SadandLonely
German expat in Egypt
Forum posts
21
About me
German
Lives in Cario, Al Rehab
Speaks English, German, proficient French, basic Arabic
Registration: 18 February 2012
How much should I be paid in Pesos?
So, I have a chance of a job in Buenos Aires. It would be an entry level job at a strategic consulting firm, an industry where salaries are generally quite high. Because of the economic situation, and salary is in Pesos so savings are not really an ... Read More
Taking Money Out of Argentina
That's all quite scary to hear. WIll have to find out everything about those regulations and possibilities before I take a job... Read More
Taking Money Out of Argentina
Hi, So, I have the following question that I'm hoping someone could answer and perhaps direct me to a concrete source on this (I'm apparently too stupid to google it), preferably via PM. I'm in the running for a job in Argentina that would look ... Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Does anyone have a trusted driver in Rehab who speaks good English and whose number I could have? This guy I used to make good experiences with keeps blowing me off. I urgently need a reliable person I need to pick up my grandma (91 years old) from ... Read More
Best restaurants
I have a question. I heard someone say recently that some Syrians opened up an Indian restaurant in or near Rehab. Since I was heartbroken that the Mahraja branch here closed, is this true, or did I hear it wrong. Along with that, what do you think ... Read More
Good and inexpensive Koshary in Rehab?
Actually got access to my old account again :). Anyway I'll do Tom and Basal tomorrow and am excited!!! Will hope for a Shawerma option.. Also still looking to know what happened to Tota and Mahraja. There also used to be an Egyptian/German ... Read More
Moving to Cairo - need work
Do you know which district you're going to be living in? Read More
Free Arabic Class For Foreigners by Spread-Your-English
Hi All, How Are You Doing? I would like to invite you to SYE free-of-charge Arabic classes. we aim to improve expats Arabic Language by providing A Session every Tuesday by A Qualified Arabic Instructor. The applicant has to take a placement test ...
I hope you're successful with the program. I would certainly try to attend classes when I have time again (next January). You should keep posting updates here. Read More
Roller skate in Cairo by x854
Hi everyone Im a strong passionately roller skate and id like to know if anyone can suggest me some good places for skating. In Cairo, of course. If any of you have the same passion, maybe we could gather all of us, during the week, and have some ...
Depends on how you skate. I like to distance skating which is probably close to impossible in Cairo. If you just wanna skate a few laps there are several concrete soccer/basketball courts (just ask in your district) for that. Read More
Free Arabic Class For Foreigners by Spread-Your-English
Hi All, How Are You Doing? I would like to invite you to SYE free-of-charge Arabic classes. we aim to improve expats Arabic Language by providing A Session every Tuesday by A Qualified Arabic Instructor. The applicant has to take a placement test ...
Hey. Could you give a few more specifics about this program? Where are classes being held? How are the instructors (motivation, qualification)? 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 ...
I'm currently not in Egypt, but for the years I've spent there as an expat I basically went through these cycles of understanding. - Ask why. Answer humorously. Be amused. - Ask why. Realize the rigidity of some nonsensical things. - Realize it's ... Read More
Reliable, friendly landlord & real estate agency in El-Rehab? by SadandLonely
Hi everyone, I've lived in Cairo three times before (for nine months segments each time) with intermittent stays in the US, Canada and Lebanon. I will return to Cairo for my forth and last time late August this year. When I first lived in Maadi ...
Yeah, would be great if you could forward me the number (and/or e-mail address, am currently in a distanced time zone...). Would be for two people and 600-800 USD sounds fine monthly, depending on the location. Read More
Reliable, friendly landlord & real estate agency in El-Rehab? by SadandLonely
Hi everyone, I've lived in Cairo three times before (for nine months segments each time) with intermittent stays in the US, Canada and Lebanon. I will return to Cairo for my forth and last time late August this year. When I first lived in Maadi ...
Hey, yeah I would be so grateful if you could survey the situation, even if it's just asking like one or two people in Rehab. I suppose you're an AUCian? I absolutely hope that that won't be a burden next time around. In spite of all its problems ... Read More
Reliable, friendly landlord & real estate agency in El-Rehab?
Hi everyone, I've lived in Cairo three times before (for nine months segments each time) with intermittent stays in the US, Canada and Lebanon. I will return to Cairo for my forth and last time late August this year. When I first lived in Maadi ... Read More