fatma0206
Scottish expat in Egypt
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Sharm el Sheikh
Speaks english, some arabic
Registration: 28 May 2013
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Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Can someone please tell me what on earth has happened to the u.k in the last year or so???? I have been here for a month ( longest stay for some years) and I am appalled at the lack of manners, poor service, and general ''don't care'' attitude. ... Read More
British woman 26 years old moving to Sharm in 2 weeks, any advice?! by LisaUK36
Hello there. I have pretty much read everything there is to read on the various websites about living in Egypt. After visiting Sharm on holiday a few times I have fallen in love with the place and the people there. I was told on my last holiday (1 ...
hi habebe....no it is NOT easy cos you are english it is more difficult, but it depends on the lifestyle you need and want. Can you live on th eequivalent of 100 sterling per month???/ I am sure you couldn,t, and that is a good salary. My ... Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
Sorry to have to correct you, but schools in Sharm DO accept kids withouit resident visa. This is how they make money...parents pay for whole year then no refund when the kids leave. Read More
British woman 26 years old moving to Sharm in 2 weeks, any advice?! by LisaUK36
Hello there. I have pretty much read everything there is to read on the various websites about living in Egypt. After visiting Sharm on holiday a few times I have fallen in love with the place and the people there. I was told on my last holiday (1 ...
Hello, PLEASE read my previous posts re this subject.!!!! THERE IS NO WORK IN SHARM....not for locals and especially not for foreigners. Employers are discouraged from employing people from outside Egypt, and you are too young to become a target ... Read More
help needed please by Yasmeen-Hosni
Hi, I am an English lady who has been living here in Egypt for 13 years, but in the past 9 months my health has become bad, I now need to return to UK for urgent medical reasons, however, my pension is not enough to transport some of my personal ...
Hey habebe, you know the situation here,,,and uou should also know THERE IS FREE HOSPITAL IN LUXOR, where you can be treated on the strength of your husbans,d i.d. Your doctor will refer you. Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
Hi, just so you know,,,,British school in Sharm has closed and St. Joseph's is expensive 2000le per term. regards Fatma Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
Hi to you both....nooooooo, schools are dreadful and international ( American ) supposed to be ) schools are awful. and I know what I am talking about cos i am teacher. Example....g2 ONE new letter from alphabet per week!!! your age ... Read More
Hiya - UK Girl who is thinking of life in Sharm El Sheikh by Cazzabelle
Hi all. Im Caz 30 and from the UK. I have been to sharm 3 times and have a 4th stay planned for November. With support from my family I am seriously thinking about relocating to Sharm. why I hear you cry. Well my mother said so ...
Habebe, thanks for reply. And don,t bother booking hotel...you are welcome to stay with me if you would like. I don,t like the idea of you being on your own and a virtual stranger here. Life is so much different between tourists and residents, ... Read More
Hiya - UK Girl who is thinking of life in Sharm El Sheikh by Cazzabelle
Hi all. Im Caz 30 and from the UK. I have been to sharm 3 times and have a 4th stay planned for November. With support from my family I am seriously thinking about relocating to Sharm. why I hear you cry. Well my mother said so ...
Hi, you will be welcome in Sharm........but, you have said you will have income from properties.....that is if you are very lucky. Sharm is now a dead city as tourists are not coming and those that do stay in GOOD hotels and rarely go outside, so ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
OOOOOh yes.!!!!! I travel from Egypt to U.K. twice a year and it is worse every time. Totally agree about rudeness of shop assistants AND train staff, especially when I am veiled. I find people to be so small minded now....perhaps due to lack ... Read More
Do men also leave their country for a woman? by globetrotter
Being an expat for a while now I realise that I only know women who have left their home country for their man. There are two types: 1. Those who fell in love with a "foreigner" and decided to emigrate to his home country. 2. Those who followed ...
Hi, There is ANOTHER type of lady.......the ones who leave their own country to experiance other cultures and don,t need a man to do that. And there are many of us out here, who have the adventurous spirit still alive within us. also, I know many ... Read More