How to Order an Uber in Egypt
We all love getting to where we’re going in style. Sometimes, though, normal means of transportation in Cairo just won’t cut it. Walk to your friend’s house, and you risk being run over. Hop in the metro, and you’ll be
How to Find an Apartment in Egypt
Finding an apartment in Egypt can be stressful. It’s a new country, a new culture, and (potentially) a very different system for finding a place to live. Like we mention below, a lot of the Egyptians that will be living
Rooftop Bars in Cairo
Rooftops bars. Enough said. There seems to be something uniquely Egyptian about these places. The night life isn’t the best in Cairo, and the beer…..well, you can figure that one out for yourself. But rooftop bars make all that better.
How to Get a Tourist Visa at the Mogamma
If you are a foreigner living in Cairo, there is a solid chance you will have a date with the Mogamma. This is the giant white building that lords over Tahrir Square downtown, and its where all visas are issued.
How to Exchange Currency in Cairo
Whether you live in Cairo or are just here for a few days, one thing is certain: at some point, you will have foreign cash within Egyptian borders. Whether it’s coming back from a Christmas at home or a friend
The Gender of Nouns: Part Two
Here’s what you’ve learned so far: Arabic is a gendered language, and every noun will affect the way other words (usually adjectives) interact with it. By “interact,” we essentially mean the endings of these adjectives. Luckily for you, there are
How to Get a Taxi From the Cairo Airport
This one is for the newbies. Getting a taxi from the Cairo airport all by yourself is one of the first rites of passage that expats must go through. Out of the plane you go and into the fire. After
How To Order Juice in Egyptian Arabic
In case you haven’t heard, juice is popular in Cairo. And if you haven’t yet learned how to order juice in Egyptian Arabic….now’s the time. Most of this post will just be a giant list of juices. In all honesty,
Smoking and How to Deal With It
Your boweb will have one between his fingers while he helps you unlock your door. Your taxi driver will be holding one while he takes you all the way to Maadi. Even your own Arabic teacher will be sucking on
How To Get Your Phone Up and Running
Getting your phone working is one of the most important things you can do in Cairo. It enables you to network with other foreigners at fancy Zamalek parties, to order Uber straight to your door, and to mindlessly scroll through
