Hi everyone,

I have been very interested in the comments people have posted regarding life in Egypt. I have a teaching job in a British & American job in the Giza area, which I am very excited about.

I am obviously keen to 'soften the blow' regarding what will be a rather big culture shock! So any info / advice about getting used to living out there would be greatly appreciated.

I will be staying in a hotel for up to 3 weeks whilst flat hunting but I would like to get settled asap. Without seeing it I am drawn to Maadi, so I was wondering whether anybody has any views on that and/or information about what I might need to pay.

As I said any information would be gratefully receivesd,
All the best

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