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[queenie40something]

Originally Posted by sophied

Hi.. i'm sophie.. moving to sharm just for 3 months..hopefully 6 if i can push it. Got a transfer with work and was just wondering if you had any tips or information on must see places or things to do while i'm there, and also maybe anything medical issues?? I recently went to sharm for a holiday last month and absolutely loved it, just a shame it was too short! thanks in advance guys and hope your all well out in egypt!!

Hi Sophie - what part of Sharm are you staying in. I have an apartment in Nabq and will be out again 7th Oct for 2 weeks. I would recommend that you get your jabs done before you go. A trip to the Mangroves in Nabq is a must for a relaxing time. It is just beautiful. Tiran Island boat trip is also very nice.

[j4hurghada]

hi Jane

That once might turn into never being away, like what we have done.

You either love Egypt or you hate it.

Hope to see you soon

Jayne

[EmmaG]

Hi everyone, I'm Emma, currently living in the UK but my husband has been offered a 2/3 yr post in Egypt, project is based in Sharm but not sure where we'll live. We have two girls aged 7 and 10. I'm going to try and post something on the relevant pages about schooling and/or home schooling, but thought I say hello here first.

[j4hurghada]

hi emma

you should have no proiblems with the children,

We moved to hurghada 6 months ago with 2 children aged 9 and 11 they have settled in no problem. My son aged 11 even plays football with the local football accadamy now most of the kids are egyptian and he loves it.

My daughter aged 9 has so many friends alot are english that have moved out here.

Go for it you will never look back.

Jayne xx

[EmmaG]

Originally Posted by j4hurghada

hi emma

you should have no proiblems with the children,

We moved to hurghada 6 months ago with 2 children aged 9 and 11 they have settled in no problem. My son aged 11 even plays football with the local football accadamy now most of the kids are egyptian and he loves it.

My daughter aged 9 has so many friends alot are english that have moved out here.

Go for it you will never look back.

Jayne xx

Hello Jayne

Many thanks for your kind and super speedy reply. Are you based in Hurghada? (forgive me I'm new to forums - still trying to work out all the nuances.) It sounds like you have settled in really quickly. I've never lived abroad before, although, Edward, my husband has, (his father was in the army, so he's been around a bit - so to speak!!) My biggest fear is doing the wrong thing for our daughters. I think if I can sort out their lives then I will probably be able to cope with the other issues a relocation throws up. I'd love to hear your experiences though, if you don't mind? Emma xx

[j4hurghada]

HI Emma

I have to be very careful what i write here, but I was just like you never left Preston England in my life before i made a very big move here in Hurghada,

I moved here 6 months ago with my 2 children and must admit I wish i would have done it earlier.

Life is so much easier here as we own our own apartment and the bills are alot cheaper we do work here but for ourselves cant tell any more as that is promoting our business.

My children are so happy here they finish school and go to the beach or swimming pool or go for a ice cream.

We have alot more time with our chilren out here, well more there Dad now as in england he was always working.

Go for it hun you will really love it. and like us never look back.

Hope this helps

Jayne

[EmmaG]

Hi Jayne, thanks, understand your situation re your business. I should know in a couple of weeks if it is definitely a goer, although as the company my husband works for are looking to compact by 15% and appreciate flexibility (especially at higher levels) it could be a positive option for us. Also we are at that age where we really need to bite the bullet or not bother!! Did you sell your home in Preston? We are near Bristol and think we would look to sell but probably buy something in the home counties and rent it out. Property market isn't so good here now though although the readjustment in house prices will I guess prevent a housing market crash so it's probably for the best in many respects. Is it possible for the 'wife' to work in Egypt? We were considering Dubai originally and I know that there I wouldn't be able to work. I work from home at the moment but only part time (very part time, have to fit in lunches and tennis lessons!) but I'd 'need' to do something I think, if only to integrate. I wonder if Hurgada, El Gouna, Sharm etc are 'building sites' (I have not been to any of these and Edward has only been to Cairo)? They look pretty 'finished' compared with Dubai. Is the driving as crazy there as it is in Cairo? What about food, I guess there isn't an M&S or a Harvey Nicks (just kidding) but is the food acceptable? Is there plenty of opportunity for sport; tennis, diving, gyms etc? Do you think you'll stay there long term or is this a hiatus for you guys?

Emma xx

[j4hurghada]

Hi Emma

We are here for the long haul, not planning on England. With our work out here I look after people that have bought out here and would never let anyone down. Slowly it is building up and we have a very good reputation out here.

As to England we do not have an house to go back to, we decided it was all of nothing then we could put all into what we do here. We do own our home here outright which helps. No rental fee's.

Yes out here it is a building site but there are some lovely places to go and to see. Also it is lovely to see it all coming together.

We also decided it was now or never 18 months ago and with alot of research and hard work we came over 6 months ago.

really try it you will either love it or hate it, Egypt is a place you either love or hate, and we just love it.

Hope this helps cant say alot more just go for it, the kids will have a great experiance in life too.

Jayne

[samib39]

Hi there, your comments are spurring me on to get a move on.
I have a place in Hurghada, i am just waiting for my youngest to finish school in the summer, then im heading over...Cant wait to leave England, ( if i can ever sell my house that is- very interesting to read your comments regarding life over there)
Regards
Sam from wet , and rainy Huddersfield

[poshpaws]

Hi everyone

i would just like to introduce myself. we have just bought an apartment at Viva Reef in Sharm, which is still under construction.

We have holidayed in Sharm for the last three years and absolutely love it. We are currently working out finances and would love to live in sharm permanently, I hope that people on here will be able to give me some good advice about moving, health and everything I need to know.
Thanks
Jo