

Bodicea77
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Egypt
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About me
American
Lives in New Cairo, Muhafazat al Qahira
Registration: 09 March 2014
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Cheated in Hurghada by ausandra200
The story began when I was in a period of recovery from knee surgery. And I went with my friends for the first time to the city of Hurghada in the Red Sea. It's really a wonderful city. We met inside the hotel with a Photographer. And he asked ...

It was someone I considered a friend. Seems I was mistaken. I had no idea until now people made so little here. That, among other things, is why I became more and more suspicious. As I said, I refuse to be taken for large sums of money. I just ... Read More


Cheated in Hurghada by ausandra200
The story began when I was in a period of recovery from knee surgery. And I went with my friends for the first time to the city of Hurghada in the Red Sea. It's really a wonderful city. We met inside the hotel with a Photographer. And he asked ...

I wonder if something similar isn't going on with the man I'm seeing. He is much younger, ( 20 years) and while he hasn't taken any large amounts of money from me, he has 'borrowed' a couple of thousand LE (less than five). He ... 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 °µÍø½ûÇø community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.

Being black won't be a problem here in Egypt. Not having a degree may make finding a job harder, though. Still, if you like it in Egypt, Cairo is very good. The TEFL course will open some doors for you. 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 °µÍø½ûÇø community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.

Hi there! I've been here a year now, and never had a single problem. The only thing I've had to be careful of was people trying to take advantage of you because to many of them, we seem rich. No racial issues, no real prejudice. I've ... Read More

Hair braiding in Cairo
Hi everyone. :) I know this is kind of a superficial request, but I'd like to get my hair braided here in Cairo. I'm in New Cairo, and did find one place in Nasr City, but that was NOT a good experiences. Anyone know of someone who braids ... Read More


Need boxes by Bodicea77
Does anyone know of where I can buy some moving boxes? I'm in Foshan, and need to get packed. thanks.

Thank you, Kevin... :) Read More

Need boxes
Does anyone know of where I can buy some moving boxes? I'm in Foshan, and need to get packed. thanks. Read More


State °µÍø½ûÇø employees or NIS teachers by Art teacher man
Hi everyone. I will be working as a teacher with the new Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Aqtobe and was wondering if anyone here was doing the same or is working for the State. I'm trying to get a better idea how the State handles pay and ...

I may be offered a position for the 2014-2015 school year. How have you fared so far? Read More


KZT to USD "devaluation" by Jaming
Someone informed us here in Aktobe that the KZT has just been devalued to USD1 = 175/180 KZT from 155KZT. Is that true? Are other currencies affected?

The current rate I just looked up on xe.com was 182.48 tenge to the dollar. Read More