fast916
American expat in Egypt
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American
Lives in Cairo
Registration: 17 October 2012
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Looking to buy a used car in Cairo (tax free) by Ivan UA
Hi to everyone! I am looking to buy a used tax free car (car with yellow number) in Cairo. Will consider any proposals. Thanks in advance!
What kind of car is it? Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
If you have a choice, buy yourself a BIG 4x4 like a Dodge RAM, a Jeep or a Landcruiser and compare driving it to driving a regular car in Cairo. You immediately feel like a human, you command respect, other cars yield to you, and microbusses and ... Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
In this situation I'll flip him the bird, point with my middle finger or sing him the latest cussing song in the market :D Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
That is true if you have the stingray part on the front bumper. If you don't and have your bumpers color matched to your vehicle's color, no one will bother you. If you only have a rear steel bumper, you can definitely get away with it. Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
My suggestion to anyone who owns a car and drives in Egypt is to install steel bumpers. I had a lady who rammed my Jeep from behind, and after looking at both cars I caught myself laughing at the damage she did to her own car. Can't fix stupid, ... Read More
Driving in Egypt by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Personality rules and size matters, these words pretty much summarize how drivers think and therefore act. I feel that I am in a jungle and only the strong or more aggressive survive. Read More
Retirement by petermelb
i will be retiring in about 3 years time and am seriously considering Egypt. Of course i would need to learn some arabic. i am single. With an income of $AUS33,000 would I be able to have a comfortable lifestyle with a reasonable flat / home, ...
Your retirement income of $1800 should be sufficient to cover your basic monthly living expenses. Expect to spend more if you decide to do more than basic living like traveling, recreational activities and outings. Read More
american egyptian looking for a job by pelmaghraby
Hi! I just graduated with my Bachelor's in Agribusiness Economics & Management with a minor in Business Administration from a university in the US. I am now in Cairo and Im looking for a decent job in the business field, but am open to ...
You will have to lower your expectation quite a lot to take a job in egypt, that is if you find one in the first place. The corporate culture sucks, management is not well qualified and the job goals are not well defined. You will have to try for ... Read More
New in Cairo by Lena Anna
Hello everybody, I am new in Cairo. I am 32 years old and from germany. I would love to meet new people maybe at a Caffe or Bar to have a chat and a good time together. Somebody interested? Please contact me, I am looking forward to meeting you :) ...
Which section of town do you live in?? Read More
Hello by GuestPoster866
Hi I am new to the site having made the positive decision that I want to live and work in Egypt. I looked at many sites and by far this seems to be one of the best..... so here I am! Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can advise me on work, ...
Best of luck to you in your move. You are correct that Cairo has a lot of demand for foreign teachers but you may also want to consider Alexandria or Hurghada. Did you research the numeration package for these positions as well?? If you did, I'll be ... Read More
Hello by GuestPoster866
Hi I am new to the site having made the positive decision that I want to live and work in Egypt. I looked at many sites and by far this seems to be one of the best..... so here I am! Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can advise me on work, ...
I am very curious to know from you why Egypt, why Cairo and why now at these turbulent times??? Read More