Aaria
New Zealander expat in Egypt
Forum posts
13
About me
New Zealander
Speaks English, Maori
Registration: 24 September 2015
Activity
How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
As Latino you will blend in until they realize your a foreigner. Read More
To all fellow expats!
Hey guys, I just found a great app that has been so beneficial to me lately as an non-Arabic speaking foreigner living in Cairo. It's called Elves. I just have to let you all know. If you hate running around Cairo need a personal assistant to ... Read More
How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
Blackness- Egyptians are racist, they don't think they are but it's true. Its less institutional and a lot more personal /blatant. They just be on that whole white denial . Americanness- Its a give and take, some people are cool, but ... Read More
Female looking for female friends
Hey My name is Aaria, I am 27 years old, I'm desperate for some friends (female), I live in Madinaty with my husband and 9 months old son. I have been in Egypt for almost 2 years. I don't speak Arabic. I am originally from New Zealand and ... Read More
Can someone teach me Egyptian Arabic?
Will someone be willing to teach me Egyptian Arabic for free? I need more independence out here, I count on my husband for too much but he is a person with a short temper, so it is difficult. Thanks in Advance. Read More
my experience in egypt by sudhir_indian
Hello all expact My name is sudhir, and i come from india. I had visited egypt from 16nth sept, to 25th sep 2015. It was a business/leisure trip. I was so excited to see the oldest civilization in the world, however all my expectations turned out ...
Lying, cheating and stealing have no excuse. You think arabs are the only people that live under the poverty line? I'm Pacific Islander I know what poverty is. I've lived that life. Read More
Vehicles & transport by Aaria
As you all should know, the residential visa processing here in egypt is the slowest thing in the world. Here's my issue, we need a car, I'm pregnant, we plan to be here for a minimum 3 years. We don't have a residential visa yet, and ...
Thanks for your post, I do take buses now and then, but usually when I dont really have a timeframe to follow, and at night, because they get extra hot and sweaty during the day, but like you said some routes are not taken an the wait times ... Read More
Vehicles & transport
As you all should know, the residential visa processing here in egypt is the slowest thing in the world. Here's my issue, we need a car, I'm pregnant, we plan to be here for a minimum 3 years. We don't have a residential visa yet, and ... Read More
MEETING NEW FRIENDS by Mayar_A_Moselhy
Hello everyone! My name's Mayar , I am looking forward to meeting new people with different cultures .. I would like also to widen my friendship circle. P.S if anyone of the expats need help can just tell me , Feel free to contact me.. Regards
I want friends! I really would like other female friends, am at a lost here, my experience of egypt so far has been far from good, I am hoping that would change! I'm losing hope in the integrity of Egyptian People :( Read More
my experience in egypt by sudhir_indian
Hello all expact My name is sudhir, and i come from india. I had visited egypt from 16nth sept, to 25th sep 2015. It was a business/leisure trip. I was so excited to see the oldest civilization in the world, however all my expectations turned out ...
I live here and I also have the same issue, I am from New Zealand living here with my husband who lived in cairo before we were together, so he knows the culture and people, he tells me not to trust them, they are all liars and thieves. Every day I ... Read More
Renting In Madinaty
Hey I'm new to Cairo, but my husband has lived here previously, I'm recently pregnant so we are wondering if anyone could help us out in finding a apartment in Madinaty. We are looking to spend an average of 2000LE/month for a 3 bedroom ... Read More