ExpatEnglishTeacher
Canadian expat in Egypt
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dalmatian dog still looking for a home by ExpatEnglishTeacher
I'm still looking for a home for my 3 year old dalmatian. Please check out the classifieds section. Thank you
I've actually found someone to adopt my Dalmatian. Thank you everyone for your interest. Read More
dalmatian dog still looking for a home
I'm still looking for a home for my 3 year old dalmatian. Please check out the classifieds section. Thank you Read More
Dalmatian dog looking for new home
I have a 2 year old dalmatian. I'm traveling this summer and am looking for a new home for him. He is an INDOOR dog. No offense to anyone but I prefer to give him to an expat. Thanks Read More
Looking for an apartment URGENTLY PLEASE! by mydream
Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me but I am desperately looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed apartment , with an elevator and balcony in a nice, safe area of Cairo. It does not have to be an expat area but nice and safe. I can afford to pay around ...
Generally speaking in Egypt everything is catered to the rich from kids activities to cleanliness to clothing to absolutely everything. Expats usually pay more than 2,500 for rent. However like you mentioned there is places available for that ... Read More
current situation by ROCKFIRE
I am a British expat and was wondering how expats are feeling about the current situation. I am living in Maadi and in two minds whether to stay or leave. thoughts???????? I think this thread can be used for advice and updates My advice is not ...
AlJazeerah did not show pro military protests as pro morsi protests at anytime. I think you're mixing up things in your memory cause I actually did see CBC do the exact thing youre talking about. AlJazeerah never reports deaths. That would make ... Read More
current situation by ROCKFIRE
I am a British expat and was wondering how expats are feeling about the current situation. I am living in Maadi and in two minds whether to stay or leave. thoughts???????? I think this thread can be used for advice and updates My advice is not ...
Im not going to say AlJazeerah is great but watch OnTv, that's a joke too right? At least on AlJazeerah you can see pro military guests many times. Have you ever seen anything but a one sided story on OnTv or any Egyptian media? Please post one ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
I wasn't referring to you when I said that society have become so trustworthy and dependent on authorities - we all have. But as I said that's a whole other story. If you would like to see organic farms go search for one. Call up sekem and see if ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
egyptindependent.com/news/egypts-organic-food-seduces-west-and-egyptian-farmers ecoa.com.eg HabibaOrganicFarm.com/ Etc.... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
It's amazing how humanity and society have become so dependent and trusting in authorities. We are made to believe tha the government and industries want the best for society and are here to protect us. We are automatically scared of something ... 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.
Words have different meanings when applied to different contexts,ex, if i told my friend afterhe said a joke grt out of here that means one thing but if i tell my friend after he punches me in the face get out of here those same words mean something ... 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.
Sorry I don't live in Alex As for the comment that there is no racism. I'm sorry to say but that's absolutely not true. If you just read the other posts here you can see how true it is. Rode the bus with a friend if myne from Canada ( he's black) ... 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.
