<p>The guide described by The New York Times as “indispensable,” revised and updated for 2006, fills a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize—and enjoy— the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The basics of daily life—finding a flat, transporting personal goods, investigating school options for children, navigating Egypt’s famous bureaucracy, and the intricacies of feeding and clothing oneself and one’s family from the local market—are all detailed here. Advice gathered from a wide range of Cairo insiders, both native and foreign, gives the reader a cornucopia of current facts on prices, neighborhoods, product availability, work and business opportunities, and the dizzying range of cultural and leisure pursuits that Cairo is famous for.<br><br>The format of this edition addresses the needs of independently minded tourists as well as residents by the inclusion of: an A to Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighborhood; a language section on the basics of Cairene Arabic; and details on shopping and sightseeing from a resident’s perspective. Cairo: The Practical Guide, now in its fifteenth edition, is the key to deciphering the complexities of living, working, and enjoying life in one of the world’s most exciting and dauntingly complex mega-cities.</p>

Cairo: The Practical Guide

Travel

Francy, Claire E.

Africa

Amer Univ in Cairo Pr

This guide, revised and updated for 1998 should be of use to all who need a helping hand to organize and enjoy the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. Advice gathered from a wide range of insiders, both native and foreign, provides facts on prices, neighbourhoods, shopping, work and business opportunities, and cultural and leisure pursuits. Including an A-Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighbourhood; a guide to the basics of Cairene Arabic; details on shopping and sightseeing from a resident's perspective; and a separate map booklet, this text should help decipher the complexities of living, working, and enjoying life in Cairo.

CAIRO THE PRACITCAL GUIDE

AUC Press

CAIRO 1999 THE PRACTICAL (P)

The guide described by the New York Times as "indispensable," revised and updated for 2001, fills a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize and enjoy the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The format addresses the needs of the independently minded tourists as well as residents by inclusion of an A to Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighborhood; a language section of the basic Cairene Arabic, details on shopping and sightseeing and a separate map booklet. 6 x 8

Cairo: The Practical Guide 2001

CAIRO PRACTICAL GUIDE 2002 ED (P)

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