Egyptian Arabic Basic Phrases to Fit In Like a Local
Colloquial everyday useful survival phrases in Egyptian Arabic guaranteed to win you reports and earn you respect.… Read More
Reading a Local Egyptian Arabic Food Menu 80-20 style
Unlock delicious cheap local food by learning to read an Egyptian local menu in Arabic, 80-20 style.… Read More
Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Cairo Part II — Sandstorms, Photography and Money
The only place you don’t get ripped off in Cairo is when exchanging money. But watch out everywhere else.… Read More
The Awkward Questions they Ask us in Egypt: Rent and Religion
What do you say when the government asks you “What’s your religion”? (This is an archive of our letter of 2 Feb 2019.)… Read More
How to renew your Egypt Tourist Visa (updated 2019)
If you’re planning on staying in Egypt for more than a month, you have to renew your Egypt tourist visa in person at the Mogamma3 building. We only found some outdated/unmaintained guides on the internet and decided to keep this … Read More
Is Egypt Safe? Crime, Harassment and Traffic Safety in Cairo (2019)
Is Egypt safe for visitors? Is Cairo safe for women? This is our on-the-ground viewpoint, supported by research.… Read More
Glossika (Exhaustive Review and Guide): The Only Language Learning App You Need
Read this for our honest opinion on why Glossika is one of the ONLY apps you need to complement your textbooks and tutors, plus a guide on how to use Glossika effectively.… Read More
Don’t Use Apps: Learn Languages Better with Old Tricks
Here are the oldest ways of learning a language. Books, lists, flashcards and exercises. Guess what: they’re still the best.… Read More
Egyptian Arabic Written in the Wild — Where to See It
Egyptian Arabic definitely exists in written form, even if it’s not standardized. Just look at menus, text messages and Facebook for an idea.… Read More
The Crazy Transportation of Cairo
Cairo transportation – Motorcycle, Microbus, Tuk Tuk and the Metro.… Read More