It was safe but now it got really bad. There is military law and a curfew, not allowed to go outside past 7 pm. If you have a beard you will be risking your life. The security forces and the people will automatically equate you with th Muslim ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Recompose = recompense, lol People I know my tag says English teacher but I'm using an iPad! I can't type properly on this thing so please forgive me for the spelling, grammar and any other crazy errors I have! Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
More importantly I have come to the conclusion that's its time for me to stop arguing about the MB or military being good or bad. Egypt is now polarized and it needs a middle ground. I think that middle ground is to have elections as son as ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I'm sorry Buffy but I don't agree with a lot of what you said. I could argue point by point and proof by proof. But where would that lead us? Probably to more arguing and no good would come out of it, just more seperation. But if i may I would ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Thanks for the reply. I understand your secular. Im not asking your view im asking your opinion about letting islamic parties participate in politics, or should they be banned? In general in a democracy everyone is entitled to run for presidency and ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
My father always told me almost the same saying except it was having a family travelling or going to jail I've done all three ( I'll never enlist in any army, they're all puppets for the politicians , if there was a sincere politician or a real war ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I understand your point and respect what youre saying. And I don't want the mb in power either - like I said I told everyone not to vote for him ( or shafiq - people should of put a line through both of them) I definitely agree about the Egyptian ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Oops I mean to write I know I'm NOT going to change your mind lol Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I know I'm going to change your mind. I just hope you have a heart and arent not a heartless bastard who can beat a fellow Muslim or Egyptian or human being I believe the world powers definitely know better what's happening than the average ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I pray they don't lead themselves to a black hole. You've explained yourself perfectly clear the first time. Because I'm a foreigner I have no business saying anything. Sounds like a cop out to me. By the way were on Expat.com not EGYPT blog (did ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
By the way in the video the man said the burning of the churches happened at the same time as the dispersing of the sit ins and he hasn't seen anyone himself doing it. Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I'm not Egyptian you're right but actually my family is Egyptian. I have an Egyptian wife and son. And more importantly I'm human. I always found it funny - in Canada I knew many Egyptians and they all called the,selves Canadian just because they ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Even the most hateful person towards the MB resigned today - Khalid Dawood. Mb having machine guns firing t civilians and buildings what a joke. If its true than your security agencies are one big joke! Israel Palestine Libya and the ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
So you're saying the Mb are terrorists and everyone else re just stupid people. With all due respect your argument still seems hilarious to me. I seen on Egyptian news today a couple of people with guns. But there was no way to tell who they were - ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Wait I was wrong, correction - Its not just Egypt whose filled with hundreds of thousands or terrorists but there were even protesting for them in Canada, USA ! Turkey, Libya, indonesia, Malaysia, Austria etc... That's a lot of terrorists, you must ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Im not here to defend the MB. I'm only here to say the security forces are evil, plain and simple. And by the way, the churches were burnt at the exact same time as the dispersing of the protests. How could it be an act of revenge of hte MB? ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Okay you win Egypt has had thousands and thousand of terrorist just living amongst in secret and now magically they have all appeared. Imagine that. Egypt has had all these bad terrorists for so long. THen they actually win an election and have a ... Read More
current situation by ROCKFIRE
I am a British expat and was wondering how expats are feeling about the current situation. I am living in Maadi and in two minds whether to stay or leave. thoughts???????? I think this thread can be used for advice and updates My advice is not ...
Im having the same thoughts. I loved Egypt before. Now the ugliness is coming out. I don't care which side is right or wrong. Which ever side is right the current situation is still DISGUISTING Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
I'm not going to reply to your reebuttals exceptt in general; most (not all) of your rebuttals weren't even close to the points I was trying to make I will just say one last thing 1. I heard the same arguments during the Mubarak protests 2. I ... Read More
Cairo experiences in recent days... by Janylaj
Hi, I'm looking for people who could tell me (in English) their grass root level experiencies in Cairo in recent days conserning the crackdown which left more than 120 deaths - maybe hundreads. If you have anything on your mind please tell me. Has ...
Ok well this is sure to be a controversial post. 1. Most Egyptians believe either the mb are good or bad based on their past personal bias towards them - not based on anything reasonable. If they like the mb before the jan 25 2011 they like them ... Read More
After all that's happened..... by ExpatEnglishTeacher
How will Egyptians live together after this? Ive seen countless people condone murder because some people have an oppossing political view. Everyone in Egypt says they want democracy but then they turn around as if their opinion is the only one ...
Such a sad situation is a clear result of mixing cards (religion with politics). Having political parties based on religious background is a backstab for the democracy.What Buffy said and what you said are polar opposites. She said everyone is ... Read More
After all that's happened..... by ExpatEnglishTeacher
How will Egyptians live together after this? Ive seen countless people condone murder because some people have an oppossing political view. Everyone in Egypt says they want democracy but then they turn around as if their opinion is the only one ...
Such a sad situation is a clear result of mixing cards (religion with politics). Having political parties based on religious background is a backstab for the democracy.What Buffy said and what you said are polar opposites. She said everyone is ... Read More
After all that's happened..... by ExpatEnglishTeacher
How will Egyptians live together after this? Ive seen countless people condone murder because some people have an oppossing political view. Everyone in Egypt says they want democracy but then they turn around as if their opinion is the only one ...
