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Scottish expat in Libya

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Lives in tripoli

Registration: 06 March 2010

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14 years ago
Sandman6

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

ann1000

hi there,do u have much leftover? missed the sale yesterday Read More

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14 years ago
nwa999

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 ...

ann1000

best to look on daleal.com or libyan key website Read More

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14 years ago
scotsstar

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 ...

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
KingOfKludge

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

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
hamid2010

Link to open youtube by hamid2010

hey with this link u can open youtube excellentunblock.info cheers

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
bluejay

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. ...

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
Dren

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?

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
vozdovac

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?

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
vozdovac

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?

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
Evie

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

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
KingOfKludge

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 ...

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
Sarahl55

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

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
MRinardster

Sour Cream by MRinardster

Has anyone seen sour cream in any of the markets? If you have, can you tell me where?

ann1000

think i saw it a while ago in souk habub...dome supermarket.its behind gurgi,outside has some kiddies amusement toys. Read More

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14 years ago
britbea

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 ...

ann1000

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

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14 years ago
ann1000

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

ann1000

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