loula.e
Canadian expat in Egypt
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Lives in Madinaty
Registration: 16 February 2015
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Not all are bad apples in Egypt ! by Warda Warda1
Hi I saw many people crashing this topic. I am Canadian and my roots are Middle Eastern. I would like to express my love and appreciation to this country ( Egypt ) . I agree that there are bad people here but pros and cons are everywhere ! At ...
After being in Egypt for a year and a half straight, I have decided to go back to Toronto for a VISIT... it's about that time. I have endured a lot....culture clash... not knowing what to expect... meeting different people... and there are pros ... Read More
Not all are bad apples in Egypt ! by Warda Warda1
Hi I saw many people crashing this topic. I am Canadian and my roots are Middle Eastern. I would like to express my love and appreciation to this country ( Egypt ) . I agree that there are bad people here but pros and cons are everywhere ! At ...
Loved your post! Yes, not all apples are bad in Egypt. Sometimes your frustration is best written down in words to express one's feelings. However, I do agree with the veggies/fruits being fresh/locally grown... Back in Canada and USA ... Read More
what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna
Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...
I've grown thick skin too. Although i've only been here for a year, I've learned a lot thus far. I guess people here perceive it as being harsh when you distant yourself and create boundaries but you're only looking out for yourself ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Egypt by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Egypt. What recommendations would you give ...
No, they are not animals. You are misinterpreting the point i was trying to make. Simply put, and i am sure this goes for everywhere else in the world... you cannot expect everyone to think and behave the same way as you do. Especially, if you have ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Egypt by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Egypt. What recommendations would you give ...
Never argue with drivers, especially those who drive taxis, microbuses, and mini pickups. You can find yourself in a very deep rooted problem and can sometimes turn violent! Road rage will not get you anywhere. My best advice is to ignore it. If ... Read More
Meet other females only by lynneroy2002
As a mature married woman I personally am not interested in meeting up with men. My interest are quite different from theirs. I have seen many ideas submitted on this blog but nothing ever gets carried through. I joined the blog to also meet up with ...
Yes, Its not as easy to meet up due to traffic/distance or lack of transportation. I think we should create a females only group and see where that takes us! Read More
Meet other females only by lynneroy2002
As a mature married woman I personally am not interested in meeting up with men. My interest are quite different from theirs. I have seen many ideas submitted on this blog but nothing ever gets carried through. I joined the blog to also meet up with ...
Hello Lynn, Whereabouts in cairo do you reside? I also have a similar issue. I am hoping to find likeminded females. I am also married, and definitely not interested in forming friendships with men. Read More
what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna
Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...
Yes, I definitely agree with education in egypt. It does not need reviewing. I feel very sorry for children and teenagers/adults who are constantly studying day and night and bombarded with an unlimited amount of reading/study material and ... Read More
what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna
Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...
As a foreigner, I can definitely say that I have some likes and dislikes to share about living in Egypt. Although my father is egyptian, this is my first year living in egypt. I've lived in north america my whole life. So here goes... THE ... Read More