With all due respect that is not the case. The case is simple, people believe their own opinions to be the absolute truth and believe others lives are less valuable. Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
Icouldnt find any proof for what I said earlier regarding the military warning foreigners funny thing is I came across an old article about Morsi's citizens arrest law. I didn't even know about that. ... Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
Im sorry you feel that way and I didn't mean to be offensive. I shouldn't have accused you of being pro military but I said that out of my own experiences with people, not Egyptians but people in general. Even if something is so clear they would ... Read More
Al jazeerah, why so much hatred? by ExpatEnglishTeacher
Why has so many people started hating on al jazeerah? I watch and read dozens of news resources to get an idea of what's happening. But I find it very interesting Egyptian media is so one sided. Their reporters give their opinions all the time. I ...
I agree with you. However BBC, I would never trust BBC. I don't trust any media. YOu can't trust anyone be it aljazeera, bbc, or anyone. FInland has the worlds most freedom of the press and I wouldn't even trust them. It's best to not only get news ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
There is danger for sure. I never said drink raw milk I specifically said find someone you trust to provide you. Organic all the way! From food to soap to water! Read More
After all that's happened..... by ExpatEnglishTeacher
How will Egyptians live together after this? Ive seen countless people condone murder because some people have an oppossing political view. Everyone in Egypt says they want democracy but then they turn around as if their opinion is the only one ...
That's errible. Even if there's a political solution peoples attitudes, minds and opinions arent going to suddenly magically change. The divisions seem to be getting deeper and stronger. Whatever hate they have in their heart now will stay with ... Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
I just wanted to say I'm glad to see you write you would be okay to speak and reasonably most people shut off and insult the other if they have different views from themselves. I don't think this is the place to speak about situations and politics ... Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
Sorry I wrote my answers between your concerns. I thought that would make it easier to read but it probably mad eit harder. Anyways just one more thing to add The press freedom index had Egypt at 169 then it went up to 158 after the January 25 ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
The first European directive dates from 1992 (92/46/EEC) and has been followed by a number of regulations (852/2004, 853/2004, 2073/2005, 2074/2005). The production of raw-milk cheeses was allowed, as long as certain minimum requirements were met. ... Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
I will never be surprised one day about how fake media can mislead people or how do these nice people get biased when they believe such media. Exactly what I was saying! ( I don't believe any media I watch and read tens of media outlets from ... Read More
Should I go to Alexandria this week. by AhmedA9
Hello, I was wondering if a local could provide me with any advise on going to Egypt - especially considering the recent violence this week. My flight is scheduled for August 4th. I am staying with my father's family in Alexandria, much of which I ...
No there is a lot more in Cairo! It's just Cairo is so big and I'm able to stay clear of the violent areas. But in Alex there's like one highway the corniche. Maybe I'm wrong but Alex just seems to small to be able to move around and away from the ... Read More
Al jazeerah, why so much hatred?
Why has so many people started hating on al jazeerah? I watch and read dozens of news resources to get an idea of what's happening. But I find it very interesting Egyptian media is so one sided. Their reporters give their opinions all the time. I ... Read More
After all that's happened.....
How will Egyptians live together after this? Ive seen countless people condone murder because some people have an oppossing political view. Everyone in Egypt says they want democracy but then they turn around as if their opinion is the only one ... Read More
Should I go to Alexandria this week. by AhmedA9
Hello, I was wondering if a local could provide me with any advise on going to Egypt - especially considering the recent violence this week. My flight is scheduled for August 4th. I am staying with my father's family in Alexandria, much of which I ...
I don't know about Alex. Alex is different than Cairo. Here in Cairo I know how to steer clear of the crap but in Alex there seems to be no way to do that hope an Alexandrian can help you better Read More
Very worried by mydream
Hi I have just been told by a friend who's husband is in Cairo that's foreigners are best to stay away from Cairo at the moment as people will attack them. Surely this is not true? I have always known the Egyptian people to be kind and welcoming ...
