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LSscotland

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Scottish expat in Libya

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Lives in tripoli

Registration: 22 October 2009

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LSscotland created a thread
14 years ago

Ubari lakes

Clansman and myself are looking to do a 2 night trip to the lakes and camp in a tent near to there. Has anyone done this trip ? If so can you recommend a good company and give an indictation of costs involved. Thanks Read More

LSscotland created a thread
14 years ago

BBQ firelighters

Does anyone know where to get firelighters in central Tripoli area? I have looked in Mahari and couldn't seem to see them. Thanks Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
LSscotland

Freesat by LSscotland

Would a freesat box work if you have big enough tracking satelite dish in Tripoli. Would it be along the same lines as picking up a Sky signal?

LSscotland

Thanks again Sandman Read More

LSscotland created a thread
15 years ago

Freesat

Would a freesat box work if you have big enough tracking satelite dish in Tripoli. Would it be along the same lines as picking up a Sky signal? Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
smart1

English books... by smart1

OK, I've recently moved to Tripoli and was wondering if there is anywhere that sells English books (fiction etc,.) or English newspapers? I stashed about 10 paperbacks in my suitcase but seem to be getting through them pretty quickly... certainly ...

LSscotland

sounds about the right price. There are different models though. One I got was only £150 . It doesn't come with memory stick slot and isn't touch screen though. Have a search on web as john lewis and whs smith had some good deals before Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
smart1

English books... by smart1

OK, I've recently moved to Tripoli and was wondering if there is anywhere that sells English books (fiction etc,.) or English newspapers? I stashed about 10 paperbacks in my suitcase but seem to be getting through them pretty quickly... certainly ...

LSscotland

If anyone buys an ereader try getting some books off ebay to start you off . I got 500 books of well know authors for £20. Read More

LSscotland created a thread
15 years ago

Cheap calls from UK mobiles/landlines to Libya

I was having a search on the web and found the below sites. I was just wondering if anyone had used them before and if so what were there experiences. I will probably use Skype most of the time but just wanted other options too. ... Read More

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15 years ago
LSscotland

TV packages available by LSscotland

Would someone be able to tell me the type of TV that is available in Libya. Are the programmes available mostly American sitcom style shows or are alot of UK Tv on there. I am not really into American TV and was just wanderign what was on offer and ...

LSscotland

Hi ya, Thanks for your detailed and quick reply. That helps alot Read More

LSscotland created a thread
15 years ago

TV packages available

Would someone be able to tell me the type of TV that is available in Libya. Are the programmes available mostly American sitcom style shows or are alot of UK Tv on there. I am not really into American TV and was just wanderign what was on offer and ... Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
LSscotland

inoculations by LSscotland

Are the recommended inoculations needed or not? Did you get them before you went out. Thanks

LSscotland

thanks for quick reply Read More

LSscotland created a thread
15 years ago

inoculations

Are the recommended inoculations needed or not? Did you get them before you went out. Thanks Read More

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15 years ago
LSscotland

skype phones by LSscotland

I am looking at skype phones at the moment and was wondering if anyone has a cordeless skype phone that connects via your internet router so that you don't have to actually have your pc/laptop switched on to recieve skype calls. Or is it just ...

LSscotland

thankyou !! Read More

LSscotland created a thread
15 years ago

skype phones

I am looking at skype phones at the moment and was wondering if anyone has a cordeless skype phone that connects via your internet router so that you don't have to actually have your pc/laptop switched on to recieve skype calls. Or is it just ... Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
Jenny1601

Electrical appliances by Jenny1601

I am moving to Libya in a few weeks time. I am from the USA I have a question , I am shipping a container with all my electrical stuff in it, i hear the power in libya is 220V , will my LCD, washing machine, fridge, and my appliances work there ...

LSscotland

thankyou Read More

LSscotland replied to a thread
15 years ago
Jenny1601

Electrical appliances by Jenny1601

I am moving to Libya in a few weeks time. I am from the USA I have a question , I am shipping a container with all my electrical stuff in it, i hear the power in libya is 220V , will my LCD, washing machine, fridge, and my appliances work there ...

LSscotland

http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-Line-R-1200VA-Automatic-regulator/dp/B0000C88CR Would this be the kind of voltage regulator Read More