LONDON TO CAIRO | The mumblings of an expat.... ...an inside Guide to moving to Cairo

Posted by Sam on Dec 3, 2011

Hey! Cairo’s new government…It’s the little things

There are some little things which I hope any government sworn into power in Egypt can promise to tackle with speed, if not immediate effect. This is a serious issue and I am not going to belittle the topic by making a Top 10.......actually I will.....I love top 10s. Here is my Top 10 "Little Things" to sort out for any new government in Egypt.

Posted by Sam on Nov 27, 2011

Voting in Cairo – picture that?

Elections take place tomorrow. Big day. If it happens. Strange thing though. My brother (remember him?) and I are discussing the situation in Egypt (again) in the reception area of our building and he tells me the funniest story. Yesterday he was talking to an Egyptian about elections and the Egyptian points to his Lacoste shirt and says “So you are supporting Ikwaan? (Muslim Brotherhood)” My...

Posted by Sam on Nov 23, 2011

Another revolution in Egypt?

Not quite. Well kind of. So far..... It's more a continuation of the last one, only this time everyone is bracing themselves for the worst because the antagonists in this second round of the match, have tanks.....

Posted by Sam on Nov 19, 2011

Egypt’s Foreign Locals

I don't mean racism. No, that is a separate post and one which I am finally ready to tackle again (part 2 is coming soon - brace yourself). I'm talking about the opposite. I'm talking about a strange phenomena in Egyptian society where everything foreign (western) is considered 'better' - including people.

Posted by Sam on Nov 10, 2011

I’m back…..Beefed!

I was hacked! Yes, some low life broke into my site and began to use it for his/her own evil inconsiderate means. This prompted Google to take me down. I was alone, broken and in despair. Ridden with trojans and malware and illegal script. I felt violated. Used.

Posted by Sam on Jul 27, 2011

Is it safe to move to Egypt?

Apart from asking where I am (ie - you lazy git, so-called blogger - where are the blog posts?) most of the emails I've received from readers lately have contained the question - 'is it safe to come to Egypt?'. Well in a word.....depends.

Posted by Sam on Jul 7, 2011

Reflections

Refections is a light-hearted poetic look at a typical day standing on a balcony in a street in Cairo. If you have ever been to Cairo then you will immediately understand why the place is so captivating and how easy it is for anyone to just sit and stare, taking in all the sounds, smells and wonderful sights.

Posted by Sam on Jun 13, 2011

Hey it’s summer – where you all going?

It is summer. The heat is on, again. The exodus is kicking in, both foreigners and Egyptians are heading for the airport on a promise of a cooler, dust free holiday away from the smoke, traffic and congestion. I shall not be going to England for the summer holidays. I shall be staying in Egypt.

Get Dressed – Summer is Coming to Cairo

Posted by Sam on 5-9-11

You are what you wear, where, in Cairo

Posted by Sam on 4-15-11

London Taxi in Cairo anyone? (Except Egyptians….)

Posted by Sam on 12-14-10

Must Do

Horse riding – deserts of Cairo (Video)

Posted by Sam on 12-11-10

Living in Cairo – A computer’s worst nightmare.

Posted by Sam on 6-17-10

Top 5 Red Sea Dives

Posted by Sam on 4-23-10

Must Visit

Finally – Khan El Khalili (Picture Gallery)

Posted by Sam on 7-6-11

Cairo to Alexandria Part 2

Posted by Sam on 12-19-10

Horse riding – deserts of Cairo (Video)

Posted by Sam on 12-11-10

Most Recent Articles

Hey! Cairo’s new government…It’s the little things

Posted by Sam on Dec 3, 2011 in #Jan25, Featured, Mumblings | 4 comments

Voting in Cairo – picture that?

Posted by Sam on Nov 27, 2011 in Featured, Mumblings | 4 comments

Another revolution in Egypt?

Posted by Sam on Nov 23, 2011 in #Jan25, Featured | 1 comment

Egypt’s Foreign Locals

Posted by Sam on Nov 19, 2011 in Featured, Mumblings | 10 comments

My very own Egyptian – from a male doctor

Posted by Sam on Nov 12, 2011 in Mumblings | 8 comments

This is Egypt. As much as I love her. She is one difficult lady to keep happy. She has mood swings like you would not believe. She is sensitive to the point of paranoia and has a stubbornness that is at times unbearable. So having a baby will present every opportunity to want to kill someone. And it started when we had to choose a doctor.

I’m back…..Beefed!

Posted by Sam on Nov 10, 2011 in Featured, Mumblings | 4 comments

Ramadan Kareem

Posted by Sam on Jul 31, 2011 in Events | 5 comments

Ramadan in Egypt for me is special. Why? Because I'm not alone. But for anyone travelling here who does not celebrate Ramadan, it will be special for you too.