Well there was a warning from the army that foreigners will be arrested for espionage. I don't mean to sound political but the Egyptian media is one sided and the foreign media are the only ones showing both sides. The exact same situation with the ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
I just read my posts and I must admit idid sound crazy! Jumbled thoughts and bogus ideas. I hope I cleared myself up now. Anyways if anyone wants to read about raw milk or alternative as some call it health a wonderful place to start is ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
You have some good points. I mixed up a lot of what I was trying to say and so sounds funny and illresearched. Im typing with touch technology and I hate it. So to make myself clear I meant raw milk can boost other than babies immune system ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
Here's a study of raw milk http://www.helladelicious.com/our-food/2012/05/study-of-amish-children-proves-raw-milk-promotes-health-boosts-immunity/ Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
I was wrong in one thing when I said fresh milk I didn't mean fresh I meant raw milk There are three differ kinds of milk long life, fresh milk, ad raw milk. Do yourself a favor and drink ( of course clean) raw milk. There is clean free of ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
You didn't have to be rude. Egyptian law, what a joke. In egyptian law youre not allowd to drive the oppossite way on the street but everyone does it. Yes there are preservatives my father in law owns a farm and Ive dealt with many other farmers ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
I,always found this funny no offense to anyone but Johanna Dina bukheeru all proccessed milk is extremely dangerous. It's full of preservatives which are toxic and other chemicals. Use fresh milk it's what Allah intended for you to drink. Humans ... Read More
CEA Is looking for Candidates for its job openings by EmersedShark
For Foreigners looking for Jobs in fields of Marketing / Hr / Sales and Administrative assistant Please Contact Me .. Have a Great Day !
The CEA I know is the Commission for English Accreditation, is that right? Read More
Baby-sitter´s salary by aligirl
Dear all, I would like to hire a baby-sitter for a few months, 5 days a week from 8 to 18. Does anyone know what the average monthly salary could be? Thanxx!!
I think the word "babysitter" is causing a little confusion. When I hear the word babysitter I mean a job that in the West your little 16 year neighbour would do for $10. If I was looking for someone to perform those tasks you listed I would have ... Read More
Baby-sitter´s salary by aligirl
Dear all, I would like to hire a baby-sitter for a few months, 5 days a week from 8 to 18. Does anyone know what the average monthly salary could be? Thanxx!!
I don't know what's the going rate but when I saw this I was shocked. That's a lot of money for a baby sitter ( not round the clock house maid just a simple baby sitter) Read More
Emergencies: When the doorbell is ringing in the middle of the night? by thenomad
Last night at 4am I suddenly woke up by the sound of the ringing doorbell. I heard that there was somebody in front of the entrance door of my flat in the 4th floor in Cairo. A burglar who is checking if somebody is at home? I grabbed my mobile and ...
You can get a dog and a gun. Or at least a metal door. Just turning the light on and making some noise doesn't always help. Maybe it's you theyre looking for in the first place. If you show you're inside and don't answer it shows you're scared and ... Read More
english schools again by alaa el sheikh
hello, if you were to choose between chouifat,the british school of egypt (BSE)or the canadian "heritage school", what would provide the better education for KG levels/. thanx.
From what I know it's a good school, expensive but good. Read More
english schools again by alaa el sheikh
hello, if you were to choose between chouifat,the british school of egypt (BSE)or the canadian "heritage school", what would provide the better education for KG levels/. thanx.
And as for choufait...the Sabin network usually does a good job at hiring teachers but here in Egypt my experience is different. I wouldn't choose that school at all Read More
english schools again by alaa el sheikh
hello, if you were to choose between chouifat,the british school of egypt (BSE)or the canadian "heritage school", what would provide the better education for KG levels/. thanx.
Don't listen to this guy. There are a number of British schools here that are terrible. I believe te Canadian schools in general are the best. If I was. You. I would do a little investigation before I decide. Read More
english schools by alaa el sheikh
has anyone sent their children for nursery and KG to The Beverly Hills Schools in Sheikh Zayed ,cairo, what is your impression?.thanx.
The school is called Beverly hills Read More
english schools by alaa el sheikh
has anyone sent their children for nursery and KG to The Beverly Hills Schools in Sheikh Zayed ,cairo, what is your impression?.thanx.
