The first days of work
I'm at a daycare center in Maadi, and it's on the other side of the subway tracks from the station where I arrive from downtown Cairo. I initially went in the wrong direction.
To the beach, please
To the beach please The head of the HR department had raved to me about the Mediterranean beaches and the name Alexandria had such an aura for me that I...
Taking the metro in Cairo
I take the metro to work every day. A single ride costs 10 Egyptian pounds, which is about 16 cents. I ride for one station and then transfer. On the first morning...
And where can I find a supermarket??
Yes, I've also learned by now that simply entering 'supermarket' in Google Maps doesn't necessarily yield the desired results. All the results are several kilometers away,...
Stay in touch
I was thrilled to see how many people are taking an interest in my adventure, my journey. Even people I don’t know particularly well have asked if I can share a bit, for example...
And the language?
Today, a gardener asked me if I was okay. It took me a moment to recognize the word "well," and then I said, "I'm fine, thank you." He smiled. Afterward, I noticed
(guest)friendly
I have heard that friendliness in general Arab countries is now particularly friendly as well, said a traveler in the hostel. I always think of the nice people in South America...
There are a few details
Which you only find out afterward... For example, I should have registered my phone at the airport, especially since I now have an Egyptian SIM, otherwise it will be blocked...
And have you already found an apartment?
I have been asked a few times whether my employers provide one for me. No, they are also not helpful in finding one. Presumably because, as my German colleague said...
First Steps and Encounters
In the morning at the reception, I had a nice conversation. The young man comes from Hurghada by the Red Sea and recommended Marsa Alam for snorkeling, and that's exactly where I...
Arriving while traveling
On the way, I already had my first brief conversation where I was asked if I was flying to Egypt to bring relief supplies to Gaza on foot. I said I was sorry, but I'm not that...
Why Cairo
Why I was often asked about Cairo.. to be honest, I didn't choose it at all I've been searching for volunteer opportunities on Facebook this summer and then a post from a group