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In reply to the discussion: Hey everybody? If you seriously feel the need to leave the country (as I do) then [View all]
LiberalLoner
(11,467 posts)47. Beer or any other booze yes. Pot, I don't know. Probably not. Beer was invented in ancient Egypt.
Their local beer is Stella.
Drinking is generally done in hotel lounges catering to tourists.
https://travel2egypt.org/alcohol-in-egypt/
Found this about pot….i wouldn’t risk it, personally.
Cannabis use and possession is illegal in Egypt. If you're caught with it, you could face a minimum of one year in prison, plus a fine of at least 1,000 Egyptian pounds. While the laws may seem tough, they're not strictly enforced. As such, cannabis consumption is relatively commonplace across the country.
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Hey everybody? If you seriously feel the need to leave the country (as I do) then [View all]
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
OP
It's easy to get a retirement visa there. Have proof of an income enough to sustain yourself. No criminal record, no bad
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#37
Well, I wouldn't count on SS. I think it's gone forever now. But some people
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#62
Yes TRICARE for life covers expats in Egypt. Medical costs in Egypt are very low.
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#38
Before you sell everything take a test trip there first with just a backpack
peacebuzzard
Nov 2024
#11
P.S. you can get anything you want in Egypt easily too. Pork and booze included, and
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#43
I think I am too spoiled with specifics to feel comfortable in a new country for an extended time.
peacebuzzard
Nov 2024
#45
I understand. I just posted this to offer an alternative country to move to, that many may not have considered. But
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#49
I can tell you one thing...it is hard to fing thugs firing assault guns at random
peacebuzzard
Nov 2024
#21
Yes, as a woman, even an old bitch like me, I'd never move to a Muslim country.
mucholderthandirt
Nov 2024
#34
Yes, they are. But not to expats. What I am thinking is, they won't round me up to go to
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#36
I I understand, but please know all middle eastern countries are not the same.
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#41
Beer or any other booze yes. Pot, I don't know. Probably not. Beer was invented in ancient Egypt.
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#47
💙💙💙💙💙 thank you so much. I think I made a lot of people angry by posting this. I didn't mean to.
LiberalLoner
Nov 2024
#63
Egypt has serious problems regarding human rights as well as economic problems
wishstar
Nov 2024
#58