I replied to this post and somehow it's not here anywhere. Anyways don't send your children to the Beverly hills school. The principal smokes in frot of the children, swears, curses, insults everyone and screams all day long. Not an environment you ... Read More
Required personal secretary by arch_tamer75
Required personal secretary of the Office of engineering consultancy and real estate marketing at Nasr City.cairo - English language proficiency - computer software - good-looking. Kindly send CV + photo modern to deviate appointment interview at ...
I love hte fancy business men who have yahoo and hotmail accounts. Now we know how they make their money-they don't waste money paying for a proper address Read More
Required personal secretary by arch_tamer75
Required personal secretary of the Office of engineering consultancy and real estate marketing at Nasr City.cairo - English language proficiency - computer software - good-looking. Kindly send CV + photo modern to deviate appointment interview at ...
To run people like me? Lol! No comment or reply needed Read More
Teaching ESL
What do you mean by teaching certificate! Do you mean a teaching license from ones country or something like ceta, tefl? Read More
is it safe
Thanks for the replies. But I've got something to add to it. What if I'm a Muslim? I'm actually a white canadian male but I converted to Islam some years ago. I'm afraid that maybe anywhere in the region won't be safe for me. Thanks to anyone who ... Read More
local arabic institute or tutor by katana2z
hi guys, im living in egypt, more spicifically in new cairo right now. im korean, but i can speak standard classic arabic, and read and write. the problem is, im not very fond with egyptian dialect. when i speak with egyptians in arabic i have to ...
That's funny I have e exact same problem Read More
Required personal secretary by arch_tamer75
Required personal secretary of the Office of engineering consultancy and real estate marketing at Nasr City.cairo - English language proficiency - computer software - good-looking. Kindly send CV + photo modern to deviate appointment interview at ...
And look at the English. I know we all type fast and make many mistakes posting on forums but if youre posting for an employee with what you call English language proficiency andd your English sucks..... Well you get my point Read More
Required personal secretary by arch_tamer75
Required personal secretary of the Office of engineering consultancy and real estate marketing at Nasr City.cairo - English language proficiency - computer software - good-looking. Kindly send CV + photo modern to deviate appointment interview at ...
What a joke! Good looking? Why would a secretary have to be good looking? And send a photo, why? To prove she's good looking? I wonder how good looking you are that you use your work to find girls. I've seen countless of advertisements in Egypt ... Read More
Indian/Paki Spices, Whole Wheat Flour n Indian/Pakistani Pickle?? by Fate
hi there, pls help me getting the number and address of the persons who supply Indian/Pakistani spices, whole wheat flour(called aata), some lentils including urad, and esp the indian/pakistani pickle? i saw the post here but im unable to find it ...
Check nawab in Zamalek. It's an Indian restraint owned by an Indian couple. Last time I was there they had a few items for sale. I'm sure they can help you. 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 ...
There is definitely racism in Egypt. It's not just for black foreigners either though. It happens even with dark skin Egyptians. Egyptians discriminate between each other. I personally know many incidents even in marriages and family of racism ... Read More
Homeopathic remedies
No pharmacies but there are many doctors check out the website h2rc2.com/ Read More
Good islamic English School by Adam4449
Hello Everyone.... looking to move back to Cairo and was looking for a good school that teaches Islam and English. willing to pay up too 10.000 Egyptian pounds a year for each kid (that's all I can afford) . Any thoughts? maybe be living near ...
Jana Dan is terrible! Just go visit the school yourself and check it out. If you speak to the employees who aren't not specially part of their group ( its owned by Khalid shatter and his daughter of the Muslim brotherhood) you will hear horror ... Read More
Indian restaurants in Cairo? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Any suggestions? I've got a craving... :)
Indian food is not spicy! Only some dishes are spicy people. It depends on the dish and where it's from in India and or slash Pakistan. There are many not-spicy dishes Read More
Indian restaurants in Cairo? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Any suggestions? I've got a craving... :)
Dear Expat English Teacher. 'you will not get real authentic indian food in cairo.' is a fact and 'you can try Indira(Holiday Inn) in Citystars. i heard they are serving nice north indian dishes' is my openion. and i am not sure in it cause i never ... Read More
Indian restaurants in Cairo? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Any suggestions? I've got a craving... :)
I dissagree, Nawab is very 'authentic' but that is the only Indian place I know that I find both the food and the price good. The owner is Indian and the cooks are Indian and the ingredients are Indian. Unlike other places they have good variety and ... Read More
any web designers here?
