Sam Welbeck
@samwelbeck
English expat in Egypt
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About me
English
Lives in Cairo
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 27 October 2009
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How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
Being in my 6th year here I have a better view of the society now. Yes there is racism. To deny there is any is irresponsible. My children feel it at school. Kids can be cruel. However they are often defended by other kids so I guess there is a ... Read More
How are black americans treated in Cairo Egypt? by kuhlknits
I am planning to move to Egypt in the fall for a new teaching job. I am concern if being a Black person from the states is an issue. Are Black Americans welcomed in the expat community? Also I need to find a hair salon that caters to black hair.
I'm black and I I blogged about it too - so I guess it must be an issue - Is Egypt Racist? - Click Here - but to be fair it is not a big issue. Racism is a tiny tiny issue here, not like in the UK (where I am from) or USA where it can be seen on a ... Read More
Berlitz Arabic Course - any good? by samwelbeck
Has anyone been on the Berlitz arabic course at the CSA Maadi? If so, can you please let me know what you thought of it? Was it any good? Was it the group or single course? Have you improved in your Arabic as a result?
Hi Amber Thanks so much for replying :) I'm starting soon and I'm going to be doing the whole group conversation thing. Bit nervous if I'm honest, I always feel a bit silly when I have to do something in a group, but I find the one on one learning ... Read More
Berlitz Arabic Course - any good?
Has anyone been on the Berlitz arabic course at the CSA Maadi? If so, can you please let me know what you thought of it? Was it any good? Was it the group or single course? Have you improved in your Arabic as a result? Read More
Has anyone managed to get BBC1 on Sat TV in Egypt?
Is it even legal? Read More
10 things I now miss about london by samwelbeck
Read my top 10 things here. http://www.londontocairo.com/2010/06/10-things-i-miss-about-london-now
I have actually bought some really large metal dustbin drums which we all use in my road now. It has really helped with the rubbish because now it is in a tidy place and we can tell if the dustbin man does not pick it all up. Everyone wanted it ... Read More
Need info with my son's allergy by Adam4449
Hello. I'm an American Egyptian who's been living in NYC for the past 22 years. I have a 2 and 1/2 year old son who's allergic to many things from wheat, barley, dairy, peanut, and other nuts and a few other things that are not that serious. most of ...
There are medical centres and hospitals and private doctors who can help, but I can't recommend anyone specific. The areas you mention like Maadi Degla have great resources for health so you should be able to get help and advice pretty quick. Go to ... Read More
10 things I now miss about london
Read my top 10 things here. http://www.londontocairo.com/2010/06/10-things-i-miss-about-london-now Read More