@ann1000
Scottish expat in Libya
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About me
Scottish
Lives in tripoli
Registration: 06 March 2010
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Garage Sale by Sandman6
We're out of here at the end of the month... Loads of good quality furniture and other stuff for sale on the classifieds section courtesy of love-object x Please send a PM for further details
hi there,do u have much leftover? missed the sale yesterday Read More
Looking for any type of housing for a single person.... by nwa999
I'm single and working here in Tripoli. I trying to move out from my company housing where I live with my boss....shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. But I can't find any small flat or whatever here in libya. Does anyone know if there's any studio or one bedroom ...
best to look on daleal.com or libyan key website Read More
working, childcare and family life!! by scotsstar
Hi husband in Tripoli at moment working, family back home in a very wet Scotland. We would like to relocate but not sure where child care and things sit. I would like to work, Construction PM so likely to be longish hours. We lived in Dubai ...
Hello fellow Scots lady, School for your little one would finish around 3 and the schools offer a bus service to drop her off 2 your house. Live in maids are an option or there's many Ghanians that would work daily eg 7-6pm. Live in maids can be ... Read More
Libyan Reform by KingOfKludge
For those who haven't seen it, or who might be interested, a piece from the Guardian about the future face of Libya: guardian.co.uk/world/2010/may/28/gaddafi-son-pr-campaign-lse]Libya reform
I am sure there's alot worse than Libya. At least the country is finally developing. Come here in 15 years and you won't be on such high pay packets!:) Read More
Link to open youtube by hamid2010
hey with this link u can open youtube excellentunblock.info cheers
yes www excellent unblock works but now youtube is unbelievably slow that i give up on using it. can i double check,the dns doesn't work with wimax? Read More
Activities for girls by bluejay
I have two girls, 9 and 10, who want to get involved in some sport activities. Any girls' soccer teams or swimming lessons to be had? Also looking for a violin teacher. I would love to hear about any other activities for kids this age in Tripoli. ...
international school has tae kwon do which i think is open 2 anyone.don't know day,so not much use....can enquire Read More
Afriqiyah Plane Crash by Dren
Anyone hear anything about this? Hearing news that airbus 330 crashed this morning 8-10 kms from Tripoli airport in fog?
Tragic plane crash. I know there is a miracle young dutch survivor,was there originally 2 survivors? Does anyone know was there another person that survived? Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
it's all done at the border and can take quite a bit of time.....I would worry not to see the money again......mmmmm???I think using an embassy car, if u know someone, is one way round it......or getting a taxi! Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
yes,you have 2 lay down a deposit worth the value of your car. in some cases, if u r lucky, at least 600lyd. wouldnt do it....better off with taxi. I havent done it personally but this is recent info from someone that works on the border Read More
Nurseries in Tripoli by Evie
Hi all I may be movig to Tripoli with my small family within the next few weeks. I have searched for nurseries online and do not seem to find any international nurseries that will accept 1- year olds. Any help, ideas please?! E
I have researched this in detail! As someone said from age 4 onwards is fine but pre-school is more difficult. Little Nomads seems to have a very good reputation however there is a constant waiting list and they don't accept children age 3 and up. ... Read More
WiMax Usage Allowance by KingOfKludge
I've trawled through this forum to try to find the answer to this question, so can only apologise if it has been dealt with already, BUT... Is there a usage allowance with Wimax internet? My wife is currently in Tripoli; we've been Skyping each ...
hi there Try uninstalling wimax and then re-installing.Just make sure you have all the passwords etc. In the past I've had to do this a couple of times. My wimax has lasted a year,just had to top up this month. Read More
British Teacher looking for job, anyone can advise & help by Sarahl55
Hi am sarah, british teacher from London. Looking for job in Tripoli. anyone got any kind of advice that can be useful to me please? write to me Regards Sarah
contact international school tripoli, they are recruiting for next school year. E-mail the principal direct. Get his e-mail adress off the website.good luck Read More
Sour Cream by MRinardster
Has anyone seen sour cream in any of the markets? If you have, can you tell me where?
think i saw it a while ago in souk habub...dome supermarket.its behind gurgi,outside has some kiddies amusement toys. Read More
just found this site by britbea
my boyfriend is from libya. we met here in the u.s. we're planning on getting married and have discussed living in libya at some point down the road. i'm trying to find out more about the realities of living in libya as an american and this is the ...
I think it takes time to get used to living in Libya. It is obviously very different from the US and you will find many things difficult here. I assume you will also have your boyf's family to deal with here which in itself can be hard going! I ... Read More
looking for a nursery/playgroup for my 3 yr old by ann1000
Hello Looking for a nursery/playschool preferably near saraj,gargarish area. Preferably english and arabic speaking. International school is a bit 2 expensive, so looking for something cheaper than this. Many thanks
Thanks California. I will more than likely go with little angels. Not much of a choice out there. It seemed ok though. Found out yesterday about two more nurseries so will view them first. They are Planet Kids and a school called 'The Silvium'. ... Read More