Discover Cairo
the online community for English-speaking expats living in Cairo


Below is a preview of Discover Cairo. It's a place for the community to link up, share ideas and experiences, recommend businesses and activities, post announcements, and generally help each other out. When you are logged in to Discover Cairo, each dark blue header you see below will link to a discussion forum for that topic.

If this looks interesting to you, please join up! I think we can make it really fun.

Please note: Discover Cairo is in no way affiliated with any government agency or commercial entity.

Welcome & Introductions
Ahlan wa sahlan!
>>>>> REQUIRED READING for new members in here! <<<<<
Introductions
Introduce yourself to the group -- now don't be shy!
Announcements
Announcements
Check here for what's new, and post your own announcements about upcoming events.
Discussion Areas
Settling In
Jetlagged? Overwhelmed? Beginning to get into the swing of things?
Getting Around
Metro, taxi, camel, your two feet...unicycle?
Culture
...and culture shock!
Arabic Language
Tetikelem Arabi kwayis? Hamdullah!
Housing
Cars & Driving
Yikes! Rules of the road, the secret honking code...
Sightseeing
Shopping
Your neighborhood, the Khan, hidden treasures...
Food
Dining out, cooking, fuul, ta'miyya, molokhiya, and all things edible. OK, maybe not molokhiya.
Entertainment
Nightlife
Bars, clubs, scenes...a city that never sleeps, at night anyway.
Art & Performing Arts
Galleries, music, theater, dance, opera...
Travel in Egypt & the Region
GET OUT!!!
Parents
Includes REQUIRED READING for parents.
Kids
Includes REQUIRED READING for kids.
Schools
Work & Job Market
Another day, another gineeh.
Volunteering
HELP!!!
Community Groups
Religious Affiliations
Churches, mosques, synagogues...
Health & Wellness
Health issues of all kinds, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, dentists, counseling...
Fitness & Sports
Softball, yoga, tennis, squash, gyms, aerobics, workout classes, HHH, rugby, soccer...
Recreation
Diving, snorkeling, trekking, hiking, climbing, cycling... and don't forget bowling!
Leisure
Favorite hangouts...did somebody say sheesha?
Reading
Bookstores, newsstands, magazines, newspapers, books, travel guides, reading groups, writers...
Hobbies, Crafts & Collecting
Pets
Veterinarians, animal hospitals, rescue groups, dog walking, pet sitting...
Services
Household help, hairstyling, spas, massage, dry cleaning, tailors, mechanics, repairs, catering...
Internet Resources
Favorite web sites, travel resources, online stores, Internet service providers...
Telecommunications
Phones, mobile, long distance, all that 02 / 010 / 012 business, hold please...
Electronics
How the heck do I plug THIS into THAT??? OK, so where do I buy one that fits?
Computing & Technology
CLASSIFIEDS
Got it? Offer it! Want it? Find it!

 

Instructions for joining Discover Cairo:

  1. Point your browser to http://pub56.ezboard.com/bdiscovercairo


  2. You will be asked to log in or register. Follow the "register here" link and register your account, using a valid email address, because a validation message will be sent there.


  3. Check the email account that you supplied while registering, and open the new message from ezboard.net. Click on the link under "validation URL" in the message; then on the web page that opens, follow the link to complete your validation.


  4. Now point your browser again to http://pub56.ezboard.com/bdiscovercairo   This time when you see the login/register page, follow the link to "log in". Log in using the username and password you created during registration.


  5. When you arrive at the "My Account" page, point your browser once again to http://pub56.ezboard.com/bdiscovercairo   -- and you're in!


  6. Before posting anything to the forum, please read the "Ahlan wa sahlan - Welcome!" section.

Please note that this web page is for preview purposes only and is not the location for the functional Discover Cairo forum, which is located at http://pub56.ezboard.com/bdiscovercairo.


If you are having trouble accessing Discover Cairo, please email the Moderator.