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Registration: 18 September 2009

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14 years ago
Mr ed

EU African Summit by Mr ed

Hi Has any one heard that there might be another 3 day holiday starting Sunday the 28th of November as the summit is on and no one is allowed to be on the streets

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waste of time... Read More

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14 years ago
Gernademan

Your favorite eating spot in Tripoli? by Gernademan

Hi Everyone, Please jot down your favorite eating spots in Tripoli, I am tired of the ones I know and have been to i.e. Dixie, Babel Pizza, Some Turkish Resturant in Z.Dahmani a couple of others which I felt were not worth remembering. I don't know ...

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Went to a great restaurant yesterday- next to the Marcus Aurelius Arch. The waiters were really friendly and the surroundings were beautiful. You can have lamb or seafood stew served to you in a clay pot which the waiters break in front of you. The ... Read More

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14 years ago
Gernademan

Your favorite eating spot in Tripoli? by Gernademan

Hi Everyone, Please jot down your favorite eating spots in Tripoli, I am tired of the ones I know and have been to i.e. Dixie, Babel Pizza, Some Turkish Resturant in Z.Dahmani a couple of others which I felt were not worth remembering. I don't know ...

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There is a new Syrian sweets shop open on Omar Mukhtar street called Abna Al-Mukhtar. It's really great - I was very impressed! The shop sells Knafa and other pastries. The knafa is 1.5 LYD and it's delicious. I don't know how to work google maps ... Read More

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14 years ago
Mommy25

Visiting London for no longer than 10 days by Mommy25

Hi guys i would like to ask if anyone of you knows the requirements to get tourist visa to london. I would like to spend my daugthers 1st bday in london add to that a xmas holiday for me and my family. Still didn't ask the embassy (I will do ask ...

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worked fine for me too. Read More

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14 years ago
expatlibya

Tripoli zoo by expatlibya

Does anyone know whether the Tripoli zoo has reopened .... it has been under rennovation for ages!!!

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I also drove by on Saturday and it was still closed... Read More

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14 years ago
BeatThief

Visa Agents in Libya / Tripoli ? by BeatThief

Hi everyone ! I'm a UK national trying to visit Beijing from Libya in November, but based in Sirt so cannot get to the Chinese Embassy in Tripoli to make the application due to work commitments. Just wondering if anyone knows of a reputable Visa ...

SafiaD

have you tried a travel agent - My husband has gotten visas that way - they'll tell you how easy it is and charge you lots of money but... just a thought if nothing else turns up. Read More

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14 years ago
SarahMK

Ghadames International Festival by SarahMK

stupid accommodation & transport issues :/ Ghadames International Festival 2010 When and where: 22nd – 24th October 2010 – Ghadames, Libya Have you ever wanted to attend a festival in the middle of the Sahara? Have you ever wanted to go out of ...

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I also went to attend the festival. Luckily, I caught a flight down on Friday - totally worth it! Driving back was horrible... The city was amazing - beautiful, clean, friendly people and guides who spoke many languages, but the festival itself ... Read More

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14 years ago
cyril-626

How to open a bank account in Libya? by cyril-626

Hi, I need transfering from outside anyone who can give ma some advice about opening a bank account in libya? Thanks a lot! In the past, I was told that foreigners are not allowed to open bank account locally.

SafiaD

As tigershark said, you can open an account at any bank with your passport and residency. If your aim is to send money to an account in your home country - I would first suggest Western Union as well, except that they can only send to a person, not ... Read More

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14 years ago
MoEl

Is being an elitist, racist or sexist easier in a place like Libya? by MoEl

A Libyan friend has just been called an elite. He didn't seem to mind, nor did those present. Normally, and knowing all the individuals present, I would expect this to ignite a hot debate of one kind or another. But it didn't. Later, someone ...

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I would agree with you, BlueJay, that everyone wants to be in the elite. I don't consider myself "in", but am perfectly happy where I fit in and think that I probably suffer from less headaches and annoyances because I'm on the perifrial. As far as ... Read More

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14 years ago
uefastriker

Catacombs in Tripoli by uefastriker

Has anyone ever come across the catacombs in Hay Al Andalus area? I was surprised to say the least when a friend of mine took me to see them. We only ventured in as far as the light would take us, but it looked to go pretty far down. Besides from ...

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yeah, hubby and I might tag along too with our flashlights! :) Read More

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14 years ago
Clansman

Favourite places to eat in Tripoli by Clansman

Now this has been talked about in the past but I thought I would start a new thread. What I want to know is - where are your favourite eateries in Tripoli, what kind of food do they serve, and what is the price like. One of my favourites is next to ...

SafiaD

The new Italian just along from Cook Door on Gargaresh road is outstanding.Glad to hear that because my husband friend is a chef there. :) Read More

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14 years ago
Sea Angel

International Tax Accountant by Sea Angel

We are Americans and need to find an International Tax Accountant who knows the rules and laws for accounting for Libya and US taxes to do our Taxes -- US taxes . My understanding is we have to pay taxes on our US income and Libyan income -- ...

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Great minds think alike, Sea Angel! I was just thinking of posting something similar asking if any Canadians can give me advice on what they're doing with their taxes + health care... Thanks :) Read More

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14 years ago
Clansman

Favourite places to eat in Tripoli by Clansman

Now this has been talked about in the past but I thought I would start a new thread. What I want to know is - where are your favourite eateries in Tripoli, what kind of food do they serve, and what is the price like. One of my favourites is next to ...

SafiaD

Cheers Safia, will try Abu Ali out, how far up Omar Muhktar street is it from the entrance to the Medina ?It's just past the exhibition grounds, near the roundabout... Read More

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14 years ago
Clansman

Favourite places to eat in Tripoli by Clansman

Now this has been talked about in the past but I thought I would start a new thread. What I want to know is - where are your favourite eateries in Tripoli, what kind of food do they serve, and what is the price like. One of my favourites is next to ...

SafiaD

I love Abu Ali (and their 2nd branch on Omar Muhktar). We go there quite a lot and everything is priced great - the two of us have lunch for around 10 dinars. There is the traditional restaurant just down from there also - lunch for about 20 but my ... Read More

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14 years ago
LibyanJag

decent source of flight information ? by LibyanJag

For some of us out in the sticks its not possible to get to travel agents / airports etc very often to get a handle on flight timetables etc. Afriqiyah's website is pretty good but Buraq, Libyan and the rest seem to be a bit of a deadloss. Has ...

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glad it worked out for you, and thanks for the tips! Read More