I want to set up a web page hence I'm looking for web designers. Are there any out there? Read More
Alternative health by davist18leo
I wanted to know if Egyptians resort to alternative heath or natural practices for illnesses than Western medicine. If so where are some local places to buy herbal treatments
Generally Egyptians have lost touch with "alternative" medicines. I'm very much into them. WHen I go to the spice store and ask for something they have no idea what I'm talking about. However there is a growing movement in Egypt of homeopathic ... Read More
any indonesian community in cairo ???? by tata_13
if there are any information for indonesian community living in cairo egypt, let me know...??? bcoz im gonna move cairo soon..
There are thousands of Indonessians in Cairo. However, as you may or may not know, most of them are here to study in al-Azhar Islamic University. Read More
What is most important to you in your life ?! by Queen Cleopatra
For me family is the most important because they are the ones that will be there for you no matter what. I've found that through all of the issues that I've had in my life my family ( father & mother ) were always there for me no matter what's ...
I have to say the One who created me and my family......... I never came into this world on my own will and I'm not going to leave this world on my own will, so whoever's will that is I owe Him the most Read More
is it safe
I was just wondering, I'm always hearing on the news of "suicide bombers" and rockets being shot into Israel, is this true? How safe is it in Israel? Read More
Drinking water info received FYI by Eagle in Egypt
Advisory note on bottled drinking water contaminated with Protozoa Egypt Event notification: Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced that some brands of bottled water should be avoided as they tested positive for intestinal ...
If u read between the lines you will see its just another ploy to gain all the rights of water around the world, for those of us who don't like to read and or research here's a song mos def - new world water - YouTube Read More
Native English teacher looking for work
Good afternoon, my name is mr.Brian I'm from Canada and I've been teaching English in Egypt for 6 years now. I'm hoping to relocate to U.A.E.,any job vacancies? Read More
Native English teacher seeking work
Good afternoon, my name is mr. Brian I'm from Canada and I've been teaching English in Egypt for 6 years now. I'm hoping to relocate to Turkey, any job vacancies? Read More
Job offer for native english speaker by halyss
Hello A private language school in Bademli, Bursa is looking for a native english teacher. This is urgent. There are kids summer camps (half class/half activity) and adult classes. If you are interested or for more information, please contact me.
Hello, I'm from Canada and have been teaching English in Egypt for five years now. I'm hoping to relocate to Turkey this summer. I'm really naive right now about the whole thing though, to be honest. I'm only know starting to read and gather ... Read More
Indian restaurants in Cairo? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Any suggestions? I've got a craving... :)
In my experience the food is either not that good, little variety or crazy high prices. The best one I've found is in zamalek called nawab, good selection, great food and a good price Read More
egyptian joke
Just a joke an Egyptian man told me that I liked. A foreigner came to Egypt and hired a driver to drive him around. The foreigner got in the car and the driver took off. After a minute they came to a stop light and it was red but the driver drove ... Read More
egyptian joke
Just a joke an Egyptian man told me that I liked. A foreigner came to Egypt and hired a driver to drive him around. The foreigner got in the car and the driver took off. After a minute they came to a stop light and it was red but the driver drove ... Read More
We need you in Vodafone ! by Mostafa samy
Hello ! i'm mostafa samy i'm working vodafone egypt we looking for IT-engineers -- customer care jobs -- ADSL technical support if you find yourself qualified you welcome we accept all kinds of people (egyptian and foreigners ) yours sam
Is the salary range for foreigners the same as Egyptians? Fron what I know their salary is a measly 2,500, not enough for anyone but I don't believe any foreigner could survive living in Egypt for that price. Read More
Driving In Cairo: An Adventure Not To Be Missed by Queen Cleopatra
Driving in Cairo is an experience to be proud of, just as much as seeing the Pyramids or doing the Nile cruise. In fact, those who have driven in Cairo deserve a certificate of advanced motoring that would entitle them to an insurance discount. If ...
