@Canadianturkey
Canadian expat in Libya
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45 posts
About me
Canadian
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 29 January 2010
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Restoring your faith by Mudman
Unfortunately, alot of my experiences with locals aren't too good, so it's nice to have your faith in people restored by a good apple. 3 of us out cycling today, 90km in 40 deg C heat, a tough day at the office. Stopping to replace our hot water ...
superb! High fives to cool shopkeepers! and cold water.... a must! Read More
Food in Libya 101--a bit of a ramble by MoEl
I should tell you that I've seen awful things done to food before serving it in restaurants, including some that were branded as fine dining establishments and insisted on employing flamboyantly gay hosts for reasons I fail to postulate, except to ...
Blue berries anyone? And MoEL I am sorry to inform you that the old lady who made the magical cream has passed... may she rest in peace. I have just returned from Sert. The blue berries are doing quite well. how ever the fruit is smaller than ... Read More
I was yelled at for.. by MoEl
..lol...running on grass at Alfuroosyah place in Abusettah the hadji came wailing like a wolf with a swollen scrotum punctured by an electrified nail "BARRA BARRA MAMNOO3 MAMNOO3!! 7AWAL 3AN LE3SHIB" I was so frightened I thought I comitted a ...
Haha I got yelled at by a haji yesterday at sert park for leaving a ladder on a fountain, I was simply standing next to it! And I didn't even put it there nor did I even have any physical contact with it! But there was alot of fresh cut grass ... Read More
Nose Stud by Mommy25
where can i find a proper nose stud around here in Libya? (Nose earrings)
Mine fell out one day I didn't want to go through the tears of getting another one so I used a nice clean comb bristle( plastic) for a bit. Until I got one sent to me! I have looked around but no success. I know some jewelers have them but gold. And ... Read More
Looking For Xbox 360 Original Games by marvfin
Hi to all, I'm looking for original xbox 360 games. Can someone advise of where to buy them? Appreciate the help. Thanks,
Trading is possible! Read More
Libya lifts visa restrictions for Americans by gabacho
http://www.examiner.com/x-12202-Offbeat-Places-Examiner~y2010m5d26-Libya-is-now-open-to-US-tourists-Talk-about-visiting-an-offbeat-place Americans can get tourist visas again.
No no nothing to do with the trade deal at all... They just want to give Americans the freedom to learn how to pole dance from an international pro again! Read More
What do you do on Fridays? by Palachakh
Just thought that could serve another source of learning how to entertain yourself in Libya. The three of us (the husband, baby and me) like to walk along the Cornish both ways - from Radisson to the Green Square and from Radisson to Al-Farusiya ...
BBQ at the farm! Fresh peaches off the trees. Grapes on their way. Figs almost ready! Big bon fire! DONE drink... eggnog... Read More
SPEARFISHING Group by Canadianturkey
Alright folks... Here be the deal. Spear fishing is a relatively in-expensive sport. Great fun, great exercise, and you get to learn a bit more about your self doing so. It can almost be considered a semi Yoga style activity, breath control, ...
Ohh i forgot to say... I´m totally inexperienced in diving, actually im a good swimmer. Hope you guys can give me some tips on how to do it once i get in Libya, the activity seems very relaxing and entertaining. As for the prices, things are really ... Read More
Apple iPAD Tablet by Mommy25
I'm Planning to get an iPad but I'm not sure if it will work here in Libya!
they do work, I have one its working just fine. I cut my sim card in the shape of a mini sim and put it in and its rolling along. I bought it in Canada. Jailbroke it and have no issues with it at all. Here in libya. Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
Palachakh, Unfortunately I think it is a bit naive to assume that people will disregard that you have run into their car and that you will not have to deal with insurance companies. Being foreign and being a woman are two strikes against you when ... Read More
SPEARFISHING Group by Canadianturkey
Alright folks... Here be the deal. Spear fishing is a relatively in-expensive sport. Great fun, great exercise, and you get to learn a bit more about your self doing so. It can almost be considered a semi Yoga style activity, breath control, ...
I spear fish in San Diego and am moving to Tripoli in 2 weeks! I use a traditional Hawaiian sling. Makes life a little more fun and there is more game to it :) I would like to go out soon after I arrive!Bring your gear! i had trouble finding a ... Read More
SPEARFISHING Group by Canadianturkey
Alright folks... Here be the deal. Spear fishing is a relatively in-expensive sport. Great fun, great exercise, and you get to learn a bit more about your self doing so. It can almost be considered a semi Yoga style activity, breath control, ...
Im totally in! Nice insight the site provides!! Two questions... all ther gear you mentioned is available at Tripoli? And how much would each item cost?! (Except for the set of strong lungs of course hehe)Awesome! I will give you the price ... Read More
SPEARFISHING Group
Alright folks... Here be the deal. Spear fishing is a relatively in-expensive sport. Great fun, great exercise, and you get to learn a bit more about your self doing so. It can almost be considered a semi Yoga style activity, breath control, ... Read More
Some people in their twenties here ? by Jack3144
Hi everyone ! I'm about to be an expat in Tripoli, though I'm quite young. So I'd like to know if by any chance there were expat people around my age to talk about the city, life there, etc... Please note that this message is absolutely not an act ...
I think This whole fishing thing totally swayed the original post! IM IN MY 20's!!! ROCK ON! Read More