Jane
@Janayousef
English expat in Egypt
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19
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6
About me
English
Lives in Alexandria
Speaks English, French, German, Egyptian Arabic
Registration: 10 July 2013
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Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
rent is usually about 3500 LE for foreigners which is about 350 uk pounds - about 500 $ I think. Food, taxis, outings etc are cheap. If you want a book on living in Alex, I made one for our foreign teachers - send your email and I will email it. My ... Read More
Should I go to Alexandria this week. by AhmedA9
Hello, I was wondering if a local could provide me with any advise on going to Egypt - especially considering the recent violence this week. My flight is scheduled for August 4th. I am staying with my father's family in Alexandria, much of which I ...
I live here - its fine. Even during the revolution it was fine really. Life is no different unless you go to the marches which don't even really happen now. come on over - the sea is great :) Read More
Medical by elimay
hi to every one . i am looking for some information about how much a cancer operation would cost ..i can give more details ..the man is Egyptian ... no money at all to pay ,but as i am a friend i might be able to pay for the operation ..Please befor ...
what I find interesting is I sought to help you and you assume I also am taken in and a fool. I merely wanted to shed some light on the vast majority of women who do not understand their culture and how they are and how they think and yes I do mean ... Read More
Medical by elimay
hi to every one . i am looking for some information about how much a cancer operation would cost ..i can give more details ..the man is Egyptian ... no money at all to pay ,but as i am a friend i might be able to pay for the operation ..Please befor ...
ps I never said you were stupid - I merely stated the simple fact of Arab culture - kindness of foreigners is deemed as stupidity - they operate under a different currency. Yes janayuseph you can say whatever you like ...and I have no problem you ... Read More
Medical by elimay
hi to every one . i am looking for some information about how much a cancer operation would cost ..i can give more details ..the man is Egyptian ... no money at all to pay ,but as i am a friend i might be able to pay for the operation ..Please befor ...
i judge by what I see and the culture which I deeply understand. Living here, marrying them and having only Egyptian friends helps understand the culture a lot.I love Egypt and Egyptians but I know them very well. God bless. Read More
Recipes by gjcktori954
Well i am about 3 weeks away from finally moving over to Hurghada ( So excited ) Everything else is in order for the move.. then someone asked me recently about food! I have spent a lot of time in Hurghada and eaten a variety of egyptian dishes. ...
there's a perfect simple book called My Egyptian Grandmothers Kitchen - it helps you make food as its supposed to be - simple foolproof recipes. Greta book Read More
leaving egypt with newborn passport and no visa by fatima1234
I have been issued an emergency passport for my son and i will be leaving soon but the embassy told me i have to get a visa before i leave. What do I need to show them and do i really need a visa just to leave?
https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-cairo.ar all the numbers and addresses are there. You will need a visa to leave Egypt - all egyptians do as you cant just travel where you like without a passport. Read More
Public transportation in Alexandria by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Alexandria ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
also, a friend of mine was organising a driver to drive him to cairo and back (from Alexandria) and due to the rise in petrol fares he was charged 1000 LE - I spoke to a friend and he was able to organise a posh car, driver, and an egyptologist ... Read More
Medical by elimay
hi to every one . i am looking for some information about how much a cancer operation would cost ..i can give more details ..the man is Egyptian ... no money at all to pay ,but as i am a friend i might be able to pay for the operation ..Please befor ...
dont touch it with a barge pole - u will be one of many falling for this sad stupid trap. I live here and i can assure you that truth is an unknown commodity amongst the vast majority let alone egyptian men with english women because we are too kind ... Read More
Do expats meet somewhere in Alexandria? Is there some kind of a club? by mona007
I was wondering if the expats have some kind of a club or places where they meet to share their Egyptian experience... Do you do that??? Thanks
There used to be the portugese club in Kafr Abdo where lots of foreigners meet up. the website couchsurfing seems to be good to meet local people and there are many local hangouts which if you go regularly you will begin to meet people. Facebook ... Read More
Public transportation in Alexandria by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Alexandria ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
cheap and cheerful taxis. every minute of the day everywhere :) Read More
I would like to bring my car to Egypt. What do I need to do??? Thanks by mona007
I am thinking of moving to Alexandria, Egypt and I would like to bring my car also. Does anybody know what are the formalities for this? Costs? Insurance policy? Thank you.
its a nightmare - you will be charged so much tax you might as well not bother as by the time you ship it, pay the taxes - it would be the same as just buying one here. All Egyptians I know of agree and i tried to do it - its not worth it. Parking ... Read More