I prefer driving in Egypt. At least I'm in control of the car I'm in rather than some crazy taxi driver or microbus driver. But honestly I don't think it's that bad maybe I just got use to it but I feel like peoples driving is a little better now. ... Read More
Funniest Arabic Mistakes by Burnside
In the taxi... Me: Andak fakHa? (happy face) Driver: eh? (confused face) Me: Andak fakHa? (annoyed face) Driver: La-a (surprised face) Me: Lay?! Lay kolo shwaya taxi mafeesh fakHa!? (really angry face) Driver: Enti Ayza fakHa? (confused, worried, ...
Another one. I was staying in Alexandria close to sidi bishr mosque. Everytime i went out and try to take a taxi back the driver asked me where i was going and i would tell him sidi bAshir. The drivers never understood me at first i had to repeat it ... Read More
Funniest Arabic Mistakes by Burnside
In the taxi... Me: Andak fakHa? (happy face) Driver: eh? (confused face) Me: Andak fakHa? (annoyed face) Driver: La-a (surprised face) Me: Lay?! Lay kolo shwaya taxi mafeesh fakHa!? (really angry face) Driver: Enti Ayza fakHa? (confused, worried, ...
I learned some traditional Arabic before i came to Egypt. So when i came here i took a taxi and i told the driver shukran and of course he replied to me shkur lillah. I got really upset at this. I told him that im actually a convert and of course i ... Read More
Egyptians/foreigners
I've seen a lot of bickering between the two groups. We all have our problems. If you ain't got nothing good to say say nothing. My other post was just an observation. I actually didn't say egyptiansisaid people. Fighting over the Internet is ... Read More
funniest 'English' mistake I've seen by ExpatEnglishTeacher
I know we've all seen them everywhere in Egypt. Newspapers, advertisements, stores, libraries, Government buildings, schools etc.... The funniest one I've seen; from al-Waseet, "looking for a good looking 'physio the rapist'!!!! Anyone seen ...
Definitely agree with you guys about ignorant and arrogant foreigners making fun of the fluency of egyptians yet they are guests in Egypt. They should be the ones who try to speak the language of the country. But again there is a slight difference ... Read More
funniest 'English' mistake I've seen by ExpatEnglishTeacher
I know we've all seen them everywhere in Egypt. Newspapers, advertisements, stores, libraries, Government buildings, schools etc.... The funniest one I've seen; from al-Waseet, "looking for a good looking 'physio the rapist'!!!! Anyone seen ...
I think yor right. Egyptians would win but some of us foreigners do know Arabic by the way:) however i think There is a difference. The english mistakes that are made are in writing by supposed professional companies not individuals making mistakes ... Read More
Funniest Arabic Mistakes by Burnside
In the taxi... Me: Andak fakHa? (happy face) Driver: eh? (confused face) Me: Andak fakHa? (annoyed face) Driver: La-a (surprised face) Me: Lay?! Lay kolo shwaya taxi mafeesh fakHa!? (really angry face) Driver: Enti Ayza fakHa? (confused, worried, ...
yeah I've had a lot of moments like that too. Can't remember any right off the bat but when I do I'll post it Read More
Indian grocery stores in Cairo by Meena Ram
My husband is to get a job in Egypt, Cairo. So me and my son will be following him to cairo in a month or so. I just want to know if we have Indian grocery stores in Cairo. Am now in Malaysia. Here getting all the urad dhal is all so easy. Just ...
Thanks for the info ........the Indian restaurant in zamalek nawwab sells some things too Read More
teaching vacancies for the summmer
Looking for work during the summer months -experienced, 5 years experience in Egypt, native, qualified Thanks! Read More
funniest 'English' mistake I've seen by ExpatEnglishTeacher
I know we've all seen them everywhere in Egypt. Newspapers, advertisements, stores, libraries, Government buildings, schools etc.... The funniest one I've seen; from al-Waseet, "looking for a good looking 'physio the rapist'!!!! Anyone seen ...
hello everyone ExpatEnglishTeacher! i want to tell u something i have as american friend , he laughed so much when he saw my name my name is ahmed ....... al-waseef and now u say its so funny , i dont know that is name is funny like that :lol: :D ... Read More