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gendy

@gendy

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English expat in Egypt

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English

Lives in Cairo

Registration: 06 March 2010

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gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
Vladimirova

Damascus by Vladimirova

Hi, I plan to go to Damascus in August for two weeks. I woud like to have a contact with expats overthere. I plan to take a 2-week intensive Arabic course, but I know that during the month of Ramadan not much is going on. But this is the only time ...

gendy

Hi, sorry that no one replied but i don't live in Syria and i was planning a long holiday to Syria next week. can u tell if u already did go , and how was the country, the people ? what to expect to do there ? I want to go to Damascus, have u been ... Read More

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14 years ago
kez0711

moving to cairo by kez0711

hi there well my boyfriend and myself are moving to cairo actually to mohandseen in egypt. whats it like living there and is there anything we should know before we go. so excited but very nervous ..... whole new world.... any advice????

gendy

My advice is to get a flat in Zamalek or Mohandesien. Transportation here is very cheap (compared to Europe is nothing) u will use Taxis that's the main transportation (buses are overcrowded same as metro) being a female is not difficult :D , it ... Read More

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14 years ago
SamPam

Moving to Cairo next week! Exciting! :) by SamPam

Hi everyone! I've taking a teaching position and I arrive in Cairo next week for the first time! I'm so excited and I can't wait to be exploring the city! I'd really appreciate any hints or tips from you all. What I should pack, what areas I ...

gendy

Wicked! i was living in Oxford for the past 2 years and just came 2 weeks ago, i was doing my masters there and now job hunting in Cairo. The best areas for me are Zamalek and Mohandesein . Zamalek/Mohendeseien is kind of knightsbridge in London, so ... Read More

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14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

If u did not rent a place yet , i recommend that u get a place in Zamalek or Mohandesien because they are more close to the best places whether gym, clubs, restaurants. Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

Great c u soon! Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

Hi volky, I asked and it's 100L.E for foreigners! the 30L.E is for Egyptians. But they do a membership for Foreigners it will be much better, i don't know details about that. I recommend u pay first the 100L.E spend the day, and see if u wanna do a ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

Most probably i'm going today so i'll ask how much does a foreigner pays to enter and i'll let u know. talk to u soon! Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

u r more than welcome, but i don't advise u to be a member unless u r playing to stay in Cairo forever. Memberships are about 200,000L.E or might be slight less or high but its a huge amount. And u pay every 6 months a small amount of fees about ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

People there are highly educated, medium - high class Membership is very expensive now, usually when u r a member your membership goes to your kids and so on, and you become a separate member when you receive your bachelor degree. If you do not ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

well, i don't know the fees but i go there regurarly so next time i will ask. But normally i don't pay anything because i have been a member in this club for years, and when a non-member wants to go he pays about 30 L.E There is also a very good ... Read More

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14 years ago
B617

Deliveries from Amazon to Egypt by B617

Has anyone had delivery problems from online purchases such as Amazon or other places? Do things usually arrive without problems? Have you had anything taken in customs or by post office? Which shipping company is best to deal with to receive ...

gendy

Hi Mark, i buy lots of stuff from amazon and other websites and they are delivered. I don't understand the comment of momobuffy, i am sure he is talking about something else. When you buy online, you have an option to track your item. So i ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
volky

Live in Cairo by volky

Hi, I'm new in this group. I'd like to learn life in cairo (where to go for swimming, hang out or listen to yourself) Tnx

gendy

Hi, For swimming i usually go to Gezira Sporting Club, Its a private club with lots of activities to do such as horse riding, swimming, football, basketball...etc Any sport It's in Zamalek a very nice area in Cairo. Going out there are loads of ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
Adam4449

Need info with my son's allergy by Adam4449

Hello. I'm an American Egyptian who's been living in NYC for the past 22 years. I have a 2 and 1/2 year old son who's allergic to many things from wheat, barley, dairy, peanut, and other nuts and a few other things that are not that serious. most of ...

gendy

Hi, My mother is a Pediatritian at the National Research Centre and a visiting doctor at Dar el Fouad Hospital, which is suppose to be the best hospital. I asked her about the best Doctor for Allergy related to penut,..etc and she told me the best ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
stella786

what to do in cairo by stella786

i moved to cairo from scotland just under 2 months ago to settle here and look for work. the job hunting has been a bit slow what with the lead up to ramadan and i find not everyone here gets back in touch to acknowledge applications received ...

gendy

Can i know based on what you are saying Egypt isn't a good place to live ? I don't understand why are u so excited to meet Americans ? What does the economy has to do ? I agree that it's more slower here to find a job, but that does not mean that ... Read More

gendy replied to a thread
14 years ago
elhector

Hi from Cairo by elhector

Hi everybody! I'm a newcomer to Cairo, Egypt. I'm from Spain and I'll be staying here for a while. It would be cool if anyone could show me around, specially those not very touristic places, nightlife, etc. Is there any special place where expats ...

gendy

hola hecotr, he intentado enviarle por correo electrónico soy egipcio. en el monmento yo vivo en cairo, pero yo vivía en Inglaterra (i just came 10 days ago) me guestaria tener amigos espanoles en egitpto, yo tengo muchas amigos espanoles en ... Read More