rkenevan
American expat in Brazil
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American
Lives in Salvador
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 26 March 2010
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Getting Married in Egypt by alimirza
Hello Guys Im an Expat and got engaged with an Egyption girl, Now I'm planning to get married but things are not that easy as it seems, can anyone guide me about the procedure for Ministry of Justice ?
Thanks Valibic. That was the cultural insight I was looking for. I'm am very excited about moving to Egypt in Aug (after a two month vacation: the US, Canada and the UK). And all little cultural relevationa prior to arrival are very helpful. Read More
Getting Married in Egypt by alimirza
Hello Guys Im an Expat and got engaged with an Egyption girl, Now I'm planning to get married but things are not that easy as it seems, can anyone guide me about the procedure for Ministry of Justice ?
Cant help you out Â… but I am curiousÂ… if you will humor me. Where did you meet your future wife? If in Egypt, what are the cultural norms when it comes to dating between an expat and an Egyptian? I imagine religion makes a big obstacleÂ… but maybe ... Read More
Cairo watering holes by mariner11
So where are the good places to go in Cairo? I enjoy live music but I doubt they play much UK indie music there! Id like to sample the culture and mix with the locals rather than play in a darts league in an expat club. Where do people suggest ...
I found this website (highlighting some dives). Very interesting, and usefull. Ill make sure to start checking them off when I arrive. http://www.baladibar.com/ Read More
Medication availability in Bogota, Colombia by Simon
Hello - I am currently living working in Bogota, Colombia. Now, I am right off the boat (plane, really) and have a few questions maybe someone might have some ideas about. I am currently on an opiod medication called Duragesic (Fentanyl ...
This post has been dead for a while it seems.... but for anyone else interested: you can buy almost any medications over the counter (Tylenol is Called Dolex, Vicodine is called Sinalgen, etc down here). Use a google translator to find the name of ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Colombia. Don't forget to mention where in Colombia you are living. How much does it cost to live in Colombia? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
The thing about this City (Bogota) and the country for that matter, is where you live can influence tremendously the cost of living. As ColinT pointed out that he can eat well and cheaply in Chapinero, or you can easily drop 200 U$ for a dinner for ... Read More
Websites blocked from US? by secretagentwilly
Are there any problems streaming online radio stations from America in Egypt? One of the websites I like to listen to is this one: http://www.kfi640.com/main.html Can someone click the link and see if it's blocked or if you can stream the audio? ...
Thanks campingguy for the link to the ISP. Yes VPN are a much better option over free proxies, especially for video sites -- thus the cost. I know that the Pirate Bay (since being shut down) has converted its servers and hardware to set up a top ... Read More
Moving to El Rehab City by NCgirl
My husand and I will be moving to El Rehab City in the next couople of weeks and I was wondering if there are any expatriates living in the area. Any tips on what we should and should not bring would be greatly appreciated as well.
Sinaigem, thanks for all the info about what is currently build in New Cairo. I have seen info and apartment rental options for Al Rehab and for Katameya Residence. I wouldnt dream of riding a bike in the city, but around New Cairo, it should be ... Read More
Moving to El Rehab City by NCgirl
My husand and I will be moving to El Rehab City in the next couople of weeks and I was wondering if there are any expatriates living in the area. Any tips on what we should and should not bring would be greatly appreciated as well.
Im moving to Cairo soon (in Aug) and will be working in New Cairo. I was debating living in New Cairo, and save time and ride a bike to work and back, instead of getting stuck in traffic. Other than Al Rehab, what other compunds are already ... Read More
Websites blocked from US? by secretagentwilly
Are there any problems streaming online radio stations from America in Egypt? One of the websites I like to listen to is this one: http://www.kfi640.com/main.html Can someone click the link and see if it's blocked or if you can stream the audio? ...
Camping Guy: What is your experience with Internet providers in Egypt. Im curious being a IT professional (and moving to Cairo in Aug), and want a fat bandwidth for my home connection (I download a lot of torrents, and to watch NFL online as well. ... Read More
New comer (cairo) from Bangkok by qwertyu
Hi everybody , We are a French/Thai couple with a newborn and will arrive in Cairo probably around September . As I will work at the Airport, I am looking for your advise on the living area to select . MAADI looks goods specialy for my wife, but a ...
Any idea when that Metro stop in New Cairo will be completed? Months or years? Im moving to Cairo in Aug 2010, and am planning on Living in New Cairo. Read More