Valerie Simmonds (now changed to Pyott)
@LAVALLA
English expat in Egypt
Forum posts
33
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in London
Speaks UK English
Registration: 13 July 2010
Activity
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 excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I normally drive in London where there are more restrictions than imaginable but that does not stop everyone cutting you up, aggressive manoeuvres, road rage. I prefer the Egyptian method : everyone for themselves but with courtesy that is not ... 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'm not a young woman and leave my hair naturally grey (uncommon among Egyptian women), although I wear makeup & dress fashionably casual - arms and legs covered out of respect. I describe myself because younger women probably attract more ... Read More
Trouble in Hurghada by Moon Goddess58
Hi all Can anyone tell me if there is any rioting/trouble in Hurghada or is it just confined to Cairo. I want to come to Hurghada within the next six weeks. many thanks
I'm coming over in Nov/Dec. Poor Hurghada businesses and workers. I hope very much the tourists come back sooner than later Read More
Trouble in Hurghada by Moon Goddess58
Hi all Can anyone tell me if there is any rioting/trouble in Hurghada or is it just confined to Cairo. I want to come to Hurghada within the next six weeks. many thanks
Join the blog Hurghada Residents. Local Hurghadians are trying very hard to get out the news that it is safe in Hurghada. Read More
Any one living in hurghada? by littleenglishmiss
Hi, just been on holiday to Hurghada and it blew me away! so much so i am now in the process of purchasing a property and plan to move out there over the next few years. i am looking to see what life is really like there day by day, crime or ...
Yes! Ha ha. Don't yet have a return date but will check to so who is there when I've got a confirmed booking. Lavalla Read More
Any one living in hurghada? by littleenglishmiss
Hi, just been on holiday to Hurghada and it blew me away! so much so i am now in the process of purchasing a property and plan to move out there over the next few years. i am looking to see what life is really like there day by day, crime or ...
Hi all Been following your stream hoping for good results for meesenglish and Sandra and what stars Tim and PeterEgypt are! Had been in touch with Peter after reading his blog. I'm a Brit who fell in love with Egypt (Cairo & Alex) many years ago and ... Read More
Meet people in Hurghada by Omar Alfarouk
Currently i am travelling to Hurghada from Cairo by my car having some business. Was thinking to meet nice people there after i finish my work at evening times.
I agree with Samir and Tiger Lily. Egyptians are a friendly, warm, and humorous people. Isn't it true that in tourist resorts everywhere there will always be an element ready to take full, possibly expensive, advantage of you? I have a tale that ... Read More
Living in Hurghada by Anonymous888
Hi, I am currently living in Cairo and considering a move to Hurghada to escape the chaos here. Do any EXPATS have advice, suggestions, warnings about living there? I am a teacher and would be looking for a good quality international school in the ...
Hi. I flit between London and Hurghada which is a lovely place to be - but I don't work there so can't comment. I would say, however, that it is a gentler place to live in comparison to the chaos of Cairo. Read More
sites that ship to hurghada by liberty278
Currently I am looking for a site ie, amazon etc that ship to Hurghada. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations of sites like amazon etc that ship to Hurghada?
You might be able to find cold pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, it is extremely good for skin, hair and cooking, as an alternative to the products you are looking for. Ask around, there are possibly equivalent Egyptian products that are as good which is ... Read More
Hurghada forum by Julien
The new Hurghada forum is now online :)
The dog should finally acclimatise, but only if the poodle fur is cut short all over. Some kind owners will have their dog's stomach shaved between the back of the front paws to the hind quarters so that when lying down the cool tiles help reduce ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Hurghada by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Hurghada ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Magdalena77 wrote Hi I would recommend Grand Gym(only for women) on Sheraton Road, is 500 a months but You get there all you need. I realy enjoy going there. Thanks. Lavalla Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Hurghada by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Hurghada ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi, if there is already a group meeting at the Marina on Wednesdays, I would be pleased to join it instead of creating another group. What do you think? Plus the Grand Gym was recently recommended but it sounded expensive. Does anyone know it? Read More
People interested in learning Arabic? by erikabrio
Hello / السلام عليكم (salam alaykum), I was wondering if there was a group of people in Hurghada interested in learning Arabic (reading, writing and conversation) to reach at least ...
I'm interested but am not in Hurghada permanently, only three months at a time, if that could work? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Hurghada by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Hurghada ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
All I can suggest is Palma House Apartments which has a restaurant on the ground floor, and is owned by Shereif Shalabi, who knows my husband so we wouldn't receive unwanted attention. It's on the Sheraton Road opposite the Dream Beach club. We can ... Read More
Living in Hurghada by davist18leo
Hello, I am a soon to be expatriate traveling from USA to Hurghada with family. I wanted to know about Hurghada compared to Cairo. Is it great for families? What jobs suit most foreigners? What are some things families can do in Hurghada with ...
You sound as though your mind is made up, so I can only agree with the others. Many other countries would offer better job opportunities, but if it is Egypt, it is a very foreign (meaning everything has to be learned, little can be taken for ... Read More