When you leave your home country, you are subject to the laws of the country you are visiting.  Therefore, before you go, learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of Egypt.  Good resources are your library, your travel agent, and the embassies, consulates or tourist bureaus of the countries you will visit.

The society of Egypt is a delightful amalgamation of traditions and culture. Egyptian society comprises closely-knit families who believe in strong values and customs. The language spoken by most of the Egyptian people is Arabic, while Coptic is spoken by the Christian minorities.

Learning some Arabic quickly - just enough to “get around" - will make a great difference to life in Cairo. Check these Arabic survival phrases including common Arabic phrases, meeting and greeting, and asking for directions.

Cairo, the "city of the thousand minarets" is one of the oldest cities in the world. On the one hand, it is beautiful and modern in many ways, yet full of ancient sites and monuments. On the other hand because it is one of the most populated cities in the world, it is very crowded. Cars and people are everywhere. Noise and pollution levels are very high.

Moving abroad: a new life can be very exciting, and you may tend to loose your focus.  Before leaving your country, be aware that your new home may be different in so many ways: food, environment, prices, transport ...  Here are some useful notes to make things easier!