Helpful Hints: Moving & Living in Egypt

[NZCowboy]

Originally Posted by Sam

It's not just the Christians you offend by calling them Arabs. And yes, you are right that an Egyptian Muslim would be offended by being called a Copt as many do not realise the true meaning of the word - a great shame considering it's part of their heritage.

I had read about the Christmas killings (by read I should say my other half translated for me ) but it was my understanding the killings were blamed on the Muslims and the battle between the religions, but actually the truth behind the story was much deeper. Some kind of police conspiracy or something, though I can't really remember where I heard that.

The offical name of Egypt .... Arab Republic of Egypt, check an Egyptain Passport or visa's.

[hussein]

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[Tinytraveler]

When packing make sure to place at least a small flash light with batteries where you can easily find it in your luggage because there are times when the electricity goes out. Most often it is not out for very long maybe 1/2 hour or hour but it is a realy pain if you are mid shower or really into a good movie.

Once you have been here there are emergency lights you can buy that you can leave plugged in that will turn on automatically when the electricity goes out.
They cost about 109-169EL.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Tinytraveler

When packing make sure to place at least a small flash light with batteries where you can easily find it in your luggage because there are times when the electricity goes out. Most often it is not out for very long maybe 1/2 hour or hour but it is a realy pain if you are mid shower or really into a good movie.

Once you have been here there are emergency lights you can buy that you can leave plugged in that will turn on automatically when the electricity goes out.
They cost about 109-169EL.

Candles work well too and make for a great romantic atmosphere

[Rock Spyder]

All views are worth listening to but you can only make up your mind after you try it out.

I know because I lived in a foreign country for several years. Learning the language helps a lot. But that can't change the mentality of the local people, that is a fact. All races of the world have certain characteristics. What you don't like you can try to ignore. But, if they don't like you, for whatever reason, well, you can not alter that. Best of luck.