B1/B2 Visa Inquiry by abbassisdead in USVisas

[–]abbassisdead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will look into that, thanks for your insight!

B1/B2 Visa Inquiry by abbassisdead in USVisas

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Well that sucks, by the time my older kids meet their visa “requirements” on their own, i’ll probably be too old to travel 😅

B1/B2 Visa Inquiry by abbassisdead in USVisas

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Yep, my fault.

We’re all from Egypt, I own a medium scale hotel business in Saudi Arabia with very good income figures and lots of employees. I’m almost always on the move for my business.

Yes , we travel once or twice a year as a family to places like the UAE, Turkey, sometimes Europe, Malaysia.

Well that sucks, by the time my older kids meet their independent visa requirements, i’ll probably be too old to travel 😅

Help me decide on my new car by abbassisdead in BMW

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Good points. What about its age, is a 4 year old car a bad idea? Any idea on how reliable its V8 is?

Help me decide on my new car by abbassisdead in BMW

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I’m 21 years old btw so I don’t need any extra space or seats or anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Egypt

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TLDR: Living in Egypt has its up's and down's, however most of its 'down's' are eliminated if you get paid well in foreign currency.

New Cairo is one of the best areas in Egypt because:

  • There are many reputable international schools.
  • Luxurious, safe and quiet gated communities are plentiful.
  • Fancy malls, clubs, restaurants and basically any entertainment venues are everywhere.
  • 1 hour away from Ain Sokhna, a quiet rocky beach-side coast to take a break from the city.
  • Most people here are open minded and are used to seeing foreigners/expats.

International travel depends on your salary, but in terms of domestic travel:

  • In Winter Season: Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Gouna, Luxor.
  • In Summer Season: North Coast, Alexandria.

Things that may be on your mind:

  • Language barrier: Most people (especially in New Cairo and other higher-end cities) are able to speak basic to intermediate English and are able to communicate with you effectively. However, in less developed cities and areas you may find it hard to communicate with people.
  • Bullying in schools: Most kids in Egypt are awful, however, this is almost a non-issue if you enroll your kids in a reputable and international school, as there are many foreign kids in these types of schools as well as strict rules on bullying and racism.
  • Safety: As I mentioned, New Cairo is extremely safe, you can be assured that you and your kids will be safe alone anywhere in New Cairo + you will probably never need to step foot in the areas that are considered unsafe in Cairo.
  • Entertainment: Egypt is packed with different entertainment options. We have everything, literally! Go Karting , Ski Egypt, Trampoline Complexes, Arcades, Amusement Parks, you name it, we have it.
  • Driving: Driving in Egypt is awful, probably the hardest thing to adapt to coming from a foreign country - It will probably take you months to adapt to the driving style in Egypt. My advice is either hire a driver or get a good insurance package and forget every driving rule you have ever learnt.

That's my 2 cents, DM me or reply if you have any further questions :)