korea but non of them speak Arabic. Some times I think I just need to eat Egyptian food and speak my language. or because I just haven't been home for a long time. ... Read More
Future teacher in South Korea - friends wanted!
Hello, You should join CouchSurfing Seoul group, I think they have monthly meetings, for dinner and drinks.I went to a two meetings before and it was a lot of fun. Seoul is a beautiful city you'll have fun there. Read More
Have you ever felt lost?
I'm an Egyptian married to an American and we live in S.Korea. Sometimes I feel I don't belong to here or there is something missing? And other times I feel kind of lost. I might be home sick, I don't know. Does anyone have the same feeling? Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
I've got a phone call from my best friend in Egypt, I haven't seen him in 2 years now. A phone call made me smile Read More
Travelling around the world 2 by hutkgjf
Hi folks I just wanna ask what is it that made you move to the country where you are right now. cheers
I've always wanted to travel and see the world, I've been to 5 countries and the rest of the world is still waiting. I live in S.Korea now because of my husband's work. 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 ...
I'm an Egyptian and expat in S.Korea, I've met nice people and I've met a lot of raciest people from all over the world. some people talk to me nicely and once they know I'm Muslim they stop talking to me. And actually I applied for a job before and ... Read More
Nice to meet you all
Hello everyone, I'm Dina Porell, I'm an Egyptian but I live in S.Korea now. Married to an American. I'm a writer and a traveler. I love animals, cooking, music. Read More
Expat hobbies by Julien
Hi everybody, What's your favourite hobby (appart from blogging ;))? Is there any kind of "local hobby" where you are? Well my favourite hobby (computers) is not very original, but I can say I like the petanque, you know that game we practise in ...
Writing is my passion and my new passion theses days is cooking. I love standing in the kitchen and mix new ingredients together and taste it. Read More
Have you ever been lonely as an expat? by hutkgjf
Life as an expat can be very exciting and adventurous ! but the flip side is that at some point you can be sad and lonely here's my confession: Sometimes i feel lonely, but the country where i am now there are not many beautiful women and besides ...
I felt the same first time I traveled to South Korea and I wasn't speaking Korean, and the majority of Koreans don't speak English. I got together with couchsurfers who were expats just like me and I made a lot of friends. Read More