@SeymourSunshine
English looking for information about Libya
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Registration: 23 June 2010
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Motorcycle business in Tripoli by tom_uae
Hi All I am looking into starting a motorcycle franchise in Tripoli but need some more local information. I would appreciate your local knowledge on the below topics or maybe a reference who i can contact to find some info: 1. How difficult is it ...
LOADS of big bikes in Tripoli. My guess is that most of them are personal imports. You'll see the shabab (youths) wheel spinning and generally showing off every evening in Martyrs' Square and in the Grand Hotel Park. Plenty of smaller bikes around. ... Read More
Hi I am a new comer by davantlag
Hi everybody:D It seems in a short time (September) I am going to start working in Libya (Tripoli) I am really eager to check the situation there and start moving on. Furthermore, it seems that loneliness amongst expat people is a major issue. Is ...
I can only echo what JenniRed said. Arabic isn't that difficult once you get your head round the structure of the language. And as Jenni said, immerse yourself from day 1 and you'll soon pick it up. Read More
Up-to-date info on Libyan visa from London by SeymourSunshine
Hiyya Ya'all, The last time I came to Libya from UK (in 2010) it was only possible to apply for a visa in-person (due to need for fingerprints) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and collect on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Is it still the same? Or ...
Sorry. No idea on that one. Try ringing round the visa agencies and/or ask your local travel agent. It's a real drag to have to go to London twice to do this. Read More
Visa Application for Johnny English by Mr Bean
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me ? - been offered a contract in Libya - the agent has got the Letter of Invitation. What's the script for a UK national ? - a trip to the embassy in London ? - I've had conflicting reports about what I don't & ...
For the situation as of Jly 2012 in London, see: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=176633#781150 Read More
Up-to-date info on Libyan visa from London by SeymourSunshine
Hiyya Ya'all, The last time I came to Libya from UK (in 2010) it was only possible to apply for a visa in-person (due to need for fingerprints) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and collect on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Is it still the same? Or ...
OK. I can answer this for myself now. The web site is at: http://ntclibya.org.uk/co/?page_id=86 but it is out of date. It asks for a Letter from employer, but this seems to be not needed now. See later. The doors of the visa section open at 09:30 ... Read More
Up-to-date info on Libyan visa from London
Hiyya Ya'all, The last time I came to Libya from UK (in 2010) it was only possible to apply for a visa in-person (due to need for fingerprints) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and collect on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Is it still the same? Or ... Read More
Looking for teaching post in Tripoli by SeymourSunshine
Hiyya, Ya'all, It seems like ages since I left Libya. I was on the last flight out bound for Tunis on 12 Mar 2011. I really miss Libya. I was very happy there. Anyway ... on to business ... I'm a UK graduate teacher with QTS (qualified teacher ...
Almost three weeks to the day after starting my search I have been offered a job! Within another two days I've been offered three more jobs. So there are teaching jobs available in Libya to those willing to go out and search for them. I hope to ... Read More
Waha Oil Company!!!! by finchd
Please tell me whats this Company is like? I will be field based routines, work etc many thanks in advance!!
I can't comment on Al Waha, but I have worked for another oil company. The usual shift rotation is 6 and 3, but for safety it was 4 and 4. The first and last days of the shift are travel days. By and large the Libyan people working for the oil ... Read More
Looking for teaching post in Tripoli by SeymourSunshine
Hiyya, Ya'all, It seems like ages since I left Libya. I was on the last flight out bound for Tunis on 12 Mar 2011. I really miss Libya. I was very happy there. Anyway ... on to business ... I'm a UK graduate teacher with QTS (qualified teacher ...
Hi Seymour, don't forget that you may also post an advert in the section Jobs in Tripoli, it may help.;) Harmonie.Hello Harmonie, (What a beautiful name you have!) I posted in the jobs section as you suggested. It took a couple of days for the ... Read More
Looking for teaching post in Tripoli by SeymourSunshine
Hiyya, Ya'all, It seems like ages since I left Libya. I was on the last flight out bound for Tunis on 12 Mar 2011. I really miss Libya. I was very happy there. Anyway ... on to business ... I'm a UK graduate teacher with QTS (qualified teacher ...
Thanks for the suggestion, Jenni. I've actioned that. Wish you well going back. You're bound to enjoy it. You seem like the kind of person who enjoys whatever they do. I hope the suggestions keep on flowing. Read More
Looking for teaching post in Tripoli
Hiyya, Ya'all, It seems like ages since I left Libya. I was on the last flight out bound for Tunis on 12 Mar 2011. I really miss Libya. I was very happy there. Anyway ... on to business ... I'm a UK graduate teacher with QTS (qualified teacher ... Read More
Clothing for Male Expats in Tripoli in November/December by threk456
Please suggest clothing in the month of November and December. I heard It's really cold in night and hot in day. Please suggest what kind of clothes will be need in day time and Night in Tripoli. Please provide detail on weather in Tripoli in ...
And, depending on where you want to go, you might find a god pair of wellies useful. You an always re-use them as conversation-piece plant pots during the summer! Read More
Anyone Left In Tripoli !!, anything happening - REALLY BORED!!!! by maza711
Wondering if anyone is still here in tripoli and not gone away for the Eid break ??
Hang on a minute. You speak Arabic. You enjoy doing new things. You live in Tripoli. And you're bored???? Get out and go for a walk. Smile at someone and say "Eid Mubarak" or "Kulli sana wa antum bikhair" and see what happens. FFS, how can an ... Read More
Chiselling Taxi Drivers by Twango
Heard this story that some guy from work was recently relived of his Iphone cash etc by his taxi driver who held a chisel to his throat FFS!
So it starts as an unsubstantiated rumour and finishes as a cat fight. This forum goes from heights to even greater heights. Read More
Two Essentials for Happiness by SeymourSunshine
Before I came here I made a posting asking for what essentials I should bring with me. Some people made useful suggestions, but not ones that I wished to take up. You can keep your TV and PlayStation. Even a laptop is quite superfluous. But there ...
Or have I missed something along the way?You forgot to laughWrong again, Mo. I'm laughing, but with exasperation! I'd hoped to generate a bit of humour, but all it got was more of the same high-energy carping. But that's life in the dull lane, I ... Read More