@Haggis
Scottish expat in Libya
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 03 October 2010
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Internet freedom - Various useful things by Rockshop
Another free dailup internet service has been provided, I've posted it below with the other Ducth one and also proxy information if using Libyan internet, some of it is a repost from before but I thought I'd bring all internet related info under one ...
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how's it living in Benghazi by Medina78
I'm just wondering, we feel bored living in Tripoli as there are few nice places to go and the beatiful places are a little far from town, does Benghazi has lots of fine places to go?
Finally Please understand that Libya, is a conservative "MUSLIM" Country, Yet having some very bad western influence when it comes to Alcohol and prostitution, Really?!! Tarts and booze? !! Does anyone have an address? Or Map co-ordinates? Read More
New Residency Issues ? by Mudman
I've heard a rumour today that all new residency applications are being put on hold ? Something to do with a knee jerk response to International companies not employing enough locals or not training the locals they are required to employ. Anyone ...
My residency application has been "in process" since October. Our PR says "maybe", or "another 10 days or so" Read More
Christmas Tree by ellisec
Hey Just wondering if anyone knows of any places around tripoli that sells xmas trees. Have been looking around but yet to find one. If anyone could help out that would be great. Even if you can reccomend a nursery. Apprreciate any help Thanks ...
Xmas trees(real ones, not artificial)are available from the garden centre nursery in Janzour, near the Handicapped hospital street. My Egyptian colleague got one there on Sunday. Read More
Calsoc meeting
Anyone know what happened to the Calsoc meeting that was supposed to take place yesterday (Friday 12th Nov. Got initial email with date, details TBA. Nothing more. Sent two further emails. No reply. Read More
The Farce Thread - the expat cafe by MoEl
What's happenin'?
My ex wife had so many facelifts, she ended up with a beard. Read More
The Farce Thread - the expat cafe by MoEl
What's happenin'?
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The Farce Thread - the expat cafe by MoEl
What's happenin'?
I asked my new girlfriend..Do you smoke after sex?.. She said...Don't know. I've never looked. Read More
The Farce Thread - the expat cafe by MoEl
What's happenin'?
I was offered eight legs of venison for 100 dollars. I thought that was too dear. Read More
Back to Libya Advice by Fifer
Boys & Girls, Due to get back to Libya working through Taknia (used to be Teknica) within the next week to fortnight, and was wondering if any of your regulars could give some general advice on a couple of Q's that I have?. It's been ten years ...
Hello Fifer. 1. Exchange rate= approx 1,2LYD to USD 2. Tripoli Airport is still a dump. Falkirk bus station has better facilities. 3. No probs with laptop, phone,camera. Everyones got them now, and are readily available in shops here. 4. 2L of Coke ... Read More
LTT WiMAX by Sandman6
Anyone else getting bollox bandwidth? It's been crap here in sticksville Janzour since Saturday...:mad:
Anyone else getting bollox bandwidth? It's been crap here in sticksville Janzour since Saturday...:mad:Same in Noufleen. Saturday, nothing between 10.00-am -2.00. No Skype. Seems OK now, but its up and down like a tarts drawers. Read More
Just got here.. by easynow920
Hi all, Just moved to Tripoli last week, 23years old, TRYING TO FIND BRITS/EX PATS TO CHILL WITH. - I have been told there is a rather large community over here?? Please get back at me, slightly bored. Regards,
Hi all, Just moved to Tripoli last week, 23years old, TRYING TO FIND BRITS/EX PATS TO CHILL WITH. - I have been told there is a rather large community over here?? Please get back at me, slightly bored. Regards,Get used to the bored bit mate, not a ... Read More
Trip to Malta by Haggis
Anyone know the best (or cheapest) flights to Malta, just for a couple of days. Also, any recommendations on Malta hotels, preferably Sliema / St Julien districts?
Come on fella, why you of to Malta for? I can get you something from the butchers in Gargaresh!!! ;)Is she nice? Don't like women that smell of butchers shops! (Used to be married to one!!) Read More
Trip to Malta
Anyone know the best (or cheapest) flights to Malta, just for a couple of days. Also, any recommendations on Malta hotels, preferably Sliema / St Julien districts? Read More
Libyan Embassy London - Business Visa processing Times by blahblah
In my experience about 7 months ago it took a week for the libyan visa in london to process my business visa (once electronic visa reference number was in place). however, just seen the official Libyan Embassy Website (oh yes, brand new official ...
The site that you are referring to is not an official embassy site. Its a guide to all foreign embassies, and Google directs it to Libya, if that's what you have in the search bar. The 24 hour visa service is offered by a commercial company who ... Read More